Could anyone give me input on which of these antibiotics would be safest for MC.
I've been given three that the dentist asked that I choose from for what he's treating.
They are:
Amox 500 mg
Keflex 500 mg
Cleocin 300 mg
Thank you,
Terre
Antibiotics
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I wouldn't take any antibiotic that has an increased risk for a C-diff infection. Tex would know the best but I got C-diff about 4 years ago from Augmentin (ear rupture from infection) and I almost died from getting C-diff from the medicine. MC is a breeze compared to how sick I was from C-diff. I will never forget it. i can never take another antibiotic again unless it's a sulfer based one. As a matter of fact, most doctor's won't even give me a prescription for an antibiotic. I begged for one last year for a throat ulcer but two doctors wouldn't budge.
Do your research and ask Tex his opinion on the meds.
I still think the Cdiff infection and my colon "shedding it's lining" has something to do with my diagnosis now of this MC stuff. I want a redo.
My guess is that our colons are very vulnerable to any type of drugs. But I am a newbie
Jeanine
Do your research and ask Tex his opinion on the meds.
I still think the Cdiff infection and my colon "shedding it's lining" has something to do with my diagnosis now of this MC stuff. I want a redo.
My guess is that our colons are very vulnerable to any type of drugs. But I am a newbie
Jeanine
A lot of work ahead of me
Thank you for responding Jeanine.
I believe Zithromax might be one I remember others taking. I wasn't given that choice by my dentist who said we've got to get the infection down in order to do the root canal and it has to be done this week. So I feel as if I am between a rock and a hard place...I'm in pain at the moment.
I'm taking probiotics and eating yogurt away from the anibiotics and hoping for the best. I hate that we have so few choices, but that's life. It's the same way with my other medical conditions...can't take this due to that.
Thank you again,
Terre
I believe Zithromax might be one I remember others taking. I wasn't given that choice by my dentist who said we've got to get the infection down in order to do the root canal and it has to be done this week. So I feel as if I am between a rock and a hard place...I'm in pain at the moment.
I'm taking probiotics and eating yogurt away from the anibiotics and hoping for the best. I hate that we have so few choices, but that's life. It's the same way with my other medical conditions...can't take this due to that.
Thank you again,
Terre
Hi Terre,
I haven't responded to this post because those three antibiotics are three of what I consider to be the four most likely antibiotics to cause MC patients to either suffer a relapse or a C. diff infection. Amoxicillin, clindamycin, and cephalexin are generally bad news for MC patients. The other "bad" antibiotic is ampicillin.
I was in a similar situation several years ago, when I had a couple of root canals done. I started with Bactrim, but on the third course of it I had an allergic reaction to it, so I switched to ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to finish up. A couple of months ago I had a toothache and needed an antibiotic. My GP insisted on prescribing one of the bad ones. I insisted that I couldn't/wouldn't take it, so he finally relented after a day and prescribed Cipro. I switched dentists, and explained the situation to my new dentist. Now she prescribes Cipro for me if/when I need it, without any argument. Since I discovered that magnesium deficiency is the cause of all the issues listed as black box warnings by the FDA on Cipro, I no longer worry about those risks. I just make sure that I don't run short of magnesium, which requires some tricky scheduling when taking Cipro, because Cipro depletes magnesium and magnesium depletes Cipro, so you have to be careful to separate the respective doses of each by 6 hours.
Yes, Z-Pak is generally safe also, but Cipro may be better suited for dental infections. Getting your dentist to accept either can be quite a challenge. But if you talk him or her into allowing ciprofloxacin, be sure that you don't have a magnesium deficiency (and don't develop one either, while taking Cipro).
Good Luck.
Tex
I haven't responded to this post because those three antibiotics are three of what I consider to be the four most likely antibiotics to cause MC patients to either suffer a relapse or a C. diff infection. Amoxicillin, clindamycin, and cephalexin are generally bad news for MC patients. The other "bad" antibiotic is ampicillin.
I was in a similar situation several years ago, when I had a couple of root canals done. I started with Bactrim, but on the third course of it I had an allergic reaction to it, so I switched to ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to finish up. A couple of months ago I had a toothache and needed an antibiotic. My GP insisted on prescribing one of the bad ones. I insisted that I couldn't/wouldn't take it, so he finally relented after a day and prescribed Cipro. I switched dentists, and explained the situation to my new dentist. Now she prescribes Cipro for me if/when I need it, without any argument. Since I discovered that magnesium deficiency is the cause of all the issues listed as black box warnings by the FDA on Cipro, I no longer worry about those risks. I just make sure that I don't run short of magnesium, which requires some tricky scheduling when taking Cipro, because Cipro depletes magnesium and magnesium depletes Cipro, so you have to be careful to separate the respective doses of each by 6 hours.
Yes, Z-Pak is generally safe also, but Cipro may be better suited for dental infections. Getting your dentist to accept either can be quite a challenge. But if you talk him or her into allowing ciprofloxacin, be sure that you don't have a magnesium deficiency (and don't develop one either, while taking Cipro).
Good Luck.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex, I didn't have much time to make a decision, so I chose one (Keflex)...I will probably regret it, but didn't know what else to do at the time.
I am going to make a copy of your reply and place in my MC folder. Seems I can't find the info when I'm searching and it's just easier to keep a folder of precise topics.
When starting an antibiotic...they stress finishing the course. Are you saying that I might be able to switch to Cipro to finish off the course they have scheduled for me?
I sincerely appreciate you replying to my post.
Terre
I am going to make a copy of your reply and place in my MC folder. Seems I can't find the info when I'm searching and it's just easier to keep a folder of precise topics.
When starting an antibiotic...they stress finishing the course. Are you saying that I might be able to switch to Cipro to finish off the course they have scheduled for me?
I sincerely appreciate you replying to my post.
Terre
Hi Terre,
If you switch to a different antibiotic, unless it's in the same class (category), you will be starting over. IOW, you would not be able to continue an antibiotic treatment program — any potential benefits of the initial program that you stopped would be pretty much lost. Instead, you would be starting a new treatment program. You would be effectively restarting the treatment program. At least that would be true in most situations.
Tex
If you switch to a different antibiotic, unless it's in the same class (category), you will be starting over. IOW, you would not be able to continue an antibiotic treatment program — any potential benefits of the initial program that you stopped would be pretty much lost. Instead, you would be starting a new treatment program. You would be effectively restarting the treatment program. At least that would be true in most situations.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Well, Tex, I guess I will ride this out and pray for the best. I will definitely be more aware and firm about any antibiotics that are suggested for me to take in the future. Doctors can be so persuasive in their reasoning and I was feeling rushed to make a decision.
I thank you so VERY much for reaching out to help me.
Terre
I thank you so VERY much for reaching out to help me.
Terre
Terre,
I hear you about doctors being persuasive. Most of them are downright hardheaded because they naturally assume that they know more about the situation than any patient. I really thought that I was going to have to find a new GP (again), but he finally agreed to prescribe the Cipro. I'm probably not diplomatic enough. It's too easy to appear to be confrontational, and that's usually counterproductive.
Even if you get diarrhea, the antibiotic may not trigger a relapse of MC. Be sure to take vitamin D, magnesium, and a good probiotic for at least a couple of weeks after the antibiotic treatment is over, to maximize your resistance against a C. diff infection.
You're very welcome,
Tex
I hear you about doctors being persuasive. Most of them are downright hardheaded because they naturally assume that they know more about the situation than any patient. I really thought that I was going to have to find a new GP (again), but he finally agreed to prescribe the Cipro. I'm probably not diplomatic enough. It's too easy to appear to be confrontational, and that's usually counterproductive.
Even if you get diarrhea, the antibiotic may not trigger a relapse of MC. Be sure to take vitamin D, magnesium, and a good probiotic for at least a couple of weeks after the antibiotic treatment is over, to maximize your resistance against a C. diff infection.
You're very welcome,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.