Hospitalized

Got admitted Thurs night, just got out today. They did a CT scan with die and contrast. Determined pretty bad Pancolitis. Started IV steroids, antibiotic, and pepcid for upset stomach.
Bleeding stopped, green diarrhea, gas and pain still. Sent me home with 40 mg Pred, Cipro, Flagyl, hydrocortisone sups.
They want me to continue antibiotics for 10 days.
Any coaching and guidance or feedback from you guys at this point? And why 2 antibiotics??
I’m home now so I’m happy and my energy is ok.
And no bleeding. Just lots of pain when pooping, which is still liquid form. Lost 6 lbs in 2 days at hospital. No other complications.

2 antibiotics work together yet seperately to kill of different strains of bacteria located in you GI tract. I would start eating some yogurt. It helps with yeast infections that develop due to antibiotics. If you are male you may think you won't get them .. men get them--, just in different places. Think raw itchy peeling skin all the way up your butt crack... I would get Calmoseptine at Walmart or CVS. It's an over the counter cream that protects your anus and surrounding skin from the acid like output you are probably having. You will have to ask for it because they hide it behind the counter. It helps raw butt tremendously. I would also try some fiber to try to solidify your output somewhat and change your diet to things with a slower transit time that are easier in your tummy. You could also call and ask you doc for something prescription to slow it down.

Also...talk to your docs about their future gameplan. They may need to have you on stronger medication.

Good luck. I hope you feel better soon.

Clo

Sorry to hear about what happened. Were you checked for c-diff? I asked because, I ended up in the hospital with it & had green diarrhea. I was put on a probiotic called Floraster by the dr, it's available OTC. You have to time taking it with the antibiotics, the will kill th bad & good bacteria needed to balance the gut.

You need to discuss trying Entyvio again, however, it is a slow going medication, you didn't give it enough time.

I was going to ask about c diff as well. If symptoms continue, I'd maybe see about getting retested for it. I don't know why they'd give you any antibiotics, let alone two strong ones, if you tested negative for all infectious causes. Flagyl can cause a nasty metallic taste, so I put it on a spoonful of yogurt or applesauce and then swallow, not letting the pill touch my tongue.

Glad you're home now. Hope you get better soon.