Cipro length of time to take

MJFMJFMember

My new doctor wants me to take cipro for 2 weeks minimum for pouchitis . In the past have only taken it for 10 days. Is 2 weeks normal? Appreciate any input. Have had my pouch for over 20 years with good results. Unfortunately I have had several bouts of pouchitis recently and worry that the pouch and rectum are just wearing out. Issues of incontinuance and cramps complicate life . Once off the antibiotics this time will try the new diet of low sugar and carbs. Need to try something different.
Does anyone know of a good gi doctor in Fort Worth or Dallas. A lot of doctors seem to have very little experience with j pouches.
Thanks
Mary

3/28/149:20 AM

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jpouchmikeMember

you might want to ask about taking flagyl as well..cipro has a tendency to cause c diff.

might be worth asking your doctor

3/28/1411:34 AM

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clz81Member

This does not seem uncommon to me especially after recurring bouts of pouchitis. For Cipro or Flagyl, it was always at least 2 weeks for me. I did the 10 days early on before they knew it was chronic.

3/28/1412:28 PM

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kkMember

cipro causes c cuff????? I quit being given cipro instead of flagyl due to numbness which is side affect /once happens(damage occurs) not reversible/caught before getting bad. now told I have cuff so that is why I am asking about comment made. did doctor tell you this or where did you get info? thanks!!!!!!

3/28/1412:30 PM

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jpouchmikeMember

I was referring to C Diff the infection...and my doctors told me I got it from being on Cipro.

3/28/1412:37 PM

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Scott FMember

Two weeks of Cipro is fine, especially if things have been getting a bit worse (more frequent bouts). If you're not using a probiotic, something like VSL #3 can also help prevent pouchitis, and (for me, at least) is easier than a low carb diet.

3/28/147:41 PM

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kkMember

GI said inflammation/called cuff b/c of location. test does not show an actual name of inflammation. if it had been in other area pouchitis. like UC in colon. that is what I am going by.

3/28/148:39 PM

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mom2pandaMember

I've been on Cipro/Flagyl for months.

3/28/149:35 PM

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TinCanMember

Two weeks minimum is normal. I have been on/off cipro for close to two years now. Most recently for about three months - although not every day.

I also take florastor (along with vsl#3) when on the cipro in hopes of reducing the risk for contracting c. diff. Flagyl simply doesn't work for me.

3/29/147:03 AM

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StepMember

What do you all mean by a probiotic VSL #3? Do you get that from the doctor or over the counter?

3/29/147:12 PM

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Scott FMember

VSL #3 comes in both over the counter and prescription strength. The prescription strength is called "DS" (double strength). VSL is expensive but *very* concentrated with probiotic bacteria. It's the only one that has clinical research supporting its use to prevent pouchitis.

3/30/1410:42 AM

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pjexpressMember

Both Cipro & Flagyl have only been prescribed to me for one week (7 days)only for my pouchitis. It sounds like 14 days is much more common.

Should I mention to Doc and see about getting it for 14 days?

I seem to now be able to only go about 5 days after the meds before symptoms come back and I need to start another round.

3/31/1412:08 PM

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Scott FMember

If the recovery is only lasting 5 days then the treatment has to be changed. Whether it's a longer course (continuous, if necessary), a different antibiotic, or whatever, the old treatment has proven itself inadequate.

3/31/146:01 PM

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