Health and Poopoo peepee: Sludge factory

Sludge factory

By fmyactuallife - 03/05/2020 08:00

Today, I'm on my second day of a week of antibiotics to treat a bad urine infection. Incidentally, the pills seem to be giving me extremely loud, frequent, gut-wrenchingly painful and smelly diarrhea. Only 5 more days to go. FML

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By Nirah - 26/07/2019 21:00 - Canada - Parksville

Today, I'm a week into a prescription of extremely constipating antibiotics. I also just caught the stomach bug going around at work that causes aggressive diarrhea. The two combined mean I have a constant, slow-moving stream of thick, foul-smelling sludge coming out of me. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/12/2023 09:00 - Australia

Today, I started antibiotics for a UTI. Now, along with a burning sensation whenever I pee, I also need to try not to fall asleep, put up with the headaches, nausea, and lightheadedness from the tablets, all while working two jobs and being a parent. Six days to go. FML

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By BathroomDweller - 20/03/2017 20:00 - United States - Omaha

Today, I'm recovering from a urinary tract infection. The infection made me have to pee constantly. Now the antibiotics I'm taking for it are giving me the shits instead. FML

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By not having fun - 03/05/2022 18:00

Today, I have bronchitis. A few days ago, my doc prescribed antibiotics, which are helping, but also cause a really nasty upset stomach. I tell ya, violent coughing fits and severe diarrhea do NOT go well together. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/08/2019 14:00

Today, I was prescribed two different medications. I was also informed that they will both give me diarrhea for the next two weeks. FML

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By AMDKilla - 18/09/2023 15:00 - United Kingdom - Norwich

Today, I was diagnosed with a chest infection and given antibiotics to take. One of the side effects of the antibiotics is diarrhea. I haven't coughed once throughout the infection, but I sneezed just as I was ready to go out to the shops and now I need fresh underwear. FML

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By Amy - 20/07/2023 13:00 - United States - Avondale

Today, after 3 days of being admitted to the hospital, I don't have appendicitis. I have a bacterial infection in my intestinal tract, with gut-wrenching pain and brutal diarrhea for over a week. They can't give me anymore Imodium, I just have to let it run its course. This is the second time I've had this. FML

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By NotSoSick - 12/02/2010 05:11 - United States

Today, my doctor put me on some extra strength antibiotics for an infection. On the label it says "WARNING: may cause Diarrhea"... 'may cause' is a funny term... this is the second time I've sharted in my pants today. FML

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By roidrager - 16/10/2014 16:44 - United States - Clearwater

Today, the steroids I was prescribed for a slightly irritating sinus infection have worked, albeit at the price of making me almost shit my pants multiple times. My sinuses are now clear enough that I get the full scent of my steroid-induced diarrhea. FML

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By jdch_99 - 29/08/2012 13:12 - United States

Today, the pharmacist warned me that my antibiotics might cause slight gastrointestinal distress. The fact that I have been on the john for the past 90 minutes drenched in sweat would lead me to believe our definitions of "slight" are a bit different. FML

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Sarah Townsend 4

Sunday 3 May 2020 18:34

You really need to talk to the doctor about changing the antibiotics. That sounds like an allergic reaction...

Emma Goudie 8

Sunday 3 May 2020 8:55

I find that drinking Yakult (or similar probiotics) daily really helps, when on certain antibiotics.

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 3 May 2020 8:43

On the plus side, you'll probably lose some weight and have nice urine again. Golden showers will be fun again!

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 3 May 2020 18:49

No, I just check in a few times a day. I only sleep 6-1/2 hours a night at best and I don't screw around with social media. Back in the glory days here, you were lucky to get a comment in the first 10. They used to put out groups of about 4 stories three times a day. Now, stories go for many hours with no comments. Because of the quarantine, I'm probably checking in a little more than usual. Thanks for your concern.

Emma Goudie 8

Sunday 3 May 2020 8:55

I find that drinking Yakult (or similar probiotics) daily really helps, when on certain antibiotics.

Yudith 24

Sunday 3 May 2020 14:26

I was about to suggest eating yogurt, but this stuff works too, I guess. For the diarrhea, try cooked carrots and potatoes and avoid raw veggies.

Sarah Townsend 4

Sunday 3 May 2020 18:34

You really need to talk to the doctor about changing the antibiotics. That sounds like an allergic reaction...

Justin Luhring 3

Monday 4 May 2020 2:54

No. No it does not just sounds like her gut flora Bacteria is gone which is what antibiotics do. Indiscriminately kill bacteria

Todd Klopfer 11

Sunday 3 May 2020 22:44

often antibiotics kill the good bacteria with the bad. Eat some bananas and yogurt

jbuckets_404 38

Monday 4 May 2020 9:44

Per the advice of my doctor, I've found that eating bananas cures constipation, which is "kinda" the opposite effect of what OP is hoping for.

hokielizard 6

Monday 4 May 2020 0:20

Uh that sounds like c diff as a reaction to antibiotics and that can kill you. You need to call your doctor ASAP.

kenken5 16

Monday 4 May 2020 7:33

You should call your doctor. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea because they kill off healthy bacteria in your gut. Usually it clears when the antibiotics end and you should take a probiotic and eat some yogurt with live cultures. Call your doc though because it could be something more serious like C. Diff

Jillian Cosby-Kelly 15

Monday 4 May 2020 21:26

Coming from someone going through the same thing right now, you NEED to talk to a doctor. This is not a normal reaction and you can become severely dehydrated and wind up hospitalized. My doc thinks I got c diff from the antibiotics I was taking after a wisdom tooth extraction. I've never been this sick in my life. ALSO c diff is extremely contagious.