Can't use flagyl & cipro, what can I use for a flare up?

[Crohn2357]

Hello. Using cipro and/or flagyl have worked well for my flare ups for 3 years but I can't take them now. Cipro causes tendon problems and I'm allergic to flagyl. I'm having a flare up again and I need alternatives. Do you know any safe and effective abx alternatives for crohn's flare ups?

Rifaximin makes me worse, clarithromycin is not as effective. Tried vancomycin with no luck.

Thanks a lot.

 

[Robrich]

Augmentin has worked for me.
Clindamycin also helped but not as much and similar to clarithromycin

 

[Crohn2357]

Thank you.

 

[happy]

You could try EEN: http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=161

 

[Crohn2357]

Thanks, I'm casein intolerant.

 

[happy]

Did you mean that you can't use EEN because you are casein intolerant? There are some without casein. I used VivonexPlus without any problem; however you would need to confirm that their formula is casein--free. A dietician should be able to help you find one, or you could contact some of the formula manufacturers. Good luck with whatever treatment you choose--may you soon be feeling better.

 

[Crohn2357]

Yes. Thanks for the good wishes. I'm looking for antibiotic alternatives.

 

[SarahD]

Augmentin has helped me several times in the past too.

Alternatively, could you try a course of steroids?

 

[Crohn2357]

I don't use steroids anymore. Will talk about Augmentin with my doctor. I'm open to other abx alternatives too.

 

[Crohns08]

Have you tried any diets without straying?

 

[Crohn2357]

Yes. I just want to learn about safe and effective abx alternatives for crohn's.