Going to need antibiotics..suggestions?

I'd add another probiotic to the mix rather than just the align....

It's unfortunate you're having to go through breast duct infection, but you have no choice but to use the meds. What one will you be on?

q

Double the probiotics and take them maybe at night before bedtime as to not interfere with the antibiotics.

As well..a fibre supplement will feed those good bacteria from the probiotics...even one capsule with meals will be helpful.

q

Thanks...crossing my fingers! Quincy...I started on about a half dose of metamucil today...powder single serve packages, so I just did part, I have capsules somewhere too, my DH used to rep this! No bloat so far, starting slow must be the key.

That's my fear, to have to be on antibiotics again. There is good prognosis for fecal transplantation to put back bacteria that's lost from antibiotics. If I had to be on antibiotics again, I'd do fecal transplantation right afterward.

Double the probiotics for sure. I always get prescriptions for Lomotil and Diflucan along with my abx. I take the Lomotil as needed - usually about twice a day - and then take three doses of Diflucan each three days apart starting the day I finish the abx. I also have hydrocortisone enemas on hand at all times, and will use these for five to seven days after I complete the abx.

Good luck.

Yes mor eprobiotics. I also read to take the probiotic opposite times of the antibiotics.  For example if you take the antibiotics 6 am & pm, take th eprobiotics 12am & pm. You don't want them cancelin gout each other!

also have your doctor check with your GI..there may be some anti-biotics that are not suggested for people with UC.  I've seem sever lists on this site but not sure if there's any medical guidlines published in this area.

Also try the least potenant anti-biotic first and then go up from there if it doesn't help.

*crap* the explosions have begun...

Wel, I just had one bout (4 times/half hr)with exposions & it was during lunch w/a friend at Ruby Tuesdays...I'm thinking that it had more to do with lunch than the antibiotics, otherwise, I added metamucil, upped my probiotics (doubled & grab a glass of keifer here there & yonder) over all, doing fine! & my orig pain is MUCH better!

Don't do rectals..don't need them for now, my current regiment is working fine..afraid to change anything!