i am taking these pills for 10 days. the pills are antibiotics for my infected tooth. the side affect of the pills are stomach cramps so bad that i can hardly eat! hell yesterday i eate a small plate of feed, some cheese sandwhiches, and an apple and i normaly eat a lot more than that. i could not even finish my whole day of college classes.
2006-10-20 07:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
An infected tooth is worse.
2006-10-20 07:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The antibiotic kills off everything, good and bad. That can seriously throw off your digestive system, which depends on the good bacteria, and it can take a long time to get it stable again.
Any time you take an antibiotic, you should also take a good probiotic (at least 2 hours after you take the antibiotic). Yogurt is good, but the bacteria aren't as likely to survive your stomach acid and get down where you need them.
Digestive Advantage is a brand a lot of people like, found in most drugstores for about $10. Other good brands are Culturelle (better but more $$), Trader Joes, Acidophilus Pearls - be sure to get one with at least several billion units. The best are the refrigerated ones at a health store, but they can be expensive.
If you still have stomach troubles, stop by the IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) message board at WebMD - there are a lot of knowledgeable people who can give you great advice:
http://boards.webmd.com/webx?14@@.5987f421
2006-10-20 14:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by brightnbewildered 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infection in ur mouth is a serious thing,but if u r having problems with the medication go back to ur doctor and explain this ok,could be u need another type ok Good luck Curious 2006
2006-10-20 14:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the pains stay after taking the antibiotics than yes it is but if you dont treat the infection there is a chance it will get worse and gang green would set in and that would not be good at all.
2006-10-20 14:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mark D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happens to me when I take an antibiotic. It's pretty common. Try eating a cup of yogurt every day. That will help.
2006-10-20 14:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the pills are to keep your from gettin a periodontal disease
aka your teeth will all rot out if the infection is not cured
deal with the cramps.......im a dental technician
2006-10-20 14:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by DeaconFrost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call you Dr right now to change the antibiotics. There are many others available to choose from. DO NOT SUFFER ANY MORE. Call right now. R.N.
2006-10-20 16:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by rosemary H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋