Antibiotics!!

[Janith]

I have been prescribed cephalexin 500 mg tablets twice per day ... l don’t have an infection; however, l did have a ganglion cyst on my ankle removed and she prescribed them. I’m worried about stomach upset as this is a side effect ... and upsetting my very touchy Vegas nerve. Help!!!

[Jalia]

People react differently to antibiotics but I can say that Cephalexin is one of the very few that I can take without any side effects. Good luck !

[Janith in reply to Jalia]

Super ... thank you!!!

[George22 in reply to Jalia]

I take 250 mgs each night to stop urine infections with no problem . If you’re really worried you could try a bit of toast before taking it . You will be fine .

[S11m]

Antibiotics tend to kill the friendly bacteria in the gut microbiome.I saw the doctor this week for sigmoiditis - they suggested antibiotics but did not try to insist when I told them that I do not take antibiotics.

Were you offered "precautionary" antibiotics, or did you have an infection?

[Auriculaire in reply to S11m]

What are you doing to treat the sigmoiditis? You cannot just ignore it as it can lead to complications such as a perforated owel and peritonitis. Are you following a liquid diet?

[S11m]

I had blood samples taken, I am expecting a bowel sample kit, and, coincidentally, I am today starting a six day autophagy fast.

[Janith]

Precautionary ... l had a ganglion cyst removed from my ankle ... she felt that it was on a lower extremity, it would be wise to take the precautions. I agreed. It hurts this morning and itches!!