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Posted 12/9/2011 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone! I have been lucky enough to have been in remission for the past 3 years!!!! My doctor told me that only a few things could bring me out of remission 1)not taking my meds 2)getting the flu 3)taking antibiotics. I have an infected tooth and need to be put on antibiotics. I talked to the dentist and my doctor already and they both say that if I have an infection, that I need to take the antibiotics. Does anyone have any experience with antibiotics while they are in remission? Did it cause symptoms or bring you out of remission? Thanks!
Posted 12/9/2011 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Antibiotics are weapons of mass destruction and therefore can create openings for bad bacteria like C-Diff, Mersa, H-Pylori and other bad guys to take hold.

I recommend taking probiotics at least three hours after antibiotics. The antibiotics will kill some of the good and bad but you can control the balance of power by replenishing some of the good guys with probiotics.

Another good idea is to take Saccharomyces Boulardii while taking antibiotics This is a probiotic YEAST that is completely immune to antibiotics. And S. Boulardii has an impressive track record for preventing C-Diff bacteria.

Many here recommend taking probiotics every day while in remission to help prevent flares.
Posted 12/9/2011 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I took antibiotics for a UTI about 8 months ago, and I actually felt BETTER on antibiotics... so I am sure it probably depends on the person! I know that docs prefer certain antibiotics over others for people with IBD...
Posted 12/9/2011 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
I've taken antibiotics and it never made my flare any worse...but I also take a good quality probiotic (which I feel is an essential tool for us IBDers) I make sure to take my probiotics at least 2 hours after I'm done taking all my antibiotics for the day.

Since antis can basically wipe out all bacteria in the system (good and bad) leaving your system more vulnerable, the probiotics help replenish and keep balance.

You certainly don't want the infected tooth to get worse, cuz that could be a whole new can of worms to deal with that you don't need.

Posted 12/9/2011 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
I had to take antibiotics when I took out my wisdom teeth in July and also took antibiotics when I thought I had another abscess, I took Cipro and Flagyl. And I didn't flare up none of the two times. I did have to push my Humira a few days forward but that's it.
Posted 12/10/2011 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Well, I do believe taking antibiotics is what threw me in to my flare last month. All antibiotics can do it do us, but I think some are worse then others.

I personally will be always asking for Cipro when they want me to be on them from now on. I took Amoxicillian last month and really paid the price! Lots of diarrhea, that eventually turned bloody. And even got my first REALLY bad case of Erythema Nodosum. I too was in remission for a few years before it too. So it was quite upsetting! I hope it doesn't cause you to flare up!
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