Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by Chrisily: Can acidophilus and antibiotics be taken together?
Is it okay to take acidophilus and antibiotics together?

The acidophilus bottle says to not take them within 2 hours of each other.

However, I was just wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to have both in general.

What about foods and such that contain acidophilus and other probiotics (such as yogurt)?

Any insight would be appreciated. =)

Best answer:

Answer by the crusader
Yes. Infact, they should be taken while you’re on antibiotics. This will help prevent you from getting a yeast infection and from having a reasction to the antibiotic that will cause severe diarrhea.

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Question by ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ: how long does it take your body to recover from too many antibiotics?
okay let me be quite frank and disgusting right now and tell you that i have had several cases of bacterial vaginosis. I was on antibiotics for about 2 years on and off, i kept getting it. it’s finally gone now! (i think *crosses fingers*) but i have now developed irritable bowel syndrome. this f-in sucks!!! will my body ever recover and reverse the ibs as long as i stay away from antibiotics? please help!

Best answer:

Answer by casperluver
okay well you probirly need to tell your doctor that you have ibs and that you think its cuz of the meds and if he gives you some more and it stil isnt working go to a diffrent doctor

hope this helps x

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Question by Jinnie Lee: I’m on long term antibiotics, should I take any probiotics?
I have been experiencing long term continuous urinary tract infections and I went to my urologist. He couldn’t find a problem, after prescribing me Macrobid 200 mg for 2 weeks and then conducting a cystoscopy. So he’s putting me on a few months of Macrodantin 50 mg. Should I buy some probiotic pills or should I just let the antibiotics do its work? What do you think about eating Activia for a while? I just don’t want any problems after taking antibiotics for a while.

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Answer by Randy K
First he should have done a urine culture to make sure the bacteria are susceptible to Macrobid. Alot of these E-coli are resistant. Second, I would start on Activa as antibiotics can also kill off the good bacteria in your colon resulting in diarrhea.

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Question by Sarah J: Aft er two courses of antibiotics for a throat infection I’m absolutely wiped out. Is this normal?
is it normal to feel so lethargic after taking antibiotics? I know how they work and I’m taking probiotics and vitamin C but I’m so very tired and have no appetite.

Best answer:

Answer by dumarje
sometimes when you have a bad infection your body does become wiped out and it takes awhile for you to get your strength back. But…when in doubt and feeling lousy always consult your doctor! The doctor will be able to tell you what is causing your fatigue or might do some tests to make sure the infection is completely gone.
hope you feel better soon.

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Question by mom: Suggestions for toddler with sinus infection on antibiotics?
My toddler is on antibiotics. I know that yogurts are good probiotics. But. she doesn’t like yogurt. So, it is ruled out.

What fruit can i give her? What vegetable is best?

I gave her tomato juice mixed with 1.5 teaspoon sugar. Is that a good thing or bad?

Any other food suggestions are also appreciated.

She has been having infection for more than 1 month before doctor decided to put her on antibiotics.

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Answer by N
Get her on the powdered probiotics (in the refrigerated section at vitamin shoppes). You can mix the powder with a bit of juice or milk and give to them. Continue even after the course of antibiotics is done.

Any FRESH fruit or veggie should be fine unless there is a known allergy. Apples and oranges are great, as are bananas. My kids love fresh carrots, bell peppers, corn, etc.

I would not give tomato juice with sugar. Tomatoes are a fruit and have a lot of natural sugar-no need for additional sugar.

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