Stomach pain from antibiotics

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7/13/12 3:29 P

Try taking a probiotic can help with stomach issues while taking an antibiotic

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7/12/12 8:12 P

Nirerin: You are correct, I should have chosen my words more carefully. Didn't realize how I came across until after posting. Next time I'll be more clear. Thanks for the food tips too!

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7/8/12 12:59 P

That is good that it is normal. For future reference instead of using words like dull ache and extreme pain just say you're feeling gassy. Because the way you posed the problem it sounded like you were having pains and were a little gassy. And with the pains in the back, that says kidney issues to me. Which is a much bigger problem than being gassy.
Try and avoid beans, cauliflower, broccoli to help. And you may want to try avoiding onion and garlic as well.

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7/8/12 12:15 P

Hi all, called my pharmacist and she said that gas can be a problem with high doses like the one I was prescribed. I appreciate the advice but want to clarify that I wasn't asking for medical advice, just suggestions for foods I could eat that would be less likely to cause gas. The medical side is under control, no worries. I'm better today in all respects.

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7/8/12 10:13 A

this is a contact your doc/pharmacist question if ever there was one. there is a chance it could be a normal reaction. there is also a chance that you were misdiagnosed entirely. there could be a chance that your respiratory problems were covering up another issue. or you could be having a reaction to the medicine. and no one on the internet can help you other than telling you to check in with a professional that has the skills and training to do so.

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7/8/12 9:44 A

I'd recommend telling your doc, too.

When I was on doxycyclin (Lymes tick bite, classic bullseye and all) I needed to do lots of probiotic yogurt. But your symptoms sound much worse than my experience, so contact your doc asap BEFORE taking any other steps including the yogurt (which for me he recommended to be concurrent with my antibiotic, as constrasting to other advice on this thread).... But DO tell the doc, first!



Edited by: CEDARBARK1 at: 7/8/2012 (09:46)

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7/8/12 9:30 A

Hi,

Please contact your doc. This side effect, regardless of the cause, is not acceptable. Your doc will give you the best advice here.

Andrea

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7/7/12 7:46 P

Do NOT take yogurt with your antibiotics unless the doctor specifically approved it. Yogurt AFTER antibiotics can be a good idea, but not with them.

You definitely should talk to the doctor, but if you really can't or really don't want to, at least go into a drugstore and talk to the pharmacist. They tend to know more about drug reactions and interactions and what to do about them anyway, and they'll be totally pleased to help you out.

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7/7/12 6:59 P

Yogurt with live active cultures, 1+ cups daily.

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7/7/12 6:52 P

Thanks for the reply. It feels like gas pain as opposed to anything from a respiratory infection, which was concentrated in my sinuses. I did some research and found that stomach problems are a possible side effect. The pain and gas isn't extreme, but it is bothersome and it happens right after eating. I did take the pills on a half-empty stomach. If it doesn't get better I'll call the doc.

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7/7/12 6:30 P

Ribs and Back sounds more related to the infection than the food -
if it is great pain, call you doctor or another professional (as it is the weekend) about it, that is not supposed to happen as a side effect of antibiotics, this could be serious, do not waste time talking to us,
That is not an acceptable side effect of your medication

Do this before your next dosage, if it is something serious you might need to stop taking the medication (as always with antibiotics outside of (serious) allergic reactions try to contact your doctor or another professional before stopping to take them if at all possible, stopping those too early can lead to complications on your infection - antibiotic resistant infection)

One thing I can think of is ... take antibiotics with food or after food (prescription tells you which one), do not take milk or milkproducts with or for a period of time before and after taking the antibiotics (I've usually heard 1-3 hours grace period, or no milk at all depending on who I am asking).
Check the medication, I cannot take some of the possible antibiotics because they use lactose in it - so if you are lactose intolerant or have trouble with another filler it might be that.

Check your other medication - if there is any, and mention it when you consult a doctor about this! Crossreactions can be life threatening if you do not take action! This needs to be checked.

Anyway severe pain in reaction to medication is a reason to call or visit a doctor!

Edited by: DAWNLADY at: 7/7/2012 (18:31)

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7/7/12 6:20 P

I have a nasty little respiratory infection which my doctor prescribed clarithromycin for. This is my third day on it and everything I eat causes me great pain in my ribs and the middle of my back. In between meals there is a dull ache in my entire abdominal region. This is definitely not normal for me so I think it has to be the antibiotics. I had soup and salad for lunch and lean ground beef with marinara sauce for dinner and was in agony both times. Am also belching a lot.

Is there anything I can eat or drink that's less likely to trigger this problem? Other than that, I'm fine and the infection is definitely going away.

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