Antibiotics

Hello all. I am happy to say that I have been flare free for about 6 months. I need some advise so I can stay that way.

After having some burning with urination, I went to my primary doctor and was told I have a urinary track infection. I am being described cipro? For 5 days. Going to pick up my prescription today.

my first question is, I have read that asacol can cause bladder and kidney issues. Does anyone else have problems with infections on asacol? I have had in the past some burning when urinating and back pain that comes and goes. Seems to clear up on cranberry pills and tons of water. Now that it is not healing, I guess I will need to start an antibiotic😬

Second question, I am scared to death taking an antibiotic! Can anyone give me some advise on what I can take to keep my colon healthy? I have been on them before and they cause horrible abd pain, gas and D.

Right now I take 1 billion CFU from GNC, cranberry tablets 2 x daily, multi, vit D , vit C, fish oil and also asacol 800mg 3 x daily, rowasa enema when gurgling starts on my lower left side. Thanks

Were you prone to uti's prior to taking meslamine?

Do you have a history of liver or kidney issues? I know extra precaution should be given to those with those issues wgen taking meslamines.

In rare cases, it's been suggested meslamine might cause liver or kidney damage (nephrotoxicity, elevated liver enzymes, cancers) and in some cases transplants were necessary. Not very common from what I've heard.

Probiotics can be an asset especially while on antibiotics, the important thing to remember is to make sure you take your probiotic at least 2 hours after you're done taking you're antibiotics for the day so that the antis don't kill off the pros. Sorry you're dealing with a UTI, I had one once my whole life way back when I was a teen and it was dreadful.