Hi - I haven't been on this board in many years. I had my takedown 12 years ago. Have had pouchitis, cuffitis, etc. over the years, but meds always eventually helped. Now, for about the last 3 weeks, I've had bad gas pains and mostly liquid stools. Dr. prescribed vancomycin, helped a little, but caused cramps. Tested for c-diff, but negative. No fever or blood in stool. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
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Sounds like pouchitis. I never get blood or fevers with it. I just get a lot of gas, awful cramping, loose stools and urgency/ rectal pressure. Antibiotics help symptoms within hours for me.
So you are not being treated for Pouchitis? Why would they prescribe Vanco first if you are negative for c.diff.
Are you using a family doc? Or a GI or surgeon?
Your symptoms sound like my current symptoms with pouchitis. You might want to try Flagyl, it treats both C.diff and pouchitis.
Are you using a family doc? Or a GI or surgeon?
Your symptoms sound like my current symptoms with pouchitis. You might want to try Flagyl, it treats both C.diff and pouchitis.