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hey all,

I wrote on here previously before regarding some pouchitis issues as well as other issues related to gastritis and etc. well I come back asking for some advice from all you wonderful people. I have just found out that a relative of mine has passed in another country and I must travel there in order to be there for the whole family, this is a must. I had a bout of my first pouchitis and was hospitalized for it due to dehydration and what not but left a few days later feeling better on Cipro 500 mg twice a day. Also on prednisone but I have been weaning off it already (I am due 5 mg tonight). My primary concern is should I be worried about traveling to another country especially since some of my upper GI problems aren't fully resolved? Basically I'm asking is what should I look out for or is there anything different I should prepare? This came on very suddenly and I'm a little nervous since I don't want to relapse or anything like that, I have just gotten my pouchitis under control and am still trying to figure out what is happening upper GI wise, any reply of the like would be greatly appreciated, thank you all very much. 

Tags: GI, Cipro, Pouchitis, Traveling

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Don't know how long you're traveling for, but I would hold off on Prednisone taper until you get back, unless you will be gone for months. If so, I would still wait til I arrived to do taper, and not taper again 3-4 days before return. Make sure to stay hydrated and carry your antibiotic with you, and maybe a second dose in case you need it. Try to watch your intake while there! 

good luck!

L

Thanks LJZ!! I'll only be there for about a week. My GI said the prednisone wasn't a cause for concern while I was at the hospital as he told me the dosing would not be too much for too long, I have been at 10 mg twice a day for two days and am supposed to go on 5 mg twice a day until I see him which would have to be after I come back. I have quite enough antibiotics for the trip though so there's no problem there! Thanks for the reply and I'll definitely be careful of what I eat and drink and what not! 

Edie A.

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