Are These Symptoms of Pouchitis or Something Else? | The J-Pouch Group

KobeMember

Hi guys, here is a list of symptoms I've had over the past 3 days:

- Increased frequency (from 5 BM's per day to about 15-20)
- Increased urgency
- Incontinence
- Watery BM's
- Tummy ache (esp. right before a BM)
- Aches all over body
- Headache
- Cold chills
- Weakness / Fatigue
- Lack of appetite
- Sleep loss

There might be more but that's all I can think of for now.

I went to the doctor earlier to day to get some Cipro and the only improvement I've had so far are a decrease in frequency and urgency, but I'm still pretty much getting all the other symptoms, and now with the addition of a bloated feeling.

Can anyone help me please? I have hardly slept or eaten in three days

12/2/1312:11 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Could be pouchitis, but Cipro should help. Could take a few days for full effect, though. This could just as easily be a norovirus, which would give the same synptoms. For that, you just hydrate and wait it out. It can come on suddenly, last 3-7 days, then resolve. It is highly contagious, so hand washing is paramount.

For us, dehydration is the biggest issue.

Jan

12/2/1312:25 PM

KobeMember

Thanks for the fast reply, Jan

I'll give the Cipro a few days to kick in and see how it goes from there.

12/2/1312:34 PM

vanessavyMember

Make sure you get tested for c,diff if on cipro.

12/3/1310:25 PM

et tested for cdiff if still having problems

12/17/1312:32 AM

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