Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 > > > ANYWAYS I was wondering if, even though the antibiotics weren't oral, > will they still kill some gut bacteria? Is there anything I should do > to make this whole thing easier on my body? Like epsom baths or > something? Thanks! Eat plenty of yogurt/probiotics. An epsom bath will probably make you feel better as well. Feel better. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Poor Alyssa.. What a bummer and boy did you go through a poking fest! Do you have a high fever? How bad do your docs think the Strep is? Chicken soup with Garlic if you can tolerate it. S Boulardii with the antibiotics. If you use probitics made sure it is a couple of hours (I say at least 3-4) after you get the antibiotics. I would say skip all dairy for now. Have you ever tried acupuncture? If it lingers you may need to go on oral antibiotics although I myself skipped abx while having strep a couple of times due to my fear of C Diff and what happened to me in the past. Obvioulsy, I am not a doctor and I am not saying -anyone- should do such a thing. Is your throat sore? Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Take the probiotics far away from the antibiotics both before and after the abx dosage.. Most estimates say 2 hours.. I like 3-4 more. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Poor Alyssa! Your Butt shots are intramuscular and therefore totally bypass your gut and will have no effect on the bacteria in the gut. They did what you asked of them--good for you and good for them! You probably will have to have another dose to kill all the strep. The IM prep is in an oil for delayed release so it cam continue to kill the bacteria. Feel better, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Alyssa, you're such a cutie! You have Strep and have been poked all over and still you joke! I'm so happy your doc listened to you and gave you the antibiotics by shots. Sorry your bum hurts. Get better soon, we all adore you! Rhonda UC Son, 16, CD SCD 2 months At least I'm symmetrical. Two arms, two fingers, two butt cheeks =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Do you have a high fever?How bad do your docs think the Strep is?No fever. I had it for 4 days before I even looked at my throat. Since I'm on prednisone, it kept me from getting a fever and therefore I didn't really think anything of my sore throat and headache. I don't think the strep is too bad, but the prednisone was taking away some of my symptoms.Chicken soup with Garlic if you can tolerate it.Oh, yeah! We do TONS of garlic. Usually a whole head in a pot of soup =)S Boulardii with the antibiotics.I gotta order these! My parents kept saying to wait until we check all the local vitamin stores, but I doubt they'll have an acceptable one. What's the best online place to order from?If you use probitics made sure it is a couple of hours (I say at least 3-4) after you get the antibiotics.I would say skip all dairy for now.Have you ever tried acupuncture?Yup. Haven't done it in a while though. I should go.If it lingers you may need to go on oral antibiotics although I myself skipped abx while having strep a couple of times due to my fear of C Diff and what happened to me in the past. Obvioulsy, I am not a doctor and I am not saying -anyone- should do such a thing.Is your throat sore?Not really. It's a lot better this morning after my butt shots. Plus, I gargled a couple times and almost all the white is gone. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Do you have a high fever?How bad do your docs think the Strep is?No fever. I had it for 4 days before I even looked at my throat. Since I'm on prednisone, it kept me from getting a fever and therefore I didn't really think anything of my sore throat and headache. I don't think the strep is too bad, but the prednisone was taking away some of my symptoms.Chicken soup with Garlic if you can tolerate it.Oh, yeah! We do TONS of garlic. Usually a whole head in a pot of soup =)S Boulardii with the antibiotics.I gotta order these! My parents kept saying to wait until we check all the local vitamin stores, but I doubt they'll have an acceptable one. What's the best online place to order from?If you use probitics made sure it is a couple of hours (I say at least 3-4) after you get the antibiotics.I would say skip all dairy for now.Have you ever tried acupuncture?Yup. Haven't done it in a while though. I should go.If it lingers you may need to go on oral antibiotics although I myself skipped abx while having strep a couple of times due to my fear of C Diff and what happened to me in the past. Obvioulsy, I am not a doctor and I am not saying -anyone- should do such a thing.Is your throat sore?Not really. It's a lot better this morning after my butt shots. Plus, I gargled a couple times and almost all the white is gone. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Do you have a high fever?How bad do your docs think the Strep is?No fever. I had it for 4 days before I even looked at my throat. Since I'm on prednisone, it kept me from getting a fever and therefore I didn't really think anything of my sore throat and headache. I don't think the strep is too bad, but the prednisone was taking away some of my symptoms.Chicken soup with Garlic if you can tolerate it.Oh, yeah! We do TONS of garlic. Usually a whole head in a pot of soup =)S Boulardii with the antibiotics.I gotta order these! My parents kept saying to wait until we check all the local vitamin stores, but I doubt they'll have an acceptable one. What's the best online place to order from?If you use probitics made sure it is a couple of hours (I say at least 3-4) after you get the antibiotics.I would say skip all dairy for now.Have you ever tried acupuncture?Yup. Haven't done it in a while though. I should go.If it lingers you may need to go on oral antibiotics although I myself skipped abx while having strep a couple of times due to my fear of C Diff and what happened to me in the past. Obvioulsy, I am not a doctor and I am not saying -anyone- should do such a thing.Is your throat sore?Not really. It's a lot better this morning after my butt shots. Plus, I gargled a couple times and almost all the white is gone. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Your Butt shots are intramuscular and therefore totally bypass your gut and will have no effect on the bacteria in the gut.Woot!! They did what you asked of them--good for you and good for them! You probably will have to have another dose to kill all the strep. Agh, no!! I sure hope not, but they test me again tomorrow anyways. Maybe if I eat enough garlic, the strep will die and I won't have to get another =)The IM prep is in an oil for delayed release so it cam continue to kill the bacteria. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Your Butt shots are intramuscular and therefore totally bypass your gut and will have no effect on the bacteria in the gut.Woot!! They did what you asked of them--good for you and good for them! You probably will have to have another dose to kill all the strep. Agh, no!! I sure hope not, but they test me again tomorrow anyways. Maybe if I eat enough garlic, the strep will die and I won't have to get another =)The IM prep is in an oil for delayed release so it cam continue to kill the bacteria. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Your Butt shots are intramuscular and therefore totally bypass your gut and will have no effect on the bacteria in the gut.Woot!! They did what you asked of them--good for you and good for them! You probably will have to have another dose to kill all the strep. Agh, no!! I sure hope not, but they test me again tomorrow anyways. Maybe if I eat enough garlic, the strep will die and I won't have to get another =)The IM prep is in an oil for delayed release so it cam continue to kill the bacteria. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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