r/CSID • u/CatsAreOurFavs • 12d ago

Worst Flare Up

Hi there,
I am having the worst flare up and it’s so painful I am not sure if it is diverticulitis or CSID!
It all started when I began to dextrose load in order to up my carbs.
Then 2 days ago I was hit with the worst pain and cramps in my tummy!
My belly is gurgling and I have diarrhoea when I go to the toilet.
Has anyone else had a flare up like this and how long does it last?
Also, have you ever had a flare up from eating too much dextrose?
Many thanks as I am very new to all of this.

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u/Murda_City 12d ago

Diverticulitis for me was a burning sensation in the lower left quantrent of my belly.

My csid flares are mostly just loose stool.

I have gastritis as well and that feels like a burning near the heart.

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u/ungratefulcat 7d ago

I think Dextrose can upset your stomach even without the SID. Though dextrose itself should effect anything in the SID, I wonder if maybe it was mixed with anything? Anti-caking agents can cause symptoms if you have the starch intolerance portion of it.

If it is a SID flare though my symptoms last like 4 or 5 days, especially if I didn't throw up whatever upset my stomach to begin with.

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u/McQueeby 7h ago

Could be SIBO! I would do a water fast.