got sick and Doctor put me on antibiotics -- anything I can do for D besides yogurt?

karendee

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Posted 11/27/2007 7:13 PM (GMT 0)

I started getting D right away last night with my first dose but the antibiotics are necessary since I have an bacterial infection. I have been sick since last Wednesday. Any tips? I had yogurt for breakfast this morning but I am having D that is yellow bile... Plus I am at work and miserable! sorry to be so gross but I knew I could ask all of you.... thanks! Karen

gachrons

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Posted 11/27/2007 7:32 PM (GMT 0)

Hi The only thing I know is Imodium if your DR. allows it. Hope your better soon Karen. lol gail

pb4

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Posted 11/27/2007 7:41 PM (GMT 0)

PROBIOTICS...and even when you're not taking antibiotics you should add probiotics daily to help with CD symptoms...when taking antibiotics, always take probiotics at least 2 hours after you're done taking antis for the day so the antis don't destroy the good bacteria from the probiotics. Even if you're in remission it's wise to continue taking probiotics daily.

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MishBall2

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Posted 11/27/2007 7:47 PM (GMT 0)

Imodium AD, also Lomotil (prescription)

karendee

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Posted 11/27/2007 8:04 PM (GMT 0)

thanks, my doc does allow Imodium. I will try that. I could go for probiotics, I just have not felt like trying them yet... lazy I guess :) I will have to look into getting some :) thanks, Karen

Nanners

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Posted 11/27/2007 8:08 PM (GMT 0)

Karen get the Probiotics now, especially since your on the antibiotics. I am telling you they really stopped my D in its tracks. It will also help you to avoid getting a C-Diff infection and getting D you can't get rid of.

keepingthefaith

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Posted 11/27/2007 8:37 PM (GMT 0)

I just wanted to tell you, keep eating the yogurt. I took antibiotics & did not have yogurt & then I got c-diff. God Bless

karendee

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Posted 11/27/2007 9:12 PM (GMT 0)

oh that is scary, I guess I need to go shopping, too bad I am broke :) lol Karen

Lisa430

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Posted 11/28/2007 2:34 AM (GMT 0)

if you are not too far along in the course of treatment- try asking for a different antibiotic. Some are much worse than others for the D. My GI always prescribes Levaquin because it is supposedly least likely to cause D- I am just finishing a round for a sinus infection and was fine. I know there have been threads here about other side effects with Levaquin that are not GI related- everyone's body reacts differently to each drug. Hope you get some relief soon.

Skjura

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Posted 11/28/2007 9:47 PM (GMT 0)

To rest the bowel try: soft soluble fiber supplements as Metamucil help stop the Diarrhea and bind the stools. Six servings as described as a standard daily supplement. I read here in my most helpful book more: Creamy Outmeal made by slow cooking and Cream of Wheat seems to help most people with IBD. Some eats ripe bananas, mashed potatoes, well-cooked rice. An old folk remedy: eat a peeled apple, a banana and cottage cheese. The apple and banana supply soluble fiber and cottage cheese makes more binding capacity. Also helps restore the electrolyte balance.
Good luck, from Ingrid

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