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Recurring diverticulitis & colitis

Posted by suez @suez, Jul 2, 2017

Does anyone else have this problem? I've been treated way too many times with antibiotics. I'm now taking Lialda. Any thoughts/advice out there?

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edda | @edda | Nov 20, 2018
In reply to @suez "Teresa, I'm sharing some important info about Cipro. The following was in the People's Pharmacy newspaper..." + (show)
@suez

Teresa, I'm sharing some important info about Cipro. The following was in the People's Pharmacy newspaper column.
A recent Swedish study found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics, like ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or levofloxacin (Levaquin), are associated with an increased risk of aortic aneurysm, (BMJ), March 8, 2018.
Also, researchers previously linked FQ use with aortic aneurysm in JAMA Internal Medicine. Nov. 2015. The agency suggests that FQs be reserved for patients as a last resort.
I will no longer take Cipro after reading this!

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This is really important to know. Doctors should also made aware of this, when prescribing it for diverticulitis. What is the choice then? I am going thru something of this sort, and wondering, what to do or not to do?

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suez | @suez | Nov 20, 2018
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@edda

This is really important to know. Doctors should also made aware of this, when prescribing it for diverticulitis. What is the choice then? I am going thru something of this sort, and wondering, what to do or not to do?

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Edda, I had good results with Flagyl. When I have a mild to moderate flare, I don't take anything. I go on a basic BRAT diet and soft foods, i.e., mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, etc.. Lots of water always. Good luck, Sue.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 20, 2018
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Edda, I had good results with Flagyl. When I have a mild to moderate flare, I don't take anything. I go on a basic BRAT diet and soft foods, i.e., mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, etc.. Lots of water always. Good luck, Sue.

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I do much the same thing, @suez. I go to a liquid diet for the first day and then add in the soft foods like scrambled eggs, applesauce, etc. and get a lot of bed rest. Drinking lots of liquids is also important. The pain will usually pass in a few days, if I am diligent about starting the liquid diet as soon as I recognize the symptoms. I have heard that oregano capsules are good, I'm not sure of the science behind it, but I add those as well, I figure it can't hurt and might help. Flagyl tends to make me quite sick but I'm glad that it helps you.

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suez | @suez | Nov 20, 2018

@hopeful, thanks! Sounds like we're on about the "same page". I take Flagyl only for a bad flare up. I agree with you about getting lots of bed rest. These bouts do take time to settle down. Takes patience!

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