What threw me was the sudden onset. Felt like I was going to explode. Then while waiting in the ER, they gave me that damned laxative, and, after a trip to the head, the pain eased considerably. Now, I feel quite normal, even after a good dinner at a Chinese restaurant.
Is it possible that all it was was a blockage? They said it was diverticulitis, but, of course, they have to justify that million dollar machine.