Question 1

can i use doxycycline for diverticulitis? allergic to sulfa and penicillin and unable to tolerate cipro/flagyl. have not tried doxycycline.

Accepted Answer

Yes, one of the opti: But you should also try to find out whether you are allergic or intolerant to Flagyl or Cipro.  Seek the help of an allergist since diverticulitis tends to recur. and doxycycline may or may not work the next time.

Question 2

could i use doxycycline to treat diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: general info many  different  antibiotics  can  be used  for  divertiulitis

Question 3

how many milgrams of doxycycline do i need to take for divertiulitis?

Accepted Answer

Get doctor&#x27;s advice: This sounds like you have diagnosed yourself and are hoping to treat yourself without a doctor&#x27;s advice. Sorry, but I won&#x27;t help you do that. Diverticulitis can be serious and other things can cause the same symptoms. See a doctor if you haven&#x27;t done so then follow her advice about treatment. (Apologies if I&#x27;m wrong -- but you still need a doctor&#x27;s direct advice.)

Question 4

are s.m. oto eardrops and doxycycline safe to take together?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Yes, you may take them together

Question 5

i have a flare of diverticulitis and been running a fever of 100.4 at most. my temp is now 99.4 degrees. its been staying lower without meds and pain is better . is that a positive sign? i been to doc recently but not for this. should i go ?

Accepted Answer

: Recent study showed that most mild to moderate cases of diverticulitis are self limited, no definite need for antibiotic treatment. If symptoms have improved you are safe.

Question 6

can i refrigerate doxycycline to make it last while in s asia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it really should not need refrigeration unless in the liquid form.

Question 7

will an ultrasound show diverticulitis or crohn's? had colonoscopy about a year ago and it results were clean. having mid-llq  pain & dr ordered u/s.

Accepted Answer

No diagnostic test: is ever 100%.  There are always false negatives and positives.  In your case, your doctor was probably looking for kidney stones or infection or a problem with your ovary, not something in the colon.  US has better sensitivity in kidney and ovarian problems than in colon problems.

Question 8

still get severe oain from burst diverticulitis septicemua 6 years agi yesterday whats the difference on s pin hole perforation and burst diverticulitis is it safe to do a virtual colonoscopy under these conditions?

Accepted Answer

: The best person to advise on that will be your treating doc- a GI surgeon- for he or she knows your clinical situation best.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed w severe gastritis for over 30 year. recently i had a bad colitis episode the 1st wk of may and its been downhill ever since now they say i have ibs  c and 2 diverticulitis flare up in 2 months. im at my wits end?

Accepted Answer

: There are problems and their solutions. With these findings pl get a consult and care from a GI doc at an academic med. center. Have a dietician adjust your diet, exercise and stay upbeat. Wish you great health

Question 10

diet for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Early vs. Late: Acute diverticulitis is associated with swelling of the colon that may create a temporary partial blockage of the colon. Therefore, we often advocate no food or just liquids during the initial phase of treatment. When food is resumed, it is common to recommend a low-residue diet early on.  After the inflammation resolves, we often recommend high-fiber diets, which may reduce the risk of recurrence.

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Can i use doxycycline for diverticulitis? allergic to sulfa and penicillin and unable to tolerate cipro/flagyl. have not tried doxycycline.

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Could i use doxycycline to treat diverticulitis?

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How many milgrams of doxycycline do i need to take for divertiulitis?

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Are s.m. oto eardrops and doxycycline safe to take together?

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I have a flare of diverticulitis and been running a fever of 100.4 at most. my temp is now 99.4 degrees. its been staying lower without meds and pain is better . is that a positive sign? i been to doc recently but not for this. should i go ?

A member asked:

Can i refrigerate doxycycline to make it last while in s asia?

A member asked:

Will an ultrasound show diverticulitis or crohn's? had colonoscopy about a year ago and it results were clean. having mid-llq pain & dr ordered u/s.

A member asked:

Still get severe oain from burst diverticulitis septicemua 6 years agi yesterday whats the difference on s pin hole perforation and burst diverticulitis is it safe to do a virtual colonoscopy under these conditions?

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed w severe gastritis for over 30 year. recently i had a bad colitis episode the 1st wk of may and its been downhill ever since now they say i have ibs c and 2 diverticulitis flare up in 2 months. im at my wits end?

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Diet for diverticulitis?

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