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Prescription of Zifaxan for abdominal pain/possible infection

Posted by jimgallatin2 @jimgallatin2, Sep 15, 2023

I have had long Covid off and on for a year. In the past few months I have developed abdominal pain and bloating, and my bowel movements have changed to a consistently different type. I have hard time eating anything other than spicy proteins, fats and whole grains. I have also gained weight.

CAT scans and stool tests show nothing amiss and my GI doctor suspects an infection which was allowed to developed due to my weakened GI immune system. She has prescribed Zifaxan, which I am starting.

Has anyone else encountered these symptoms and/or ben prescribed Zifaxan?

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jimgallatin2 | @jimgallatin2 | Sep 22, 2023

Many thanks.

It did require prior authorization but the co-pay was horrendous. I will follow-up with my dr about changing the code to see if I can get complete coverage.

I am too old for the manufacturer discount but hadn't thought of samples.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 28, 2023
In reply to @jimgallatin2 "Thanks so much for that. Super helpful. I will use FODMAP to adjust my diet, particularly..." + (show)
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Thanks so much for that. Super helpful. I will use FODMAP to adjust my diet, particularly gluten and dairy. Jim

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Great tips from @claireanne. @jimgallatin2, you may be interested in these discussions and blogs about FODMAP.

– Fodmap Eating Plan https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fodmap-eating-plan/

- What exactly is the FODMAP diet? Dr. Wang explains
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery/newsfeed-post/what-exactly-is-the-fodmap-diet-dr-wang-explains/

See more in the FODMAP search results: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=FODMAP

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