Infection Update - really need help

Here is my original post - "GI doc put me on Prednisone (7 day regimen), Cipro 500 mg 1 tablet 2x a day, Metronidazole 500 mg 1 tablet 3x a day as well as my normal med Colazal 3 tablets 3x a day. Discontinue Rowasa due to very sore bum. I hope this works. I just want to poop like a normal person not to mention I am tired of changing my underwear."

Here is today's update - Started the meds on Saturday, felt bad on Sunday, Monday was better with 5 normal poops but all somewhat urgent. Today I have extreme urgency and have gone 4x in two hours. I thought the meds were suppose to help??? I had to cancel another appt for today because I am afraid to leave the house. Please, any advice or suggestions greatly appreciated.

So sorry to hear. It always stinks to be a prisoner of your own disease because of BS like this. What's your diet like? Can you go to liquid for a minute just until you can get some of your other symptoms under control?

When I was having really bad urgency, my doctor put me on steroidal enemas, which REALLY helped me within about two days. I can handle the runny poos and achey pains but the urgency is the WORST.

I hear they can really tear up your stomach and cause some digestive issues. It wouldn't surprise me...

I suggest you call the doc and state your frustration. Are you using external med for your butt?

I hope the doc is able to tweak your meds. Did you test positive for anything that would require the antibiotic?

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If you are on antibiotics it is a good idea to take a good probiotic. Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria in the gut. Even people without UC get diarrhea from them.