Side Effects Or Something More?

Question

I was given the drug Cipro by a doctor after I told her I had bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis. She was convinced I had an STD and I didn't.

Anyways this was back in March of 07 and after the medication I noticed that my bowels were loose and I couldn't hold it in. Then when that went away anytime I'd go #2 it felt like rocks were in my anus.

Its gotten just a little bit better, but now (Sept '07) everytime I go #2 I get heartburn and the rock feeling comes back all at once. After I'm done I have to lie down because its painful to walk after I wipe becase it burns and itches.

Was this because of the Cipro or something else? What could it be? I don't want to go back to the doctor's :( BTW I'm a 19 y/o female and I've never had anal sex.

Answer 1

Whenever you've taken any type of antibiotic like Cipro it will kill off all of the good bacteria in your digestive system as well as the infection that it was prescribed for. It can take a few months for your body to regain the good bacteria. So, you might consider going to the drug store or health food store and buying a bottle of Acidophilus tablets. It's the natural, healthy bacteria that you need in your digestive system (it's also found in yogurt). It's not very expensive (under $5.00) - take it for a few days and see if it helps.

Answer 2

Could be as a result of the antibiotic. A good way to help the intestinal tract restore the good bacteria it uses to help us digest our food is by taking acidophillous. You can buy it in tablets or by eating yogurt.

But I would recommend having your doctor check this out even further because of the other symptoms you are noticing such as the burning when wiping to see what they think is going on. One other possibility is that of something called hemorrhoids which can cause burning and itching as well.

Answer 3

Sounds like you strained so much from #2 when you had the loose stool that you aggravated a hemorrhoid and have now done it again.