Clindamycin causing constipation, just me?

Posted by dagwoodsndwchami @dagwoodsndwchami, Oct 29, 2023

I have IBS-C. Due to a rather severe infection, I'm on clindamycin 3x/day. I usually take doxycycline monohydrate 2x/day for a skin condition, but due to this current infection, I'm off that. My constipation has been manageable on doxy, but not clindamycin. Does anybody else get constipation when they are on an antibiotic vs diarrhea? If so, what do you do about it? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to take my probiotics when I have to take them either two hours before or 4 hours after the clindamycin.
Thanks for your input. =)

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babby | @babby | Jan 19, 2024

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I’ll give that a try. 👍

1kay2 | @1kay2 | Jan 19, 2024

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that sounds great!

itchyd | @itchyd | Jan 20, 2024

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So sorry for your troubles. Constipation is a serious problem!

Have you tried OTC suppositories?

Sounds to me like you need to be under a doctor's care at this point.

By the way, how does a mathemetician handle his constipation problem?

He works it out with a pencil.

marilynredder2367 | @marilynredder2367 | Jan 20, 2024

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I would never give up these meds because of constipation. Mayo has a fabulous bunch of information regarding constipation. You really must find a way or a combination of medicine. I found lactulose helpful along with colace. Every now and then add some Metamucil and some prunes for dessert. You only need a prescription for lactulose. The others are over-the-counter.

adlttl123 | @adlttl123 | Jan 21, 2024

In reply to @itchyd "So sorry for your troubles. Constipation is a serious problem! Have you tried OTC suppositories? Sounds..." + (show)

I’m sorry but I don’t think humor is the order of the day. From someone who has suffered from constipation all her life. Literally! I nearly died as a baby from a milk allergy that caused my constipation at that time. Now I use a combination of one top of the largest bottle of MIRALAX and one cap full of CLEARLAX. And though they are suppose to be the same..in my body they are not. MIRALAX helps my body absorb moisture and the CLEARLAX pushes the stool out. When I discovered this comb along with 6-8 bottles plus other fluids a day I got relief from constipation in my life for the f first time and I got relief from the stress of knowing that I could not have a bowel movement. I sure hope that something that you have heard today helps. Prayers to you!!

itchyd | @itchyd | Jan 21, 2024

In reply to @adlttl123 "I’m sorry but I don’t think humor is the order of the day. From someone who..." + (show)

Apologies for the tone deaf joke.

I'm backed up a lot, myself. So, I can empathize with just how frustrating it can be.

Again, sorry for offending.

Sending good energy your way.

ItchyD

ruthblaze | @ruthblaze | Jan 21, 2024

In reply to @itchyd "So sorry for your troubles. Constipation is a serious problem! Have you tried OTC suppositories? Sounds..." + (show)

Use powdered flaxseeds natural and effective

adlttl123 | @adlttl123 | Jan 21, 2024

In reply to @itchyd "Apologies for the tone deaf joke. I'm backed up a lot, myself. So, I can empathize..." + (show)

No apologies necessary, I also chose humor a lot. It’s just that I don’t want to offend the person writing in with their problem and it might be their first time to reach out. Without humor I would be bald headed from my pulling out all my hair! Lol!!

irr4et | @irr4et | Jan 21, 2024

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I have tried everything but have found on ams I am constipated, this recipe works very well: almost hot prune juice, a little lemon juice and one Senocot tablet. And it expels gas that was behind the stool and causing bloating.

celia16 | @celia16 | Jan 22, 2024

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Perhaps, I should be glad that I have a formula that works, but….it seems unfeasible to do indefinitely. It’s been recommended by my primary and gastroenterologists.

Is it reasonable to drink a glass of Metamucil AND a glass of Miralax every day? And, be not too far from a bathroom, because I’ll likely need to go anywhere from 4-5 times a day. And, to deal with the soft consistency, which isn’t normal. And, to have the air that goes along with it? I wouldn’t call it gas, because it’s not gas. No odor and doesn’t even feel like gas, just air. I never feel bloated or have pain. I’ve been doing this for 16 months and it’s gotten old. It’s cramping my dating plans. Lol

If I mess with the doses, I won’t go. That’s not an option due to my hemorrhoids.

I drink lots of water and take probiotics. I have healthy, whole food diet, olive oil, healthy fats, veggies, daily exercise,…..have tried seeds, nuts, fruits, and all the things people swear by….And, yes, I will go if I take a dose of Milk of Magnesium, but doctors discourage this on a regular basis. I do take 300 mg of Magnesium supplement daily. Seems to make no difference.

Since this began, I’ve had 3 normal BMs over the course of 2 days….like old times. So I know I’m capable.

I’m scheduled for further tests soon. I’m trying to keep the faith.