The Antibiotic or Something Else?

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Crystal A

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On Thursday I started taking Doxycycline.

On Friday I had a soft bowel movement.

Today, without warning, I had this strong urge to use the bathroom. I had to run to make it in time. I had a watery bowel movement. About 30 mins. later I had to go again, but this time it was just soft. My pharmacist said it would be ok to take Imodium, so I did.

Throughout the afternoon I have had some mild stomach cramping. It is not constant as it comes and goes.

As I was watching TV I had the urge to use the bathoom, but nothing like before. I had to strain to get out some soft pieces.

I had been looking up information online and that was when the cramping started...I think I saw something about that.

Is it the antibiotic, something else, or is it all in my head?

KD
 
Thanks Titchou

When my doctor prescribed it she said that taking it with food was a good idea since it would most likely cause stomach upset. I was a little uneasy abuot taking it because anything that will most likely cause stomach upset defiinitly causes me stomach upset. My pharmacist, who also happens to be my boss, also told me to take it with food, since he knows all about my wonderful stomach issues. I made sure to take it with a meal everytime, but I guess that didn't help with the upset.

I also think I figured out the stomach cramps. I use to get something similiar to what I am feeling now upon waking in the morning that went away when I ate. Because of the diarrhea I guess I didn't eat enough. We shall see after I eat breakfast this morning.

KD
 
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