Need help...diarrhea from antibiotics
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Need help...diarrhea from antibiotics
| Sun, 08-27-2006 - 9:16am |
Hi..I have been on two different antibiotics for a UTI, the first one wasn't even necessary and the gyn office didn't bother to check my culture results, then after being on Macrobid for 12 days, I ended up in Urgent Care for the worst UTI and given Cipro for seven days, now I am having problems with diarrhea, and I am certain it is from all of this...is there somthing that is over the counter or at the pharmacy to put the good bacteria back into your digestive tract? I know yogurt, but there is something in a pill form, and I can't remember the name...thanks.

Hi Jili!
Its called
ACIDOPHILUS
You will find it in capsules at a Health and Nutrition store most likely.
Welcome, I see that Caly already gave you the name of what will help. I take acidophilus on a daily basis, whether I am on antibiotics or not. It helps keep my tummy in good order, since eating yogurt isn't always what I want.
Keep us updated on how you are feeling!

<~~joannaran~~
Thanks for the suggestion, but the OP would be better off with a good yogurt and the less expensive brands, especially if long term 'maintenance' is preferred.
Some of the higher priced products make claims that aren't really substantiated easily, but thanks for sharing!
CL of

<Acidophilus is only one of the bacteria that has been killed off and needs to be replaced. According to a few sources I've checked, If you're looking for a suppliment, Culturelle is considered to be a superior product (see link:http://www.enzymestuff.com/probiotics.htm ) I would certainly consider $20 a worthwhile investment considering what I know now about how much of our health depends on our digestive system.
Personally, I rely on a daily glass of kefir which I culture myself - so it costs me nothing more than the price of my milk since the grains were free (kefir makers frequently share them for the cost of postage or even free). I also lactoferment vegetables, particularly cabbage and have those most days.
If you are unfamiliar with kefir:
Kefir vs. Yogurt
http://www.mercola.com/forms/kefir.htm
While both kefir and yogurt are cultured milk products, they contain different types of beneficial bacteria. Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that already are present. Kefir actually colonizes the intestinal tract -- a feat that yogurt cannot match.
Additionally, Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt: Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species. It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside -- forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Consequently, the body becomes more efficient in resisting pathogens like E. coli and intestinal parasites.
Kefir's active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by helping digest the foods that you eat and by keeping the colon environment clean and healthy. The curd size of kefir is smaller than yogurt, so it's also easier to digest, making it an ideal food for babies, the elderly, and anyone with digestive disorders.
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