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Posted 11/19/2015 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
3 part question:

1) anyone taking cipro and flagyl have bad cases of diarrhea? I've been on both for 2 days now and today I thought I was going to fart in my car; instead it was pure diarrhea (sorry for being graphic)

2) is 21 days of antibiotics alot? In the past, my dr has prescribed it for 10 or 14 days. This was a mild flare, I wonder if he made a mistake?

3) how do you remedy the diarrhea? Bananas and white rice a good or bad idea?


thanks
Posted 11/19/2015 5:07 AM (GMT 0)
All antibiotics give me diarrhea. It wipes out all bacteria, including the good bacteria in our bodies. It can help to take a probiotic to help replace it.

I really can't remember how long I've been on antibiotics when they would try it for flares. I don't think more then 2 weeks. But regardless I'd let your doctor know how you're feeling. A low residue diet is always useful when we are flaring and having diarrhea. Make sure you drink enough fluids as well.
Posted 11/19/2015 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
thanks :)
Posted 11/19/2015 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
I always get D with antibiotics, no matter what they are. Please, please take a probiotic! Those are some strong antibiotics you're on, and you don't want to get c. diff. It's such a nightmare. When you take a probiotic, you need to space it out two hours from when you take the antibiotic or the antibiotic just kills off the probiotic, too. The only exception is Florastor, because it's a yeast-based probiotic. It is also the most effective in preventing c. diff.
Posted 11/19/2015 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with everything the above posters said, but I think your doc absolutely needs to know that you are having this reaction. The doc might either change the antibiotics, or shorten your course. The Flagyl should be protective against c. difficile, but that isn't true for everyone. Definitely eat low residue and take the probiotics, but call your doc today!
Posted 11/19/2015 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I totally had pretty bad D from that combo of anti-biotics.. Also had a terrible taste in my mouth that nothing would get rid of.. I was prescribed 2 weeks.. I called my Doc after a few days and told him what was going on and I remember he dropped one of either the Cipro or Flagyl but I can't remember which one.. Also, beware of any tingly feelings you may get.. You need to reach your Doc immediately if that happens... Good Luck!
Posted 11/19/2015 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Always get diarrhea with cipro flagyl and the nasty aftertaste makes me not want to drink or eat so I end up getting dehydrated. After the last time totally killed my will to live, I swore I would never take them again.
I really hope you're not taking antibiotics on a long term basis.
They are not meant for that and will do only more harm than good.
And I would second guess the competency of a GI who continued to prescribe antibiotics over other more suitable medications.
Posted 11/19/2015 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I was one of the unlucky to get c-diff from taking Flagyl! It was a nightmare. I only had a ten day course and didn't even finish it. I was extremely nauseous with no appetite and the metallic taste was awful. about a week into it I got D. I have had cdiff before so I knew to ask right away to get tested for cdiff and it was positive. A couple months of Vanco and Florastor and it finally went away. If it continues ask for c-diff stool test. Either way get on a good probiotic
Posted 11/20/2015 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
One thing that helps with the metallic taste is gum! Even when the flavor is gone, keep chewing it and it really helps a lot. Or things like jolly ranchers, life savers, etc.
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