TravelingChris Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am out the hospital, on a heavy duty antibiotic, and don't want to end up back in the hospital. I am not getting dehydrated, don't have a fever, and have no pain. My only problem is that everything is going through me very fast. I am fairly sure this is not c. difficile since I had that last fall and it was very different (fever, pain, blood, etc). So I am trying to live with this but would like help with figuring out constipating foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 We had an issue (still do) with dd3, and the CNP at our doctor's office told us milk and cheese are things that can constipate. We don't cut it out completely, but I've cut back on her milk and cheese intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The yogurt is important to keep some of the healthy bacteria alive in the lower GI . I am so sorry to read that you have had c. difficile my mother had it for months and we evventually got her to an MD that treats this wisely and he utilized an off label use for heart medication thank goodnessit worked. Poor thing was miserable. Eat regular yogurt to slow things down and bananas. I hope you turn a corner soon I know this has not been a good couple weeks for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast ETA: there are some studies that show a possible benefit to taking a probiotic when taking antibiotics, but none that were absolutely conclusive (I recently did research on complementary and alternative methods for my MSN and probiotics was one of my topics). Edited August 3, 2009 by MeanestMomInMidwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Bananas, bread, cheese, apples...anything high in fiber should help I'd think. Hope you're feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 This isn't food, but [someone I know] hates taking Peptol Bismol because of the constipating effect it has on [that person I will not name]. LOL (not me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am out the hospital, on a heavy duty antibiotic, and don't want to end up back in the hospital. I am not getting dehydrated, don't have a fever, and have no pain. My only problem is that everything is going through me very fast. I am fairly sure this is not c. difficile since I had that last fall and it was very different (fever, pain, blood, etc). So I am trying to live with this but would like help with figuring out constipating foods. Rice is for me - in particular Special K cereal (which is too bad cuz I like it). Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Try things without sugar--rice and cheese, in particular. Dairy for those of us who are lactose intolerant has a diarretic effect, tho (if that's even a word). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Bananas, bread, cheese, apples...anything high in fiber should help I'd think. Hope you're feeling better soon! I'm not sure about the high fiber foods because eating lots of those is usually recommended for people who are constipated to loosen things up. I do agree that the cheese and dairy products would be good. How about pasta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 You know, the biggest thing that helped me when I was on high-powered antibiotics for cellulitis was a high-powered pro-biotic. I got it in the refrigerated section of the health food/vitamin store. It is called "Nature's Way - Primadophilus Intensive". It's 'true potency' is 100 Billion CFU according to the box. It is a powder that you can mix in juice, applesauce, yogurt, etc. I took it morning and night. It stopped my diarrhea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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