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Loose Stools, Stomach Upset, Tingling All Over Body, Stress. History Of Strep Throat And Intake Of Augmetin. On Metformin For Diabetes, Paxil For Anxiety. Advice
Having stomach upset and diarrhea for a few weeks as well as tingling all over body. I had strep throat a month ago and was on augmetin. Had severe diarrhea then. Is not as bad now just very loose. I stress out easily and everyone says this is my problem but am worried it could be something bad. Am currently taking metformin for diabetes and Paxil for anxiety.
Mon, 13 May 2013
Hi,
Possibly you have an irritable bowel but worthwhile ruling out an inflammatory bowel disease by doing an stool examination and colonoscopy. Also get your thyroid function and coeliac workup done after consulting your GI specialist.
Metformin may worsen your GI symptoms try consulting your diabetologist for a change of medication trial and see if it helps.
Above all likely your problem is stress related need to curtail it.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Possibly you have an irritable bowel but worthwhile ruling out an inflammatory bowel disease by doing an stool examination and colonoscopy. Also get your thyroid function and coeliac workup done after consulting your GI specialist.
Metformin may worsen your GI symptoms try consulting your diabetologist for a change of medication trial and see if it helps.
Above all likely your problem is stress related need to curtail it.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
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