Antiobotics
#222169 - 10/30/05 08:41 PM
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I just got my wisdom teeth pulled and the doctor gave me antibiotics and vicoden. I have been reading that a lot of people here have developed IBS from antibiotics. This makes me worried that it will make my IBS worse. I have finally been stable for a bit and I don't want it to act up again.
Do you think I should not take the antibiotics? I just have a little bit of a sore throat that I think is from the gums being damaged from the extraction. What do you all think?
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Hi there,
If you do a search on the boards, you will find that some people do feel worse when they are taking anti-biotics. That being said, I have heard of some people that feel BETTER on anti-biotics, so who knows??
For me personally, I would take the anti-biotics.. even though I am one of the unlucky ones that gets sick on them, unless I take precautions(which I'll explain in a sec). One of the main reasons I would keep taking them is because you DEFINITELY don't want to deal with an infection by not taking them. I had dry socket after my wisdom teeth out, and it wasn't very pleasant. If you get a prescription, it's probably wise to take it.
That being said, by knowing that it might possibly be a trigger you are already a step ahead of the game so you can do some things to try and prevent any ill-effects. First of all, I recommend taking a probiotic. Make sure you get one that is lactose free. And watch the label, some have to be kept in the fridge.
I dunno if you are a D or a C, but as I am a D I also take preventative immodium.
I stock up on peppermint tea, cammomile tea and drink loads of water. While I am on the antibiotics, I also go into "ultra safe" eating mode.
Good luck, hope your mouth is feeling alright and your tummy doesn't give you any trouble!
Cheers!
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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Thanks so much for your response. I guess I should take them, my boyfriend keeps telling me that I should. I'll just try to go into "safe" mode, like you said.
I just get so afraid of taking any kind of pills or medication.
What type of probiotics do you take. I'm more of a D but sometimes A. I keep hearing that a lot of people take probiotics but not sure which is the best.
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