Good morning, I would appreciate any advice please. I have had ibs for many years now and can usually manage it, but at the moment I am struggling. Recently, I have had to have a few courses of antibiotics for a uti, one of these was ciprofloxacin which I know is a nasty antibiotic, since then I have had awful ibs symptoms, pain after eating, early morning rush and general tummy ache. I am taking alflorax and kefir and at the moment trying silicol gel, buscopan does help a little. I am also trying amitriptyline, although that is supposed to be for nerve pain!
I would normally just go with all this on the basis of it will clear eventually, but I am going on holiday shortly and am starting to panic, which I know won’t help. I also don’t think it’s helping as I am coping with joint pain too.
Thank you for reading and as I said any advice would be appreciated. I actually feel a bit better for writing this down!
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Thank you for taking the time to reply, I am sorry that you are suffering after Covid, all these things seem to have an impact on IBS. I will look into the probiotic from Holland and Barrett.
Personally, I haven't tried this but I have heard from others that Saccharomyces Boulardii is a good probiotic to take after gut upset from antibiotics.
I had terrible IBS for years and finally found a protocol that works for me. I discovered I have a lectin intolerance- within 2 weeks of cutting them out of my diet I was going to the loo normally.
That was a year ago this month! I’m 99% healed, so don’t give up hope.
You can read what I take everyday to support a healthy mucosal lining below, which I believe was the underlying issue.
Just for future reference Saccharomyces Boulardii is the best thing to take at the same time as probiotics since it is a beneficial yeast which won't be impacted by the antibiotics. Any probiotics can be taken too, but 2 hours either way from each antibiotic dose.
Have you tried Mebeverine in the first instance or if you need total control, Imodium. You can always use Imodium with travelling until things settle.
That’s two people who have mentioned Saccharomyces Boulardii, I will check it out. Funny you should mention Mebeverine, I have just been to speak to the pharmacist to see if I can take them with Amitriptyline, he said it was fine. I actually have a full box in the cupboard, best wishes
My individual advice Primrose, for all related Intestinal, gut problems = the answer is JUICE AND DRINK 2 BUNDLES OF CELERY ORGANIC ON AN EMPTY STOMACH 1ST THING IN THE MORNING.DON'T HAVE ANYTHING AT ALL WITH IT. LET IT WORK ITS WAY.AFTER AN HOUR CAN DRINK AND EAT BREAKFAST OF SOFT FRUITS OR COOKED MILLET OR OATS IN WATER WITH RAISINS. NO FATS (NOT EVEN AVOCADO) UNTIL LUNCH IF YOU CAN JUST DO THIS I THINK YOU WILL SEE A RECOVERY.
Thank you. Sounds very interesting and I am pleased it works for you, not sure I could do it before my holiday, but will certainly think about it when I get back, take care
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