is it normal for pain to be around so long?

Can anyone tell me...

When you get an attack, is it normal for the pain to go away only very slowly.

I have to be in laying position for the most part and can stand and sit for only short time.

That is improving but only slowly.

ALso it seem eating bothers me the next day... I am better off on liguid diets but I was getting better so few days ago I begin to eat brown rice and beans, and today I have bit more pain. so back to liquid diet... of juices.

Can anyone advice, has anyone had same experiences?