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anybody know an antibiotic that doesn't cause diarrhea?? not Ec ?

Donna70
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Hi Sherrie,
Thanks for posting. I have now gotten another rx but for Amoxicillin which is supposed to be milder and I got more probiotics and the special yogurt to go with this. I used to be able to take these meds and still think my intestinal tract has changed since the surgery and won't tolerate stronger meds. I really appreciate your input and it is so nice that you are here to help everyone. We all have learned a lot from your struggle to help your hubby Jim fight this stupid EC. Jim lost his battle but I think he won the war by his grace and bravery with your help. take care,
Donna70 -
You might try Clindamycin
Donna,
Last summer I had to get a root canal (I had an infected tooth). I have had intestinal issues with antibiotics even before my Ivor Lewis surgery so I was particularly wary of taking antibiotics after surgery. I explained this to the dentist and he suggested Clindamycin. I also take a probiotic called Culturelle (lactobacillus). I took this antibiotic for two weeks and had no issues at all.
Best Regards,
Paul Adams,
McCormick, South Carolina
DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
Two year survivor
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! -
thanks Paulpaul61 said:You might try Clindamycin
Donna,
Last summer I had to get a root canal (I had an infected tooth). I have had intestinal issues with antibiotics even before my Ivor Lewis surgery so I was particularly wary of taking antibiotics after surgery. I explained this to the dentist and he suggested Clindamycin. I also take a probiotic called Culturelle (lactobacillus). I took this antibiotic for two weeks and had no issues at all.
Best Regards,
Paul Adams,
McCormick, South Carolina
DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
Two year survivor
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
Hi Paul,
I will write that one down and if this happens again, I will suggest it. I think it may be the med I was given last year when I had aspiration pneumonia. Thanks for the suggestion, I am taking the probiotics with every dose of the new med and that seems to be working. take care,
Donna70
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