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Reply to "Worth Doubling Up on Flagyl & Cipro?"

CT Barrister and Scott F thanks for your replies. My last scope was about 2 years ago . At that time gastroenterologist told me I had pouchitis flare up and possibly Chrons but it wasn't definite for Chrons. She referred me to a gastroenterologist closer to where I live for further follow up but wouldn't give me a prescription for pouchitis at that time telling me I would have to see my local gastroenterologist for this . Needless to say I was not happy with this as I was in need of antibiotics at that time as she clearly saw on my scope. I had to see a doctor on call at our local hospital when I got home. About 3 months later I finally got to see local gastroenterologist and after trying Cortifoam enema and next Entocort enema which didn't work for me , I told her Flagyl and Cipro in combination helped me in the past.  She gave me a prescription for both and on a future visit gave me a prescription with 3 refills for both. I used all these up and called to make appointment to get a new prescription only to find out that she had sent my local family doctor a letter saying that she didn't need to see me again  . She didn't even scope me while I was her patient. I was quite disappointed and shocked about this situation . My family doctor has given me a prescription for Cipro and Flagyl for 10 days treatment with 6 refills which is good but I don't knowable  what I am going to do about seeing a gastroenterologist again , my family doctor said I would need to have an even worse condition than I have now to be referred to a gastroenterologist again  . This is so frustrating, I feel I need to have a gastroenterologist to keep check on things but I think it comes down to patient overload for these gastroenterologists in my area . So I guess I'll have to take Cipro and Flagyl until I can get to see a gastroenterologist again. I am concerned about having to take these antibiotics all the time , have either of your gastroenterologists given their opinions on long term continuous use of Cipro and Flagyl ? Scott F what is dosage of Cipro and Flagyl you take at bedtime? Looking forward to your responses. Thank you.

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