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Hello every one could really do with some support from you all.

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kathy46023
kathy46023

firstly, I have to thank you all for starting this blog, I don't know what I would have done without it! I have never heard of D until three weeks ago when I was taken to hospital with this nasty horrible condition. I spent three days on a drip being pumbed with Metronidazole 400mg and Ciprofloxacin 500mg. these antibiotics seem to be worse than the pain. I have now finished them yesterday and feeling better apart from feeling so weak and tired, is this normal? I don't know which way to turn at the moment and could really do with your info on it all regarding food/drink etc.

Kathy

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  • alexandra62000
    alexandra62000 kathy46023

    Posted

    You may still be having some discomfort as your body heals inside and your natural bacteria levels return. Take it gently with your diet for a few weeks, starting with plain foods that are easily digestible. Rest up and get your strength back too. Best wishes.
    • kathy46023
      kathy46023 alexandra62000

      Posted

      Hello Alexandra. Thank you for your advice,really helpful! Could you help with some diet ideas, I'm finding it hard to put foods together to actually make up a meal? Last night I had 3 small new potatoes with a piece of salmon steak, I did peel the potatos. Then I had a jelly, I'm I on the right path. I am in stage 2 of recovery.

  • susan95516
    susan95516 kathy46023

    Posted

    Take it easy lots of people take only liquid for a few days after an attack Drink plenty of water and rest up I had a bad attack at Christmas was ill for a week it took me about a month to start feeling better Hope you feel better soon
    • kathy46023
      kathy46023 susan95516

      Posted

      Hi Susan,

      Thanks for posting me. Can you tell me what you did when you had a bad attack at Christmas. Did you have antibiotics handy. I'm thinking of asking my doctor for a emergency supply. I hate the antis they make me really ill but I suppose we have to take them.

    • susan95516
      susan95516 kathy46023

      Posted

      I should have gone to hospital but it was when they were at busting point. So I spent 4 days in bed went to GP when it opened and took antibiotics. My GP has given me some to keep at home just incase it happens again x
  • zeta00700
    zeta00700 kathy46023

    Posted

    Keep to soft foods and drink minimum of 2lts of water a day. They call it a liquid diet. Keep the portions of your food also small. And eat in intervals. This helps your digestive system get a break in between.

    Also, if you feel constipated because this may happen after the antibiotics works out your system use senokot - I was told by my surgeon only to use senokot.

    I do hope you feel better soon. And once you start with fibre again you will feel your energy rise again.

    • kathy46023
      kathy46023 zeta00700

      Posted

      Thanks for your post Zeta, everbody is so helpful, you also seem to know what your talking about too. I'm so glad I found this blog! you are so right about the energy thing...I have none at the moment. I will take on board all you have said. All advice is welcome. wink

      Thanks

  • alexandra62000
    alexandra62000 kathy46023

    Posted

    Hi Kathy, I'm not much of a cook, but when I need to revert to plain food I generally go for eggs, fish or chicken. I have potatoes boiled, jacket (remove skins) or mashed with a little milk. As for veg I go for root veg such as carrots, or leafy things like cabbage, or broccoli and cauliflower. All well cooked to aid digestion. I'm not a great pudding type, but have natural yogurt for dessert.

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