What is Crohns Disease Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointest...
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I had a hydrogen breath test for bacterial overgrowth that came back inconclusive. My new GI has put me on Augmentin for 2 weeks. I'm also taking probiotics. Has anyone else used antibiotics for treatment of Crohn's symptoms? I have lots of painful bloating.
I would like to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience. thanks Posted on 07/01/09, 02:07 pm |
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My doc had me on 2 antibiotics -Cipro and Flagyl last winter. Colonoscopy showed my large intestine was very ulcerated, thought maybe an infection could start. I had an allergic reaction (rash) to the Cipro and I could not tolerate all the nasty side effects from the Flagyl. He wanted me on them for 3 months; I lasted 2 weeks. Not sure how much the drugs helped. I'm currently on Imuran and I also take acidolpholus (sp?) 
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I had liver disease in addition to UC. I would have to take Cipro on a frequent basis. Every time I did my colitis would get better. My doctor and I discussed this and decided that because some stomach ulcers are helped by antibiotics that We would try a very mild anti biotic on a daily basis ( tetracycline). It really helped keep my colitis under control until I finally had colon removed due to cancer threat.
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