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Incredibly weak. I’m getting bloated really bad, especially after eating. Frequent urges to go evacuate but not much accomplished when I do. However I’m sticking to a low fiber diet and even at that, Im not eating anywhere near my usual amount. Living more on protein shakes I think. But I’m just feeling worse and worse.  Of course, it’s the weekend and I won’t be able to speak to anyone; just go to ER if it gets unbearable. I did manage to get a message back from my GI dr and he wants me to step up the probiotics. I was expecting him to go with antibiotics. Was dreading them....they all make me sick. Cipro, Flagyl, rifaximin.  They make me feel instantly blocked. He gave me tinidazole a few months ago for future bouts of pouchitis. But he’s wanting me to do more probiotics now. Opinions? 

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I’m sorry you are not feeling well. I’ve been experiencing severe gurgling/ gas, bloating & abdominal pain & tenesmus (feeling like I have to go but nothing happens) the last 5 days myself. I came in the site to read others thoughts & suggestions too. Today I put myself on a liquid diet, lots of fluids-  broth, water, green tea (hoping to reduce inflammation) small cup black coffee, it seems to have helped quiet the insides for me so far, no pain tonight, only slight bloat.  I need to figure out a consistent way of eating too and adequate bathroom time/ use. I used to make smoothies with plain Greek yogurt, banana, and blueberries in the morning and seemed to set a good digestive pace for the day (good stool formed & flow) but it’s been a while since I’ve been making those. Also, I think evacuation/ “going to the bathroom” when the pouch signals (you get the urge) is key- don’t hold for long. I’ve been “holding it & feel like it might have caused this inflammation. I’m experiencing. I hope you feel better soon. A little self care & reset might be needed and definitely doctor or ER if you’re dehydrated.

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