Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, j.larocque@... writes: > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > Hope that helps. > J. It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary me. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 10:52:30 AM Central Standard Time, earth_angel_1968@... writes: > Deb, > Mandy has been on bacterium a couple times and both times she has had some > stomach problems and very YUCKY stools. > Mark and (Iowa) parents of 2 Mandy (13 w/cf) and Cyle (11 wo/cf) > gdattig5@... wrote So did you continue taking it? Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 10:52:30 AM Central Standard Time, earth_angel_1968@... writes: > Deb, > Mandy has been on bacterium a couple times and both times she has had some > stomach problems and very YUCKY stools. > Mark and (Iowa) parents of 2 Mandy (13 w/cf) and Cyle (11 wo/cf) > gdattig5@... wrote So did you continue taking it? Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 8:18:47 AM Central Standard Time, ROSEMARY3FOR3wCF@... writes: > I always thought - green stools were indicative of a virus. Some antibodics > > play havoc on kids stomachs. Make sure you follow directions i.e. take w/ > food, w/o food, w/ water, w/o milk, w/ tv on, etc. > > > > Rosemary in New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12, 10, 6...I > coined > the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; and now we have a dog named - are you ready > for > this - TOBI after their medication! > I notice this morning that her stools are starting to form a little better but it is still GREEN! YUCK! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 8:18:47 AM Central Standard Time, ROSEMARY3FOR3wCF@... writes: > I always thought - green stools were indicative of a virus. Some antibodics > > play havoc on kids stomachs. Make sure you follow directions i.e. take w/ > food, w/o food, w/ water, w/o milk, w/ tv on, etc. > > > > Rosemary in New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12, 10, 6...I > coined > the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; and now we have a dog named - are you ready > for > this - TOBI after their medication! > I notice this morning that her stools are starting to form a little better but it is still GREEN! YUCK! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 In a message dated 12/23/2002 8:18:47 AM Central Standard Time, ROSEMARY3FOR3wCF@... writes: > I always thought - green stools were indicative of a virus. Some antibodics > > play havoc on kids stomachs. Make sure you follow directions i.e. take w/ > food, w/o food, w/ water, w/o milk, w/ tv on, etc. > > > > Rosemary in New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12, 10, 6...I > coined > the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; and now we have a dog named - are you ready > for > this - TOBI after their medication! > I notice this morning that her stools are starting to form a little better but it is still GREEN! YUCK! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, I am not sure if they do. It would seem they do. Call any health food store in your area. I am thinking that since it is in yogurt and that is as close to liquid as you can get that it may come in drops. I willl do some checking around and see what I find . Joanne > > Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? > Thanks for you help. Deb A > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, I am not sure if they do. It would seem they do. Call any health food store in your area. I am thinking that since it is in yogurt and that is as close to liquid as you can get that it may come in drops. I willl do some checking around and see what I find . Joanne > > Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? > Thanks for you help. Deb A > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, I am not sure if they do. It would seem they do. Call any health food store in your area. I am thinking that since it is in yogurt and that is as close to liquid as you can get that it may come in drops. I willl do some checking around and see what I find . Joanne > > Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? > Thanks for you help. Deb A > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, They do make acidophilus in liquid form. Coincidentally, my daughter was just put on bactrim on Friday and I just bought some from GNC. It was $9.99 for a pretty big bottle. Why is your daughter taking bactrim? Holly >From: gdattig5@... >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: Question >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:24:20 EST > >In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:43:57 AM Central Standard Time, >luckylungsforjo@... writes: > > > > > > Deb, > > > > Bactrim is very commonly prescribed to those with CF. I think I was on >it > > for > > about 6 years before I got my lungs. I now take it 3 times a week as >part > > of > > the post lung tx regime. > > > > Bactrim and Sulfatrim are the same thing. Sulfatrim is the generic. > > > > As to the bowel movements. Antiobiotics kill bacteria. But your >stomach, > > yours included has good bacteria in it also. This good bacteria helps to > > digest and you need it. But antiobiotics do not know the difference >between > > > > good and bad bacteria, so it kills it all. Hence we get the runs and > > strange bowel movements when on antiobioitics. Many doctors just say, > > " nothing we can do " . But there are several things you can do. Not sure >how > > > > old your child is, but eating yogurt can help, but the plain yogurt is > > better. Acidophillus restores the good bacteria to the stomach and > > intestines. Yogurt has this. But the acidophillus in yogurt is not >really > > enough to combat the powerful meds, so taking Megadophilus, or > > acidophillus, > > in pill form is the way to go. You can ask the pharmacist if they have >any. > > I > > get mine at our Grocery store in the natural food section, as many >people > > who > > are into natural food take this. Most likely it is refreigerated and >you > > want to get one that says " 2 billion parts " . The higher the parts the > > better. Yogurt is very low in this. I know when I would be in the > > hospital > > on antiobioitic and just running to the bathroom, they would order a >yogurt > > > > for me and think they solved my problem. Need to educate our docs on >how > > acidophillus works and what form or it we need. Also, I think that >sugars, > > like in sweetened yogurt can deplete the acidophillus to some degree so > > that > > is why the yogurt does little to help. Plain yogurt is best and then >for > > about an hour nothing else sweet is best to do. > > > > Hope this helps a little. I still do the acidophlillus if I get put on > > some > > heavy drugs and never have a problem anymore. > > > > Good luck > > Joanne > > > >Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? >Thanks for you help. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, They do make acidophilus in liquid form. Coincidentally, my daughter was just put on bactrim on Friday and I just bought some from GNC. It was $9.99 for a pretty big bottle. Why is your daughter taking bactrim? Holly >From: gdattig5@... >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: Question >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:24:20 EST > >In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:43:57 AM Central Standard Time, >luckylungsforjo@... writes: > > > > > > Deb, > > > > Bactrim is very commonly prescribed to those with CF. I think I was on >it > > for > > about 6 years before I got my lungs. I now take it 3 times a week as >part > > of > > the post lung tx regime. > > > > Bactrim and Sulfatrim are the same thing. Sulfatrim is the generic. > > > > As to the bowel movements. Antiobiotics kill bacteria. But your >stomach, > > yours included has good bacteria in it also. This good bacteria helps to > > digest and you need it. But antiobiotics do not know the difference >between > > > > good and bad bacteria, so it kills it all. Hence we get the runs and > > strange bowel movements when on antiobioitics. Many doctors just say, > > " nothing we can do " . But there are several things you can do. Not sure >how > > > > old your child is, but eating yogurt can help, but the plain yogurt is > > better. Acidophillus restores the good bacteria to the stomach and > > intestines. Yogurt has this. But the acidophillus in yogurt is not >really > > enough to combat the powerful meds, so taking Megadophilus, or > > acidophillus, > > in pill form is the way to go. You can ask the pharmacist if they have >any. > > I > > get mine at our Grocery store in the natural food section, as many >people > > who > > are into natural food take this. Most likely it is refreigerated and >you > > want to get one that says " 2 billion parts " . The higher the parts the > > better. Yogurt is very low in this. I know when I would be in the > > hospital > > on antiobioitic and just running to the bathroom, they would order a >yogurt > > > > for me and think they solved my problem. Need to educate our docs on >how > > acidophillus works and what form or it we need. Also, I think that >sugars, > > like in sweetened yogurt can deplete the acidophillus to some degree so > > that > > is why the yogurt does little to help. Plain yogurt is best and then >for > > about an hour nothing else sweet is best to do. > > > > Hope this helps a little. I still do the acidophlillus if I get put on > > some > > heavy drugs and never have a problem anymore. > > > > Good luck > > Joanne > > > >Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? >Thanks for you help. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Deb, They do make acidophilus in liquid form. Coincidentally, my daughter was just put on bactrim on Friday and I just bought some from GNC. It was $9.99 for a pretty big bottle. Why is your daughter taking bactrim? Holly >From: gdattig5@... >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: Question >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:24:20 EST > >In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:43:57 AM Central Standard Time, >luckylungsforjo@... writes: > > > > > > Deb, > > > > Bactrim is very commonly prescribed to those with CF. I think I was on >it > > for > > about 6 years before I got my lungs. I now take it 3 times a week as >part > > of > > the post lung tx regime. > > > > Bactrim and Sulfatrim are the same thing. Sulfatrim is the generic. > > > > As to the bowel movements. Antiobiotics kill bacteria. But your >stomach, > > yours included has good bacteria in it also. This good bacteria helps to > > digest and you need it. But antiobiotics do not know the difference >between > > > > good and bad bacteria, so it kills it all. Hence we get the runs and > > strange bowel movements when on antiobioitics. Many doctors just say, > > " nothing we can do " . But there are several things you can do. Not sure >how > > > > old your child is, but eating yogurt can help, but the plain yogurt is > > better. Acidophillus restores the good bacteria to the stomach and > > intestines. Yogurt has this. But the acidophillus in yogurt is not >really > > enough to combat the powerful meds, so taking Megadophilus, or > > acidophillus, > > in pill form is the way to go. You can ask the pharmacist if they have >any. > > I > > get mine at our Grocery store in the natural food section, as many >people > > who > > are into natural food take this. Most likely it is refreigerated and >you > > want to get one that says " 2 billion parts " . The higher the parts the > > better. Yogurt is very low in this. I know when I would be in the > > hospital > > on antiobioitic and just running to the bathroom, they would order a >yogurt > > > > for me and think they solved my problem. Need to educate our docs on >how > > acidophillus works and what form or it we need. Also, I think that >sugars, > > like in sweetened yogurt can deplete the acidophillus to some degree so > > that > > is why the yogurt does little to help. Plain yogurt is best and then >for > > about an hour nothing else sweet is best to do. > > > > Hope this helps a little. I still do the acidophlillus if I get put on > > some > > heavy drugs and never have a problem anymore. > > > > Good luck > > Joanne > > > >Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? >Thanks for you help. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 They also make chewable acidophilis........ Holly > >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: Question >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:35:11 -0500 > >Deb, >They do make acidophilus in liquid form. Coincidentally, my daughter was >just put on bactrim on Friday and I just bought some from GNC. It was $9.99 >for a pretty big bottle. Why is your daughter taking bactrim? > >Holly > > > > > >From: gdattig5@... > >Reply-To: cfparents > >To: cfparents > >Subject: Re: Question > >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:24:20 EST > > > >In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:43:57 AM Central Standard Time, > >luckylungsforjo@... writes: > > > > > > > > > > Deb, > > > > > > Bactrim is very commonly prescribed to those with CF. I think I was on > >it > > > for > > > about 6 years before I got my lungs. I now take it 3 times a week as > >part > > > of > > > the post lung tx regime. > > > > > > Bactrim and Sulfatrim are the same thing. Sulfatrim is the generic. > > > > > > As to the bowel movements. Antiobiotics kill bacteria. But your > >stomach, > > > yours included has good bacteria in it also. This good bacteria helps >to > > > digest and you need it. But antiobiotics do not know the difference > >between > > > > > > good and bad bacteria, so it kills it all. Hence we get the runs and > > > strange bowel movements when on antiobioitics. Many doctors just say, > > > " nothing we can do " . But there are several things you can do. Not >sure > >how > > > > > > old your child is, but eating yogurt can help, but the plain yogurt is > > > better. Acidophillus restores the good bacteria to the stomach and > > > intestines. Yogurt has this. But the acidophillus in yogurt is not > >really > > > enough to combat the powerful meds, so taking Megadophilus, or > > > acidophillus, > > > in pill form is the way to go. You can ask the pharmacist if they have > >any. > > > I > > > get mine at our Grocery store in the natural food section, as many > >people > > > who > > > are into natural food take this. Most likely it is refreigerated and > >you > > > want to get one that says " 2 billion parts " . The higher the parts the > > > better. Yogurt is very low in this. I know when I would be in the > > > hospital > > > on antiobioitic and just running to the bathroom, they would order a > >yogurt > > > > > > for me and think they solved my problem. Need to educate our docs on > >how > > > acidophillus works and what form or it we need. Also, I think that > >sugars, > > > like in sweetened yogurt can deplete the acidophillus to some degree >so > > > that > > > is why the yogurt does little to help. Plain yogurt is best and then > >for > > > about an hour nothing else sweet is best to do. > > > > > > Hope this helps a little. I still do the acidophlillus if I get put >on > > > some > > > heavy drugs and never have a problem anymore. > > > > > > Good luck > > > Joanne > > > > > > >Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? > >Thanks for you help. Deb A > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 They also make chewable acidophilis........ Holly > >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: Question >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:35:11 -0500 > >Deb, >They do make acidophilus in liquid form. Coincidentally, my daughter was >just put on bactrim on Friday and I just bought some from GNC. It was $9.99 >for a pretty big bottle. Why is your daughter taking bactrim? > >Holly > > > > > >From: gdattig5@... > >Reply-To: cfparents > >To: cfparents > >Subject: Re: Question > >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 21:24:20 EST > > > >In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:43:57 AM Central Standard Time, > >luckylungsforjo@... writes: > > > > > > > > > > Deb, > > > > > > Bactrim is very commonly prescribed to those with CF. I think I was on > >it > > > for > > > about 6 years before I got my lungs. I now take it 3 times a week as > >part > > > of > > > the post lung tx regime. > > > > > > Bactrim and Sulfatrim are the same thing. Sulfatrim is the generic. > > > > > > As to the bowel movements. Antiobiotics kill bacteria. But your > >stomach, > > > yours included has good bacteria in it also. This good bacteria helps >to > > > digest and you need it. But antiobiotics do not know the difference > >between > > > > > > good and bad bacteria, so it kills it all. Hence we get the runs and > > > strange bowel movements when on antiobioitics. Many doctors just say, > > > " nothing we can do " . But there are several things you can do. Not >sure > >how > > > > > > old your child is, but eating yogurt can help, but the plain yogurt is > > > better. Acidophillus restores the good bacteria to the stomach and > > > intestines. Yogurt has this. But the acidophillus in yogurt is not > >really > > > enough to combat the powerful meds, so taking Megadophilus, or > > > acidophillus, > > > in pill form is the way to go. You can ask the pharmacist if they have > >any. > > > I > > > get mine at our Grocery store in the natural food section, as many > >people > > > who > > > are into natural food take this. Most likely it is refreigerated and > >you > > > want to get one that says " 2 billion parts " . The higher the parts the > > > better. Yogurt is very low in this. I know when I would be in the > > > hospital > > > on antiobioitic and just running to the bathroom, they would order a > >yogurt > > > > > > for me and think they solved my problem. Need to educate our docs on > >how > > > acidophillus works and what form or it we need. Also, I think that > >sugars, > > > like in sweetened yogurt can deplete the acidophillus to some degree >so > > > that > > > is why the yogurt does little to help. Plain yogurt is best and then > >for > > > about an hour nothing else sweet is best to do. > > > > > > Hope this helps a little. I still do the acidophlillus if I get put >on > > > some > > > heavy drugs and never have a problem anymore. > > > > > > Good luck > > > Joanne > > > > > > >Joanne my youngest is 5. Do they make that acidophlillus in liquid form? > >Thanks for you help. Deb A > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 ---Hi Deb, The symptoms you are describing are very familiar. I'll give you a quick history. My daughter 10 w/cf was on Bactrim for Stenotropomonis (spelling)? Her then CF clinic doc decided to leave her on Bactrim for a base anitbiotic. We kept complaining that she had no appetite, very tired and stomach problems---The doc didn't listen to us. My daughter wasn't gaining any weight and the doc kept putting her on I.V. antibiotics. Anyway long story short--we switched doctors in the mean time for a lot of reasons and he immediately took her of Bactrim. She has only had to go on it once since for about 2 weeks for the same germ and we again noticed the same symptoms almost immediately but got through because it was only for 2 weeks to work on the bug. The new doc said he gave her high dose for short period because of all the side effects and that Bactrim was known for the symptoms we described. My advice to you is to be sure to relay all symptoms to the doc and make sure he/she listens to you as you know your child better than anyone. Also since switching doc's my daughter has gone from under 25th percentile to over 50 percentile and her PFT's have increased dramatically. I blame most of the problem of her weight etc. on Bactrim and a doc that wouldn't listen. Good Luck J. In cfparents , gdattig5@a... wrote: > In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, > j.larocque@v... writes: > > > > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > > Hope that helps. > > J. > > It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary > me. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 ---Hi Deb, The symptoms you are describing are very familiar. I'll give you a quick history. My daughter 10 w/cf was on Bactrim for Stenotropomonis (spelling)? Her then CF clinic doc decided to leave her on Bactrim for a base anitbiotic. We kept complaining that she had no appetite, very tired and stomach problems---The doc didn't listen to us. My daughter wasn't gaining any weight and the doc kept putting her on I.V. antibiotics. Anyway long story short--we switched doctors in the mean time for a lot of reasons and he immediately took her of Bactrim. She has only had to go on it once since for about 2 weeks for the same germ and we again noticed the same symptoms almost immediately but got through because it was only for 2 weeks to work on the bug. The new doc said he gave her high dose for short period because of all the side effects and that Bactrim was known for the symptoms we described. My advice to you is to be sure to relay all symptoms to the doc and make sure he/she listens to you as you know your child better than anyone. Also since switching doc's my daughter has gone from under 25th percentile to over 50 percentile and her PFT's have increased dramatically. I blame most of the problem of her weight etc. on Bactrim and a doc that wouldn't listen. Good Luck J. In cfparents , gdattig5@a... wrote: > In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, > j.larocque@v... writes: > > > > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > > Hope that helps. > > J. > > It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary > me. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 ---Hi Deb, The symptoms you are describing are very familiar. I'll give you a quick history. My daughter 10 w/cf was on Bactrim for Stenotropomonis (spelling)? Her then CF clinic doc decided to leave her on Bactrim for a base anitbiotic. We kept complaining that she had no appetite, very tired and stomach problems---The doc didn't listen to us. My daughter wasn't gaining any weight and the doc kept putting her on I.V. antibiotics. Anyway long story short--we switched doctors in the mean time for a lot of reasons and he immediately took her of Bactrim. She has only had to go on it once since for about 2 weeks for the same germ and we again noticed the same symptoms almost immediately but got through because it was only for 2 weeks to work on the bug. The new doc said he gave her high dose for short period because of all the side effects and that Bactrim was known for the symptoms we described. My advice to you is to be sure to relay all symptoms to the doc and make sure he/she listens to you as you know your child better than anyone. Also since switching doc's my daughter has gone from under 25th percentile to over 50 percentile and her PFT's have increased dramatically. I blame most of the problem of her weight etc. on Bactrim and a doc that wouldn't listen. Good Luck J. In cfparents , gdattig5@a... wrote: > In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, > j.larocque@v... writes: > > > > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > > Hope that helps. > > J. > > It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary > me. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 ---Hi Deb, Yes my daughter was very tired, bad stomach and no appetite while on Bactrim. She was on it for a long time and didn't gain any weight while on it. There is a long story about our history with Bactrim and the doc that wanted my daughter on it for base antibiotic. Since we have changed docs, hospitals for a lot of reasons and we are much happier. She has only had to take Bactrim once since for particular bug, and new doc gave her high dose for short period of time because of what it does to my daughter. May I ask why yours is taking Bactrim and for how long? My advice it to relay all symptoms and concerns to the doc and maybe yours will only need to be on it for a limited amount of time. MAMA USUALLY KNOWS BEST!!!!!This is something I have had to learn the hard way! As a footnote-since switching docs, hospitals, my daughter has gone from under the 25th percentile to over 50 percentile BMI and her PFT's have increased dramatically. J. In cfparents , gdattig5@a... wrote: > In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, > j.larocque@v... writes: > > > > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > > Hope that helps. > > J. > > It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary > me. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 ---Hi Deb, Yes my daughter was very tired, bad stomach and no appetite while on Bactrim. She was on it for a long time and didn't gain any weight while on it. There is a long story about our history with Bactrim and the doc that wanted my daughter on it for base antibiotic. Since we have changed docs, hospitals for a lot of reasons and we are much happier. She has only had to take Bactrim once since for particular bug, and new doc gave her high dose for short period of time because of what it does to my daughter. May I ask why yours is taking Bactrim and for how long? My advice it to relay all symptoms and concerns to the doc and maybe yours will only need to be on it for a limited amount of time. MAMA USUALLY KNOWS BEST!!!!!This is something I have had to learn the hard way! As a footnote-since switching docs, hospitals, my daughter has gone from under the 25th percentile to over 50 percentile BMI and her PFT's have increased dramatically. J. In cfparents , gdattig5@a... wrote: > In a message dated 12/23/2002 7:15:45 AM Central Standard Time, > j.larocque@v... writes: > > > > ---My daughter 10 w/cf has been on Bactrim in the past and we have > > found that yes it does cause stomach problems and also kills ones > > appetite. My daughters pulmonologist confirmed that as well. > > Hope that helps. > > J. > > It just seems like she is really tired too. It is really starting to scary > me. Deb A > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 In a message dated 12/24/2002 3:52:33 PM Central Standard Time, j.larocque@... writes: > > ---Hi Deb, > Yes my daughter was very tired, bad stomach and no appetite while on > Bactrim. She was on it for a long time and didn't gain any weight > while on it. There is a long story about our history with Bactrim > and the doc that wanted my daughter on it for base antibiotic. Since > we have changed docs, hospitals for a lot of reasons and we are much > happier. She has only had to take Bactrim once since for particular > bug, and new doc gave her high dose for short period of time because > of what it does to my daughter. May I ask why yours is taking > Bactrim and for how long? My advice it to relay all symptoms and > concerns to the doc and maybe yours will only need to be on it for a > limited amount of time. > MAMA USUALLY KNOWS BEST!!!!!This is something I have had to learn the > hard way! As a footnote-since switching docs, hospitals, my daughter > has gone from under the 25th percentile to over 50 percentile BMI and > her PFT's have increased dramatically. > J. She is taking it for a bacteria that I can't remember the name of. She had it last month and they thought cipro would get rid of it but it did not. So they said bactruim would. I told them she is complaining of her stomach hurting but they tell me it is not the character of bactruim so she is telling me to increase her enzymes instead. I think she is CRAZY!! Because it started when we started the medication. They want her to take it for 3 months. I think after Christmas I am going to tell them after we get done with this bottle I am not giving her anymore. Thanks for your help. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 In a message dated 12/24/2002 3:52:33 PM Central Standard Time, j.larocque@... writes: > > ---Hi Deb, > Yes my daughter was very tired, bad stomach and no appetite while on > Bactrim. She was on it for a long time and didn't gain any weight > while on it. There is a long story about our history with Bactrim > and the doc that wanted my daughter on it for base antibiotic. Since > we have changed docs, hospitals for a lot of reasons and we are much > happier. She has only had to take Bactrim once since for particular > bug, and new doc gave her high dose for short period of time because > of what it does to my daughter. May I ask why yours is taking > Bactrim and for how long? My advice it to relay all symptoms and > concerns to the doc and maybe yours will only need to be on it for a > limited amount of time. > MAMA USUALLY KNOWS BEST!!!!!This is something I have had to learn the > hard way! As a footnote-since switching docs, hospitals, my daughter > has gone from under the 25th percentile to over 50 percentile BMI and > her PFT's have increased dramatically. > J. She is taking it for a bacteria that I can't remember the name of. She had it last month and they thought cipro would get rid of it but it did not. So they said bactruim would. I told them she is complaining of her stomach hurting but they tell me it is not the character of bactruim so she is telling me to increase her enzymes instead. I think she is CRAZY!! Because it started when we started the medication. They want her to take it for 3 months. I think after Christmas I am going to tell them after we get done with this bottle I am not giving her anymore. Thanks for your help. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 In a message dated 12/24/2002 3:52:33 PM Central Standard Time, j.larocque@... writes: > > ---Hi Deb, > Yes my daughter was very tired, bad stomach and no appetite while on > Bactrim. She was on it for a long time and didn't gain any weight > while on it. There is a long story about our history with Bactrim > and the doc that wanted my daughter on it for base antibiotic. Since > we have changed docs, hospitals for a lot of reasons and we are much > happier. She has only had to take Bactrim once since for particular > bug, and new doc gave her high dose for short period of time because > of what it does to my daughter. May I ask why yours is taking > Bactrim and for how long? My advice it to relay all symptoms and > concerns to the doc and maybe yours will only need to be on it for a > limited amount of time. > MAMA USUALLY KNOWS BEST!!!!!This is something I have had to learn the > hard way! As a footnote-since switching docs, hospitals, my daughter > has gone from under the 25th percentile to over 50 percentile BMI and > her PFT's have increased dramatically. > J. She is taking it for a bacteria that I can't remember the name of. She had it last month and they thought cipro would get rid of it but it did not. So they said bactruim would. I told them she is complaining of her stomach hurting but they tell me it is not the character of bactruim so she is telling me to increase her enzymes instead. I think she is CRAZY!! Because it started when we started the medication. They want her to take it for 3 months. I think after Christmas I am going to tell them after we get done with this bottle I am not giving her anymore. Thanks for your help. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 Bactrim is an antibiotic, Sulfatrim being the same thing, different brand name. Both Triana and I have both been on it (she in liquid form, myself in pill form). Never had stomach upset, either of us. However, here's some info I got off the web. You'll note it DOES mention stomach upset under the Side Effects. Dunno what's wrong with that nurse. Co-trimoxazole (SMX-TMP) Brand Names: Septra, Bactrim and Sulfatrim Reason for taking medication: Bactrim is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections including urinary, ear and respiratory infections. This medication is not recommended for use in infants younger than 2 months. Dose, schedule and storage: Take each dose with fluids. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food or milk. The liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before each dose. If your child is taking this medicine to prevent a urine infection, he/she should take the prescribed dose at bedtime. For babies and children, the dose is determined by weight and will need to be adjusted as the child grows. Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. If a dose is missed: Take the dose as soon as you remember that you missed it; but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Then continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Common side effects which may occur: If your child develops: rash, itching, swelling, breathing problems, notify your physician and discontinue the medicine. This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting. If any of these effects persist or become severe, inform our office. The sulfa in this combination drug may increase sensitivity to sunlight, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. In case of an overdose, call: Poison Control Center-1-. Question My youngest is on a medication they call bactruim but the bottle it says sulfatrim. Ever since we start this she has complain of her stomach hurting more after she takes it. I sent a e-mail to the nurse practitioner and she tell that this is not the character of this medication. Is this true? has anyone else had problems with this drug. Also her stools have been looser then normal and very GREEN! YUCK! Thanks for your help in advance. Deb A ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2002 Report Share Posted December 25, 2002 In a message dated 12/24/2002 4:24:12 PM Central Standard Time, chaosangel@... writes: > > Bactrim is an antibiotic, Sulfatrim being the same thing, different brand > name. Both Triana and I have both been on it (she in liquid form, myself > in pill form). Never had stomach upset, either of us. However, here's > some info I got off the web. You'll note it DOES mention stomach upset > under the Side Effects. Dunno what's wrong with that nurse. > > Co-trimoxazole (SMX-TMP) > > Brand Names: Septra, Bactrim and Sulfatrim > > Reason for taking medication: > > Bactrim is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections > including urinary, ear and > > respiratory infections. > > This medication is not recommended for use in infants younger than 2 > months. > > Dose, schedule and storage: > > Take each dose with fluids. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with > food or milk. The > > liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before each > dose. If your child is > > taking this medicine to prevent a urine infection, he/she should take the > prescribed dose at > > bedtime. > > For babies and children, the dose is determined by weight and will need to > be adjusted as the > > child grows. > > Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of > reach of children. > > If a dose is missed: > > Take the dose as soon as you remember that you missed it; but if it is > almost time for your next > > dose, skip the missed dose. Then continue with your regular dosing > schedule. Do not double > > dose. > > Common side effects which may occur: > > If your child develops: rash, itching, swelling, breathing problems, notify > your physician and > > discontinue the medicine. > > This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or > vomiting. If any of > > these effects persist or become severe, inform our office. The sulfa in > this combination drug may > > increase sensitivity to sunlight, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. > > In case of an overdose, call: Poison Control Center-1-. > Thanks for this information! I am going to send this to our nurse. Because we do take it with milk too. Her stools are starting to look a little better but she is still tired. You know something is wrong when she crawls on you lap when you are opening Christams presents and says I'm tired Mom and she just got out of bed. It scares me! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2002 Report Share Posted December 25, 2002 In a message dated 12/24/2002 4:24:12 PM Central Standard Time, chaosangel@... writes: > > Bactrim is an antibiotic, Sulfatrim being the same thing, different brand > name. Both Triana and I have both been on it (she in liquid form, myself > in pill form). Never had stomach upset, either of us. However, here's > some info I got off the web. You'll note it DOES mention stomach upset > under the Side Effects. Dunno what's wrong with that nurse. > > Co-trimoxazole (SMX-TMP) > > Brand Names: Septra, Bactrim and Sulfatrim > > Reason for taking medication: > > Bactrim is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections > including urinary, ear and > > respiratory infections. > > This medication is not recommended for use in infants younger than 2 > months. > > Dose, schedule and storage: > > Take each dose with fluids. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with > food or milk. The > > liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before each > dose. If your child is > > taking this medicine to prevent a urine infection, he/she should take the > prescribed dose at > > bedtime. > > For babies and children, the dose is determined by weight and will need to > be adjusted as the > > child grows. > > Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of > reach of children. > > If a dose is missed: > > Take the dose as soon as you remember that you missed it; but if it is > almost time for your next > > dose, skip the missed dose. Then continue with your regular dosing > schedule. Do not double > > dose. > > Common side effects which may occur: > > If your child develops: rash, itching, swelling, breathing problems, notify > your physician and > > discontinue the medicine. > > This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or > vomiting. If any of > > these effects persist or become severe, inform our office. The sulfa in > this combination drug may > > increase sensitivity to sunlight, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. > > In case of an overdose, call: Poison Control Center-1-. > Thanks for this information! I am going to send this to our nurse. Because we do take it with milk too. Her stools are starting to look a little better but she is still tired. You know something is wrong when she crawls on you lap when you are opening Christams presents and says I'm tired Mom and she just got out of bed. It scares me! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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