Antibiotics screwed up my tummy

lyssa1210

I had to go on a 5 day dose of antibiotics for bronchitis and now my digestion is not good! It is hurting my diet because it seems whole grains meats and veggies are hard to digest ! Maybe today I'll try oatmeal. I had yogurt and chicken soup yesterday homemade . Help?

chunky_pinup

Most doctors and pharmacists will recommend taking a probiotic with an antibiotic. It usually even says that on the label of your Rx when you get it.

Francl27

I second probiotics.

glassyo

I third it. I took 3 different probiotics the last time I was on antibiotics because I ended up with c diff the time before while doing nothing. I was fine this last go round.

lyssa1210

Thank you I have been taking one and I think it's starting to help

Panda_brat

I go for Greek yogurt. It has the probiotics that antibiotics kills off even though you need them.

ValerieMartini2Olives

Probiotics and yogurt

antleyamanda465

I also suggest probiotics !

elphie754

However, be aware that certain antibiotics CANNOT be taken within two hours of ingesting dairy (either before or after). If you antibiotics says so not take with milk/dairy, they mean don't invest dairy within that four hour window. That includes Greek yogurt and any other dairy product.

lyssa1210

I felt better today I did not take the last dose because I didn't want it to get any worse. I have been taking the probiotics and eating bland foods overall - thanks

elphie754

lyssa1210 wrote: »

I felt better today I did not take the last dose because I didn't want it to get any worse. I have been taking the probiotics and eating bland foods overall - thanks

This is NOT good. You should always finish the full course of antibiotics. Even though you feel better, it is possible you still have the bacteria and it can come back, sometimes even worse than before, if you stop the course of antibiotics.

MommyL2015

elphie754 wrote: »

lyssa1210 wrote: »

I felt better today I did not take the last dose because I didn't want it to get any worse. I have been taking the probiotics and eating bland foods overall - thanks

This is NOT good. You should always finish the full course of antibiotics. Even though you feel better, it is possible you still have the bacteria and it can come back, sometimes even worse than before, if you stop the course of antibiotics.

Yes, always finish your antibiotics! It's very important.

size102b

They are meant to flush out the bacteria I had IV antibiotics last year for sepsis then continued at home so strong doses I've ibs d too so not great for me

brb_2013

Try Kefir if you can find it! I find it very tasty and out of all supplements I tried it had the most consistent helpful response. Quick too. Some of my supplements took several days to work. The next day after drinking Kefir I feel an improvement.

cmriverside

Finish your antibiotics - ALWAYS!! It's really important.

Next time eat four ounces of live culture yogurt twice a day during your treatment. The antibiotics kill off the good bacteria in your intestines, the yogurt replaces it.

edit to say, oh, this was yesterday. Whomp whomp.

queenliz99

What the bejesus?? You should finish your antibiotics.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/antibiotics/art-20045720

Witchdoctor58

elphie754 wrote: »

However, be aware that certain antibiotics CANNOT be taken within two hours of ingesting dairy (either before or after). If you antibiotics says so not take with milk/dairy, they mean don't invest dairy within that four hour window. That includes Greek yogurt and any other dairy product.

Doctor chiming In. Some meds must be taken on an empty stomach, and some on full. That's one issue, which relates to absorption. The issue with dairy is actually the interaction of tetracycline class and quinolone class drugs with minerals, which inactivate them. Actually there is some conflicting info regarding doxycycline, and it's probably fine with regular dairy. That means tofu and OJ with calcium and meal replacement bars and drinks, besides the usual culprits like mineral supplements, milk of mag, chewable antacids, etc.

Yogurt, kefir, buttermilk and some types of cottage cheese have live cultures.

Just for fun, the best treatment for C. Difficule (a dangerous very specific overgrowth) in the gut is a stool transplant. Really. That's a good reason to take probiotics with antibiotics, or even daily, and your body will thank you.

glassyo

Witchdoctor58 wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

However, be aware that certain antibiotics CANNOT be taken within two hours of ingesting dairy (either before or after). If you antibiotics says so not take with milk/dairy, they mean don't invest dairy within that four hour window. That includes Greek yogurt and any other dairy product.

Doctor chiming In. Some meds must be taken on an empty stomach, and some on full. That's one issue, which relates to absorption. The issue with dairy is actually the interaction of tetracycline class and quinolone class drugs with minerals, which inactivate them. Actually there is some conflicting info regarding doxycycline, and it's probably fine with regular dairy. That means tofu and OJ with calcium and meal replacement bars and drinks, besides the usual culprits like mineral supplements, milk of mag, chewable antacids, etc.

Yogurt, kefir, buttermilk and some types of cottage cheese have live cultures.

Just for fun, the best treatment for C. Difficule (a dangerous very specific overgrowth) in the gut is a stool transplant. Really. That's a good reason to take probiotics with antibiotics, or even daily, and your body will thank you.

Oh yes, a stool transplant sounds like sooooooo much fun.

Another tip is to wait 2 hours after you take the antibiotic before you take the probiotics so the antibiotic has time to work its magic on the bad stuff before replenishing with the good.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

I'm surprised you weren't advised to take a probiotic with your meds. That's pretty standard.

And kefir is gross. Although it beats having someone else's poop transplanted into your body.

lyssa1210

I only had one pill left. So I'm ok. Thanks for helpful tips

elphie754

lyssa1210 wrote: »

I only had one pill left. So I'm ok. Thanks for helpful tips

No, that is not ok. That means you didn't finish the course of antibiotics. You are supposed to have no pills left.

ElizabethOakes2

What everyone else is saying is true- Even if you only have one pill left, make sure you take it, because your body can harbor that bacteria and they can become resistant if you don't wipe them out. I know you feel fine, but it's misuse of antibiotics that are leading to more and more bacteria becoming resistant to them. We're coming into a time when even simple infections won't respond to anti-biotics anymore.