Akoto
18-09-15, 03:46
Hello everyone,
I am new to the forums, but I read frequently when my health has me worried. I'm hopeful that finally speaking up personally might help me this time!
Sorry to give a bit of unpleasant detail, but for the past three weeks or so, I have had upset stomach/diarrhea and cramps. Those are the only symptoms, no blood in the stool or fever, etc. The two symptoms are hard enough to deal with, as I do have an actual, diagnosed chronic pain problem in the pelvic region!
I was unable to see my GP today because she had to be at the hospital, but her messaging service passed along that I was still having stomach troubles. She didn't have the time to speak with me, but she prescribed an antibiotic called Metronidazole (Flagyl). It's understandable that she was too busy to talk while at the hospital, rather than her office, but it leaves me nervous.
Has anyone ever used Metronidazole, in particular for something like upset stomach, and did it go okay? I feel a bit foolish when I asked for her help, received it, and now hesitate to take it!
As for the three weeks of upset stomach and cramps, I've consulted Doctor Google as well, of course. He disagrees with my GP, who apparently thinks my problem could be bacterial, and says I have colon cancer. :doh: 30 year old male, so I know the odds aren't very much in favor of that, but health anxiety still makes you think so!
I am new to the forums, but I read frequently when my health has me worried. I'm hopeful that finally speaking up personally might help me this time!
Sorry to give a bit of unpleasant detail, but for the past three weeks or so, I have had upset stomach/diarrhea and cramps. Those are the only symptoms, no blood in the stool or fever, etc. The two symptoms are hard enough to deal with, as I do have an actual, diagnosed chronic pain problem in the pelvic region!
I was unable to see my GP today because she had to be at the hospital, but her messaging service passed along that I was still having stomach troubles. She didn't have the time to speak with me, but she prescribed an antibiotic called Metronidazole (Flagyl). It's understandable that she was too busy to talk while at the hospital, rather than her office, but it leaves me nervous.
Has anyone ever used Metronidazole, in particular for something like upset stomach, and did it go okay? I feel a bit foolish when I asked for her help, received it, and now hesitate to take it!
As for the three weeks of upset stomach and cramps, I've consulted Doctor Google as well, of course. He disagrees with my GP, who apparently thinks my problem could be bacterial, and says I have colon cancer. :doh: 30 year old male, so I know the odds aren't very much in favor of that, but health anxiety still makes you think so!