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Picked Up Amoeba. Had Tinidazole And Flagyl. Suffering From Cramps. Guide
Question: I travelled to Brunei in January and picked up an amoeba. I have had two courses of tinidazole and then one course of FLAGYL. Really found them very unpleasant to take as I seem to be very susceptible t o the known side effects. Anyway, I doubt anything is living in there. Since the last dose (2 weeks ago) I have been on a high fiber low gluten diet and am taking stomach flora tablets daily. However every morning I start getting mild cramping that becomes more severe towards 7.30am when I have a movement that is soft and is accompanied by about 5 minutes of cramping. This does not seem right. Maybe I just need more time for my bowels to adjust to the new diet etc but I just wanted to check.
Hi and thanks for the query,
Its not uncommon for some people to experience some malaise while on Metronidazole (Flagyl).
I would suggest you do another stool examination and a stool culture if symptoms persist. However, for the moment, you diet is very appropriate. Including more green vegetables, drinking much water and eating a lot of fruits, especially bananas if available could be very useful.
However, you remain watchful for symptoms. Persistence or aggravation could warrant a new stool examination and culture.
Thanks and best regards as I wish you the best of health.
Do not hesitate asking any further questions. I will be honored making suggestions.
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
Its not uncommon for some people to experience some malaise while on Metronidazole (Flagyl).
I would suggest you do another stool examination and a stool culture if symptoms persist. However, for the moment, you diet is very appropriate. Including more green vegetables, drinking much water and eating a lot of fruits, especially bananas if available could be very useful.
However, you remain watchful for symptoms. Persistence or aggravation could warrant a new stool examination and culture.
Thanks and best regards as I wish you the best of health.
Do not hesitate asking any further questions. I will be honored making suggestions.
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you. As I thought but good to get confirmation from someone qualified
Hi and thanks for the response.
Hope you stay calm and watchful. Wishing you the best of health.
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
Hope you stay calm and watchful. Wishing you the best of health.
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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