Antibiotics and Bloat

goblue8426
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Has anyone ever noticed a connection between taking antibiotics and being bloated?
I previously didn't bloat very often, even when drinking carbonated drinks. If I WAS bloated, I could pinpoint what caused it.
As of Monday, I've been taking penicillin twice a day for strep throat, and ever since my stomach feels like a giant balloon is inside, my appetite has decreased, and I'm burping a ton. After two full days of this, I want it to go away!
How do you fight bloat?
I previously didn't bloat very often, even when drinking carbonated drinks. If I WAS bloated, I could pinpoint what caused it.
As of Monday, I've been taking penicillin twice a day for strep throat, and ever since my stomach feels like a giant balloon is inside, my appetite has decreased, and I'm burping a ton. After two full days of this, I want it to go away!
How do you fight bloat?
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As you've probably read in internet searches, antibiotics can disrupt the "good bacteria" in your gut, which can cause digestive issues. Try a good probiotic, like Align or Culturelle. You can get them at most pharmacies. I prefer to take 2 or 3 brands, since they tend to contain different kinds of microbes.0
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Wait it out, because usually you take them for about 10 days?0
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Antibiotics and steroids will usually cause people to gain weight/bloat. After you are done with the dosage you should go back to normal though0
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