i have divirticulosis which is asymptomatic. for the past 2 months have been struggling w/ ear inf trying assorted things to correct. 4 past 4 days have been unable to eat any but jello or not eating at all because of jaw pain when chewing and opening mouth wide enough hurts ears and jaws. now seem to be moving past all that finally (yay!!!) but since last night started having severe diarrhea. i don't feel ill-just that-it's close to being disastrous. i'm now able to eat oatmeal, raisin bran and such-is immodium ad ok? anything else i should if continues-drinking fluids to avoid dehydration.
Antibiotics are great in that they kill off bad (and even deadly) bacteria; unfortunately, they kill off good bacteria as well. What can happen is the balance of good bacteria in your body can be thrown off, and a bacteria like C.Diff. can take over and cause an infection and serious illness if not treated. Do NOT take Immodium until they get back with you to say you don't have C.Diff.
C.Diff. bacteria make a toxin and diarrhea is nature's way, the body's way of getting rid of the poison fast so it hopefully won't harm vital organs. Immodium keeps things in the body longer, so to speak, which you do not want to do in case you have this infection.
I'm not saying you have C.Diff., but having had it and seeing my mother struggle with it as well, it's best to be tested as soon as possible. Better safe than sorry.
Good luck,
Yvette