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Just got threw taking 2 weeks of bactrim and a week later feel lower abdominal pain like it's back. have ibs. can ibs mimic or cause symptoms?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Uncertain: Do not understand why you were put on bactrim for flu. The concern now is that you may have developed a C difficile infection in the guts because of the Bactrim. Need to see your doctor- perhaps a different one than the one who Rx'd Bactrim for your "flu".

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/9/2019

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A member asked:

Just got threw taking 2 weeks of bactrim and a week later feel lower abdominal pain like it's back. have ibs. can ibs mimic or cause symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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