Hello,
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
It is less likely that you developed diarrhea due to Keflex. Because you developed those symptoms within 45 minutes of taking the antibiotic.
And that is too short a period to develop antiobiotic associated diarrhea or a C.diff diarrhea.
You probably acquired some stomach bug which caused diarrhea.
Stomach cramps that you developed is further proof of a stomach bug.
Now that you pass excess mucus in stool. you probably have colitis which I feel is related to the prior infection.
I would advise you to get a stool analysis done to rule out infection and also get a colonoscopy done as you have signs of colitis which is there for quite sometime now.
Meanwhile you can consider taking a course of metronidazole along with probiotic supplements.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Patient replied :
Now that I think about it, the night that I had the diarrhea I had a fish sandwich from arbys that didn't taste right for some reason, but I figured it just tasted different because I usually don't get tartar sauce on it. Also is colitis why I feel like I have a big bowel movement just waiting to be pushed out but every time I try I get what is in the pictures? Also, how would I go about convencing my doctor to get a colonoscophy and stool analysis when she is so sure that this is all just because of my blood pressure medicine? And if this is what's going on is it safe that she has me taking Miralax and Lactalose together? She made the impression that next time I call her with anything regarding my stomach/stool issues she'll just change my blood pressure medicine. Also I am noticing that my gas smells like rotten eggs.. And I am right now getting intermittent sharp cramps in my lower right abdomen almost near my hip, it pulses then stops then pulses a sharp pressure-like pain. I just took the lactulose an hour ago and now am having almost uncontrollable diarrhea every 5 minutes and it smells like rotten eggs. And when I pass gas it is very pungent like rotten eggs and it feels almost hot when I do.
Hi,
Yes, colitis is a possibility.
If you doctor is not willing for a colonoscopy, you can take a course of metronidazole as suggested earlier.
There will be good relief if it is infectious colitis..
You can at least get the stool analysis done.
You can stop the laxatives.
You can discuss with your doctor about the possibility of infectious colitis.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards
Patient replied :
Ok I will ask my doctor for that. I am also getting a few other symptoms but am not sure if it would be related to the tummy issue? Itchy skin, gums are getting inflamed and I am bruising more easily. I just noticed these symptoms within the last week.
Hi,
These symptoms may not be related to your tummy issue.
I would advise you to get a liver panel, coagulation profile and a complete blood count done for evaluation of these symptoms.
Regards.