OK:
UTI/Bladder infection (most likely secondary to poor fluid intake)

1st oral antibiotic needed post DS surgery.

Sulfa Allergy  Macrobid twice daily for 7 days

It is causing me:  HORRIBLE CONSTIPATION AFTER THE VERY FIRST DAY Friday's 2 doses.

BLOATING GASSY CONSTIPATION:  FROM AN ANTIBIOTIC.  So bad, that I thought the pain would result in an ER Trip.  I took ibuprofen and Tramadol with a cheese stick (ate 2 bites of supper) and went to bed to keep from puking.

WHAT THE HELL? 

TRYING to scarf down two 2% Fage's today and yesterday with the active cultures.  I have no appetite, am nauseated, and constipated.

Trust me the constipation does NOT HELP and in fact HURTS TERRIBLY the other huh hum, issues that I have and have posted about.  I feel like a medical mess.

Hurts when I pee.
Hurts when I poo.
Have splitting headaches.
Have horribley painful bloating.
Is there any other area I can have that can hurt?  GOOD GRIEF.

Help my DSERS. 

THERE IS NO MD that would "Get This".

.............and of course for NON DSers, NON Gastrointestinally altered; antibiotics cause the opposite:  Diarrhea. 

You must be miserable!! Really try to really pour in the fluids, not only for your UTI, but also for the constipation. You may also want to start taking probiotics if you don't already. The antibiotics kill off eveything including good bacteria so that may be part of your problem. Get some Miralax to take while on the anti biotic, that should help. I really hope you feel better soon!
-Wanda

Hi Wanda,
I tried to take a probiotic and it damn near killed me too:  BLOATING & PAIN.  It was awful.  Stopped it after  4 days of torment....   I have a DSER Friend, same thing happened to her on a probiotic. 

Wonder.........

I will increase fluids.  I'm afraid Mirilax will make me puke.

I have a Karate tournament with my kid ALL DAY LONG today.  I'll bring a bucket.  :(

Nitrofurantoin

(nye troe fyoor an' toyn) Last reviewed: September 1, 2008. U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Why is this medication prescribed?

Nitrofurantoin, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How should this medicine be used?

Nitrofurantoin comes as a capsule and a liquid to take by mouth. Nitrofurantoin usually is taken two or four times a day for at least 7 days. Shake the oral liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Take it with a full glass of water and with meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take nitrofurantoin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking nitrofurantoin,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin or any other drugs.

• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids, antibiotics, benztropine (Cogentin), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), probenecid (Benemid), trihexyphenidyl (Artane), and vitamins.

• tell your doctor if you have anemia, kidney disease, lung disease, nerve damage, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency (an inherited blood disease).

• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking nitrofurantoin, call your doctor. Nitrofurantoin should not be taken by women in the last month of pregnancy.

• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

• plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Nitrofurantoin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Nitrofurantoin may cause side effects. Your urine may turn dark yellow or brown; this effect is harmless. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach

• vomiting

• loss of appetite

 

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• difficulty breathing

• excessive tiredness

• fever or chills

• chest pain

• persistent cough

• numbness, tingling, or pin***** sensation in the fingers and toes

• muscle weakness

• swelling of the lips or tongue

• skin rash

 

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to nitrofurantoin.

If you have diabetes, use Clinistix or Tes-Tape instead of Clinitest to test your urine for sugar. Nitrofurantoin can cause Clinitest to show false results.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the nitrofurantoin, call your doctor.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Macrobid side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

shortness of breath, running out of breath easily;

fever, chills, cough, chest pain;

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

pale skin, easy bruising, confusion or weakness;

numbness or tingling; or

headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, vision problems, pain behind your eyes.

Less serious Macrobid side effects may include:

rust-colored or brownish urine;

headache;

upset stomach, vomiting;

bloating or gas, constipation;

feeling dizzy or drowsy;

blurred vision; or

vaginal itching or discharge.

I've never had a UTI, but Barb gets them a lot unless she drinks a lot and drinks a lot of Cranberry Juice and takes Uva Ursi supplements.

www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/uva-ursi-000278.htm

Those two things seems to keep the UTI away. Oh and my daughter has the same problem and solves it the same way.

Kerry

Take a laxative in pill form to get you moving and continue with stool softeners until you have finished the antibiotic. Drink lots of fluids.

Hurts when I pee.  Azo     get at walgreen or Walmart ,etc



Hurts when I poo.  Miralax

Have splitting headaches.  Tylenol,  hot steam,  hot packs

Have horribley painful bloating.  Charcoal Caps (Walgreen's)

I don't see where this is a sulfa drug, or were you just making that note.  I would call my pharmacist and ask for recommendations for another drug that you might tolerate more.  Then you can call your doc when you are armed with that knowledge.  I had Cipro for mine.  Hope you feel better soon. 


oops, forgot to add:  drink ALL the cranberry juice you can stand!