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Posted 5/14/2014 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I'm Kev - I'm 30 from Manchester, UK and wondered if anyone one here with UC had their appendix out some time AFTER being diagnosed? The reason I asked is that I was diagnosed 2 years ago and recently had an op to remove my appendix. Up to this point my UC was well controlled, in total remission with no symptoms (though I am fairly careful about diet).

I was given antibiotics at the time and I'm just finishing the course now two days later. But since coming out of hospital I've had diarrhoea. Could the strain of appendicitis or the surgery caused the beginning of a flare or do you think it's more to do with the antibiotics and once the course is done, the diarrhoea will go away? In the meantime, I'm taking Glutamine, Vit C and S. Boulardii to help. I have no visible bleeding or mucus.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah definitely those antibiotics they give you often times cause diarrhea. Also you probably haven't been eating completely normally after the surgery, correct? Diet change + antibiotics sounds like the most likely answer here.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
What was reason cited for removing your appendix?

The antibiotics caused the diarrhea, but hopefully these symptoms remain transient and does not cause your UC to flare. You may need to double up on probiotics for that safety net.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
You could have antibiotic induced diareha which is helped by yogurt or probiotics made from lactic acid producing bacteria.

Removing the appendix is being used to treat UC experimentally(I think in Australia). There were some posts here about it.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
That's true Surfin - I had only had one meal in hospital and it was dire. Sausage and mash that had been nuked in the microwave until it was dry!

Guardian7 - I took ill with appendicitis on Saturday. Took a day and half to successfully diagnose then they whipped it out. I've been told to finish to course of antibiotics so I have another 4 days on them.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:38 PM (GMT 0)

AZYooper said...
You could have antibiotic induced diareha which is helped by yogurt or probiotics made from lactic acid producing bacteria.

Removing the appendix is being used to treat UC experimentally(I think in Australia). There were some posts here about it.

Yeah, I've heard conflicting messages about the appendix. Some people believe it's a store-away for toxins when the colon gets an overload, others say it produced beneficial bacteria. The studies for and against removal in UC patients seem to disprove each other. Still, I'm hoping for an improvement in the long-run ; )

What are the best probiotics to buy in the UK? I like Natren's powders but they're difficult to get hold of here as most are not keeping them refrigerated as they should.
Posted 5/14/2014 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I vote for the antibiotics. Whether it will clear up or not I guess you'll find out. I'll cross my fingers and toes for you.
Posted 5/14/2014 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
"What are the best probiotics to buy in the UK?"

If you don't have a problem with dairy, a quality plain yogurt or real kefir. I don't know what is sold in the UK. VSL#3 is targeted for UC and has a bunch of different strains.
Posted 5/22/2014 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
Quick update and it's good news!
All symptoms subsided literally a day after completing the course of antibiotics that the hospital gave me. I think the combination of antibiotics and and inflamed appendix loosened everything up there for a while but everythings normal again now. Thanks for your replies.
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