Gut problems after antibiotics?

[Amywoodx]

Has anyone experienced gut pain, spasming, constipation, excess gas and bloating after taking antibiotics?

I was given oral antibiotics after my laparoscopy whicih was in september to treat an infection in my bellybutton but the antibiotic is also used to bladder infections, digestive infections etc. I started getting pain soon after that so I assume it has done some sort of damage to my gut flora but I just wondered if the pain I could be experiencing could be as a result of that? If so , did any of you take probiotics after and how long did it take for you to feel better? I have just ordered some and hope it solves the problem but I constantly feel like I need to go to the toilet.

[Bevvy]

Suggest you speak to gp. Could be following surgery you are severally constipated which is why you feel so unwell. I have experienced this following stomach surgery.

Other thing worth taking is live yogurt. This replaces good bacteria that lost due to antibiotics.

[Nick2U]

I have had a number of antibiotic treatments over the years and a few years ago I learned how to feed the good flora in your gut. It’s a prebiotic called inulin. It’s a fine powder made from vegetable fiber that your good bacteria thrive on. Probiotics also help. Anything to repopulate your gut with the good stuff will help. Also make sure to get plenty of fiber and fluids and you should get back to normal soon enough. I continue to take the inulin on a daily basis—they suggest mixing it into a drink. I put it in juice or coffee and for the most part it keeps everything moving the way it’s supposed to. It’s especially important to take it whenever you’re going through an antibiotic regimen. Best wishes.