Erythromycin

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:19 pm

Hey all, i've been a little poorly for a while now, i've been taking steroids & antibiotics more or less since xmas for chest infections.

My doc on Friday prescribed me Erythromcin and its made me feel awful,

i have violent stomach pains and am feeling very confused, have no appetite and generally feel blummin awful.

Just wonderered if anyone had, had any probs taking antbiotics,

i really dont want to take them but my lymph node's very swollen and painfull, so obviously need them to fight the infection.

Dont want sympathy, just advice x.

Post by **spot** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:27 pm

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.a ... YTHROMYCIN has a pretty good summary of patient reactions, by patients.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:31 pm

abbey wrote: Hey all, i've been a little poorly for a while now, i've been taking steroids & antibiotics more or less since xmas for chest infections.

My doc on Friday prescribed me Erythromcin and its made me feel awful,

i have violent stomach pains and am feeling very confused, have no appetite and generally feel blummin awful.

Just wonderered if anyone had, had any probs taking antbiotics,

i really dont want to take them but my lymph node's very swollen and painfull, so obviously need them to fight the infection.

Dont want sympathy, just advice x.

Abbey love, you should go back to the doctor tomorrow if you still feel the same, or at the very least ring up the surgery. Does it say anything on the bottle/ packet about side effects ?

If you're not eating, the antibiotics might be upsetting your tummy so you should make sure you have at least a piece of toast or a couple of biscuits before you take the meds......good lord...I sound just like a mother.

...never mind, you just get better.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:34 pm

I think you should return to the doctor tomorrow, like everyone has suggested. He can give you a different antibiotic that will not make you so sick.

*I snitched your dancing bunny, it's so cute-thanks!*

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:38 pm

Thanks all, spot that site is very helpful, good to know i'm not alone!

C-girl you're very welcome to my bunny.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:41 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Yeah, what Bez said. I've had to take antibiotics several times in the past few months, and the doctor advised me that they should be taken with food.

No sympathetic remarks, but how about a hug? :yh_hugsA hug'll do nicely thanksx

I've taken them with food, 1 hour after food, 1 hour before food, without food makes no difference!

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:47 pm

Erythromycin is known to cause stomach problems. You should ask him for something else. Problems down below, when the pills are done also. Hope your well soon.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:52 pm

weeder wrote: Erythromycin is known to cause stomach problems. You should ask him for something else. Problems down below, when the pills are done also. Hope your well soon.Thanks luv, already sorted.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:57 pm

Hope you get sorted soon, we don't want to lose our arcade queen. :-4

And stop those little tipples of wine while your on meds. :p

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:02 pm

Abbey sorry your feelling so poorly, you stay in bed that way I can get ahead of you in the ARCADE...!!

http://webmd.com

I have had bronchitis twice this year. This time I have a sinus infection as well uggh..!! I'm taking agumentin which caused stomach problems as well. WEBMD can set your mind at ease with everything you need to know about a drug.. Don't let it go on to long, have they taken an X-ray of your chest to rule out PNEUMONIA ???

YOU TAKE CARE KIDDO..!!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:14 pm

CARLA wrote: Abbey sorry your feelling so poorly, you stay in bed that way I can get ahead of you in the ARCADE...!!

Sod off :wah:

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:18 pm

pina wrote: Hope you get sorted soon, we don't want to lose our arcade queen. :-4

And stop those little tipples of wine while your on meds. :pQueen of the KTTO club me Pina! :wah:

BTW, your mailbox is full.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:21 pm

You might want to try some probiotics, too, to replace intestinal bacteria.

In addition to trying to eat something with it, which is good advice, if

you get some active culture yogurt down there... well, let's just say it

couldn't hurt!!

:-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:28 pm

valerie wrote: You might want to try some probiotics, too, to replace intestinal bacteria.

In addition to trying to eat something with it, which is good advice, if

you get some active culture yogurt down there... well, let's just say it

couldn't hurt!!

:-6Any particular flavour :wah:

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:29 pm

Hey Abbey, maybe some Bio-treated Peeps may help

Hope you feel better soon

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:34 pm

abbey wrote: Any particular flavour :wah:

Um, yeah, actually, I like blackberry myself!!

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:51 pm

abbey wrote: Hey all, i've been a little poorly for a while now, i've been taking steroids & antibiotics more or less since xmas for chest infections.

My doc on Friday prescribed me Erythromcin and its made me feel awful,

i have violent stomach pains and am feeling very confused, have no appetite and generally feel blummin awful.

Just wonderered if anyone had, had any probs taking antbiotics,

i really dont want to take them but my lymph node's very swollen and painfull, so obviously need them to fight the infection.

Dont want sympathy, just advice x.

I cannot take that antibiotic either. It puts my stomach into violent cramps (it doesn't matter how much food I eat with the med) - not to mention what starts coming out the other end. I'm allergic to penicillian so I always get Keflex. Try eating lots of yogurt (8-12 oz. a day) with antibiotics. I always have to do that to keep my intestines in order.

OH yeah - MUCH SYMPATHY - I hope you feel better soon sweetie. :-4

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:54 pm

abbey wrote: Hey all, i've been a little poorly for a while now, i've been taking steroids & antibiotics more or less since xmas for chest infections.

My doc on Friday prescribed me Erythromcin and its made me feel awful,

i have violent stomach pains and am feeling very confused, have no appetite and generally feel blummin awful.

Just wonderered if anyone had, had any probs taking antbiotics,

i really dont want to take them but my lymph node's very swollen and painfull, so obviously need them to fight the infection.

Dont want sympathy, just advice x.

There are side effects to this antibiotic---http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drug ... 82381.html

venus · Post by **venus** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:01 pm

You may be allergic, contact your doc and let them know..

Its not good to keep taking meds you are allergic too as they can cause other problems, they may just need to give you another strand of anti biotics..

keep check of your temprature, lm allergic to pennecillin and my temp goes through the roof, dangerously so..

Maybe call nhs direct for advice as they may say stop them now...

call its worth it, its your health :-3

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:28 am

I would not hesitate to call the doctor. When my son was small, he woke up with hives on his neck. After a long day of playing, every joint in his body started to swell. On the way to the emergency room he was in severe pain. By the time we got there, he was delirious. When asked what had happened, he said, "My daddy stabbed me." Thank God it was obvious he had not been stabbed! :wah: Anyways, my point is, an allergy can be very serious and very severe. We were lucky his throat didn't swell shut. Please call the doctor NOW.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:20 am

How do you feel today.....have you been to the Docs. ??

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:15 am

Went to the docs and he's prescribed a different antibiotic, i'm hoping these will work.

I've had so many pills lately i'm begining to rattle! :wah:

Post by **spot** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:37 am

abbey wrote: Went to the docs and he's prescribed a different antibiotic, i'm hoping these will work.That sounds postitive then. Get well soon. Did he describe it as an allergic reaction? I must say, it didn't sound at all like one to me.

theia · Post by **theia** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:42 am

Abbey, I really hope you start to feel better soon. It sounds as if you've had a miserable time

:yh_hugs

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:01 am

get well luv!! xoxoxox

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