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Posted 5/26/2010 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I just got off antibiotics for tonsilitis.  I ate yogurt and keifer while I was on antibiotics and now I am taking probiotics... then all of the sudden for 3 days I have had extreme pain during all bowel movements and a dull pain for a few hours after.  I never experienced anything like this and at first I thought it could be related to a menstural cycle.  Could this be UC?  I have read over several symptoms of the disease and so on and it sounds like it could be what is affecting me. 
Posted 5/26/2010 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Not necessarily. With UC you have lots and lots of mucus, blood, diarrhea. At my worst I was going 20+ times a day, with cramping, etc. I would wait and see if you get better or worse. If your symptoms continue maybe go see your doctor.
Posted 5/26/2010 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
bikegirl
your symptoms would have to last quite a while (more than 3 days IOW) before anyone would consider you have IBS. If they did last your GI would want to do a colonoscopy to determine whether you have an IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) such as UC or Crohn's.

The probiotics could be contributing to your stomach pain or yes it could be the antibiotics.
Have you had these symptoms before? Is that what makes you think it's UC?
Posted 5/26/2010 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
I never had anything like this before it is just such severe pain and cramping with some diarrhea and mucos. I wasn't planning to go to the doctor unless it persisted but it came on so suddenly and after a few days off the antibiotics so I am doing some research. I have taken probiotics several times before and never had anything like this either. Thank you for all the help so far.
Posted 5/26/2010 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I also have low thyroid that I've been battling with for over 3 years now. I never had any problems until the thyroid and now it seems there is always something wrong.
Posted 5/26/2010 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
I had a friend who had severe diarrhea and cramping for about 3 weeks after a course of strong antibiotics. I thought she should see a doctor, but she ate lots of yogurt, took lots of probiotics and it all calmed down. I sure hope yours calms down too........
Posted 5/26/2010 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
     If you have mucus, that may be a sign.  If this continues and you also have urgency and notice any blood, make sure you call a GI doctor.
Posted 5/27/2010 5:07 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know what your symptoms mean. You should see a doctor to find out why you are in such pain.

As for whether or not it sounds like UC, I can only answer for myself. I don't get extreme pain during bowel movements. Nor do I get a dull pain afterward. I get diarrhea, urgency, and loose massive amounts of blood.
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