Antibiotics?

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I’ve had some bad bouts of Pouchitus the last few years. One landed me in hospital with Sepsis. It’s been learned that I have failed pouch (30 years). But it’s still elective and even if I decided to do it, Covid restrictions are in the way. I’ve been doing very well though through diet and use of Visbiome. Also using a dilator for a stricture. Over a week ago, I got pouchitis-y feeling. The dr had advised me in the past to go to clear liquids and double the probiotics for about a week. I did, and thought I was doing good. But the last 2 times I tried to eat food again (just light soup) my stomach feels swollen and my temp shoots up to about 102. I can Tylenol it down. Would going to antibiotics sound like the next step?

8/19/219:28 PM

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Scott FMember

I’m very supportive of antibiotics for pouchitis, but I’m concerned that your symptoms seem unusual for pouchitis. Maybe calling your doctor could be the next step?

8/19/2110:55 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I am with Scott on this. With the fever of 102 and a past history of sepsis, you should not mess around with self treatment.

Jan

8/20/215:29 PM

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