Does diverticulosis cause mid lower back twinges?

Question

My husband has had lower mid back twinges when he moves or does anything physical that only last a few seconds. He has no twinges while resting.

He had a cat scan and it only came up with a mild case of diverticulosis. He was informed to not eat nuts, popcorn, seeds, etc. So far, the painful twinges have not stopped and he is wondering if it's something else.

Has anyone had twinges that are associated with diverticulosis?

Answer 1

I suggest your husband changes his diet even further to soothe the intestinal track.

Soluble fiber is the single greatest dietary aid for preventing symptoms in the first place, as well as relieving them once they occur. Here's the kicker. Soluble fiber is NOT typically found in foods most people think of as "fiber," such as bran or raw leafy green vegetables. Soluble fiber is actually found in foods commonly thought of as "starches", though soluble fiber itself differs from starch as the chemical bonds that join its individual sugar units cannot be digested by enzymes in the human GI tract. In other words, soluble fiber has no calories because it passes through the body intact.

As a general rule, the grain and cereal foods at the top of this list make the safest, easiest, and most versatile soluble fiber foundations for your meals and snacks.

Rice, Pasta and noodles, Oatmeal, Barley, Fresh white breads such as French or sourdough (NOT whole wheat or whole grain)* Rice cereals, Flour tortillas, Soy, Corn meal, Potatoes, Carrots, Yams, Sweet potatoes, Turnips, Beets, Squash and pumpkins, Mushrooms, Chestnuts, Avocados (though they do have some fat), Bananas, Applesauce, Mangoes, Papayas (also digestive aids that relieve gas and indigestion)

*Please choose a baked-daily, high quality, preservative-free brand. White bread does not mean Wonder.

Your husband will find after eating this way for a month that he has less twitching or spasms because of a soothed digestive tract.

Answer 2

I'm not sure if that happens or not. When I was little, my dad took us to our grandma's house and said he had a stomach ache and was going to the hospital to find out what was wrong. It ended up being diverticulitis and they had to do surgery immediatly. While they were in there cleaning out his intestines, they found cancer. Everything turned out ok, and he's find today, but really who wants to take a chance. Call your doctor and get a professional opinion. (I personally have kidney stones, which cause me to have back pain at times, near my kidneys. If I don't drink enough water, I form stones. I had surgery last christmas. so if your husband doesn't drink enough water that may be a cause of the pain. But again, I'm not a doctor. So get a second opinion, please!)

Answer 3

it is something else.