Diverticulitis Questions

2 days of cephalexin for diverticulitis by locum doc now script clavycillin from GP, can I change?

I spoke to normal GP who left script for me to pick up Sat when I was to start clear liquids for 3 day... I missed surgery closing Sat morning so went to local GP and given CILEX ( cephalexin) . I ...

Posted 16 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

I was prescribed Flagyl and Levafloxicin? for Diverticulitis. Further, I was advised to maintain a?

... diet of broth & liquids for a few days and thereafter bland foods but to steadily increase fiber intake. Is that the typical protocol for this and what does one do to keep it at bay? I'd ...

Posted 4 Jan 2012 • 3 answers •

Has anyone had an overactive sense of smell while taking flagyl?

While I'm confident Flagyl is working I have suffered some severe side effects, one of which is unlisted. I believe it is working because my abdominal pain has significantly decreased since ...

Posted 21 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Klor-Con - Experiencing 'belly' discomfort such as cramping. Should I be concerned?

Just started w/ Klor Con 10. Have diverticulitis and also take spironolactone?

Posted 29 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

If my husband is taking cipro will it give me a yeast infection after sex?

Posted 20 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

What is a good stomach dr? how can I find one?

ive got terrible stomach problems, IBS, Diverticulitis, acid reflux, heiatia hyrena(spelling sorry) my old dr i use to see sent me to a PA, i never get anywheres with her she doesnt know me like he ...

Posted 25 Jul 2011 • 3 answers •

I have IBS, acid reflux, hiatus hernia and diverticulitis. I think now I've got Crohn's?

... disease what is good for these symptoms? I don't take anything except for tums and I eat them like candy when I have a flare up.

Posted 18 Jul 2011 • 4 answers •

Took 800mg Motrin - Should I be worried about blood thinning during up coming surgery?

I am having a section re-construct (diverticulitis surgery) in six days (this coming Monday). Today (Tuesday), I took 800 mg of motrin.

Posted 18 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Why are Flagyl and Levaquin both perscirbed at the same time to treat diverticulitis?

Posted 25 Apr 2011 • 2 answers •

I get red flushness of skin from chest to face & hot before a diverticulitis attack - anyone else?

A more powerful symptom of attack is of course the pain, but I get red and my boss says, "You're getting an attack aren't you?"

Posted 15 Feb 2011 • 3 answers •

Bacterial Infection - Is Augmentin 875 2x per day good enough for mild Diverticulitis?

I've had ongoing problems with diverticulitis and usually take Cipro and Flagyl when its much worse. I saw a new Gastro doctor and he said for a milder infection onset he only prescribes ...

Posted 12 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

I had c diff in the past and am allergic to penicillin - what antibiotics are safe for me to take?

I had a bout of diverticulitis was given ciprofloxacin and metronidazole ended up with cdiff?I'm allergic to penicillin. When given Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole for 2 days in the hospital and ...

Posted 2 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

I am on Flagyl and Bactrin ds for diverticulitis and I am completely exhausted and just feel yucky?

anyone else have this same problem with these drugs?

Posted 9 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

When does an operation become necessary?

I recently had a 2nd bout of diverticulitis followed by an unpleasant, painful colonoscopy. When does surgery become necessary? The doctor that I had with the first episode said that surgery would be ...

Posted 7 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

With a mild diverticulitis attack must you take antibiotics or will a liguid diet help?

Posted 5 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •