i have an attack of diverticulitis. taking metronidazole and cipro (ciprofloxacin). the nausea is killing me and i wanted to know if i could take zofran or bonine ?

Question

Taking Flagyl and cipro (ciprofloxacin) for diverticulitis. Should i take probiotics at same time? Can i eat nuts and seeds now or after symptoms (pain) goes away?

Answer 1

Nausea: Most likely the Metronidazole is the culprit. Try to take the medicine after eating something. Zofran (ondansetron) may help as well.

Answer 2

Prescriptions: Anti emetics like phenergan, (promethazine) and zofran need a prescription. Okay to call your doc and make this request. If you are vomiting, get evaluated. If you are not vomiting and no fever, okay to try tea, broth, juices in small frequent amounts.

Answer 3

Depends on the cause: Mscle tension headaches are best treated with nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxyn). Some headaches can feel like eye pain. Nausea can be treated with antiemetic medications. The real issue is that the combination of headache, nausea and eye pain should be evaluated by a doctor because they can be part of a more serious underlying problem.

Answer 4

None: If you are having dull pressure like pain in an eye along with nausea, it could be a sign of increased pressure, especially if you are experiencing blurry vision. Migraines typically feel like throbbing pain and any vision change typically precedes the headache. Migraine however also commonly causes nausea. It would be best to get checked.

Answer 5

Yes: Yes, it can be protective against heart attack , and stroke.

Answer 6

Aspirin: The benefits of Aspirin for primary prevention should be balanced against potential risks of bleeding particularly in older patients with greater risk for bleeding in that age group. Provided such risk is thought acceptable, the protective anti platelet effects of Aspirin might make it a particularly good option in the elderly as the vascular risk is inherenttly higher in this age group.

Answer 7

Maybe: Marijuana can lead to a "heightened" state of awareness (paranoia). This may, in fact, precipitate a panic attack in people who are so predisposed.

Answer 8

Pot & Panic: Very possible, depending on frequency of you, how much, & other variables concerning you diagnoses & health issues.

Answer 9

Probably not: Pain or numbness in the left arm or hand can be associated with heart attacks. However, there usually are other symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. If you just have numbness and tingling it is probably related to pressure on the nerve either in the neck, the elbow, or the wrist areas.

Answer 10

Sometimes: Sometimes it is heart related and sometimes it is a pinched nerve. See your doctor.

Answer 11

Probably not: Arm pain that radiates (travels to) the hand and particularly the fingers is usually not heart related, but more likely to be a pinched nerve in the neck. The is referred to as as cervical neuropahy, if it comes from the spine, or brachial neuropathy, if it comes from lower down. I've seem this happen if someone leans heavily on crutches they have been using for a sprained knee.

Answer 12

Go 4 culture: At this point, i'd definitely obtain a culture of urine prior to deciding on the antibiotic choice. If your e.Colt has not cleared after 3 antibiotic treatments and no culture has been done, it's imperative to get one prior to further treatment. Ciro may be a right choice, but will need to be adjusted to your kidney function.

Answer 13

It depends: Many antiobiotics (including cipro) need to have the dosing adjsuted based on kidney function. Your doctor will be able to determine the best antibiotic and its dose based on many criteria including allergies, drug-drug interactions, renal and liver function, and bacterial sensitivity. Remember that not every UTI needs to be treated for example - asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Answer 14

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is OK: Bacteria have to be sensitive to the antibiotic used or the medication will be ineffective. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) will be fine if the bacteria are sensitive to it, this can be checked by getting a culture and sensitivity test. Your 90 year old should also be hydrated. She hopefully is not retaining urine, or having an indwelling catheter, both of which would make UTI elimination very difficult.

i have an attack of diverticulitis. taking metronidazole and cipro (ciprofloxacin). the nausea is killing me and i wanted to know if i could take zofran or bonine ?

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