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Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#1 ·
So I’ve got a massive problem on my hands. My dentist prescribed me some Clindamycin because I have this brutal tooth infection that just wouldn't quit. Everything seemed fine at first, until things went south real fast 😢 😵 . Get this—the exact same day I started the antibiotic, my period hit. And it wasn't just a normal period; I’m talking intense pain in my lower abdomen, my kidneys, my lower back, plus diarrhea... it was absolute chaos. This was about two and a half weeks ago. After a week on the Clindamycin—and I didn't think much of the side effects since, you know, period cramps are normal—I realized nothing was stopping. My fever was consistently running high and I looked like a ghost. I finally decided to stop taking the Clindamycin because the tooth inflammation actually calmed down. That was all happening during that first week. Then, over the weekend, my period seemed to taper off. I thought, "Great, finally," but then everything flared right back up a week and a half later. 😲 The bleeding just won't stop. I rushed to see my OB-GYN, who basically brushed me off and told me to come back in two weeks because the bleeding should have stopped by then. Are you kidding me? So here I am, it's Wednesday, and I've been bleeding for two and a half weeks straight. On top of that, my right kidney has been aching for a week. I'm heading back to the gynecologist tomorrow for some intensive testing (assuming they'll even see me if I'm still bleeding). Does anyone have any clue what is going on? I’m convinced it might be a reaction to the Clindamycin—I can't see any other cause besides some kind of systemic inflammation. Has anyone else gone through something like this? 🤷
Richard Smith31 Richard Smith31 Member
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#2 ·
If my gynecologist didn't take me seriously along with everything else, I'd be looking for a new doctor or heading straight to the ER!
I honestly don't know what else to tell you.🤷

Good luck.🙂
Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#3 ·
They’re gonna kill me for this, no doubt about it, but I really need to know what's actually going on here. Can a standard antibiotic seriously cause this much chaos???
Sophia Thomas97 Sophia Thomas97 Newcomer
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#4 ·
I went through something similar when I was taking antibiotics for a sinus infection. After about a week, I ended up in the ER because of antibiotic-related poisoning. In some cases, those meds can trigger an overgrowth of *C. diff* or something like that; normally, that bacteria just lives quietly in your gut, but it can multiply so rapidly that it basically poisons you.
Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#5 ·
So I guess it’s not just me then... Sophia Thomas97, can you actually tell me how dangerous this whole thing is? And did you deal with any bleeding (and when did that stuff actually stop??)
Sophia Thomas97 Sophia Thomas97 Newcomer
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#6 ·
I'm not sure how risky it is after two weeks. In my experience, the bleeding finally stopped after I spent two days at the infectious disease ward getting eight IV bags. I started my antibiotics on Monday and ended up getting my period right then—the cramps, the diarrhea, the bloating, the back pain, and that overwhelming weakness were just brutal. I honestly thought I wasn't going to make it. By Sunday, which was about six or seven days in, I headed over to the clinic. It’s probably best if you just go there.
Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#7 ·
I'm heading to see my OB-GYN tomorrow. Honestly, I am just completely wiped out and exhausted by all of this. Thanks for clearing that up for me...
coppergardener coppergardener Active Member
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#8 ·
Yes, it sounds like *Clostridium difficile*. If you’ve actually got that, you really ought to be prescribed an antibiotic specifically for it—so please, go see your primary care physician instead of just sticking with your OB-GYN.

Have you noticed any blood in your stool?

When you're dealing with antibiotics that heavy, you absolutely have to take a probiotic—and make sure you eat something before the pill, too. Honestly, having a little extra food in your stomach helps buffer everything so it doesn't completely wreck your GI tract. And if you happen to take it right before bed, you really should stay sitting up for about half an hour; better yet, try sleeping with your pillows propped up. Just go grab some probiotics immediately.

Regarding Clindamycin—I had to take it back when I was in dental school for a particularly nasty infection—I didn't experience any bleeding, but it certainly did a number on my system, shall we say? I generally have a very hard time tolerating antibiotics. The side effects I dealt with included hives, skin pain and sensitivity, photosensitivity, stomach and intestinal cramps, reflux, diarrhea, nausea, and general exhaustion—I spent the entire course of treatment basically bedridden. My silly doctor tried to insist on prescribing me a second round, but thank God my dentist stepped in and said it wasn't necessary before just pulling the tooth.

I hope you aren't still taking the Clindamycin?
Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#9 ·
No, I haven't touched it in a week and a half. Look, I’ve always just been one of those people who powers through the pain because my period cramps are absolutely brutal—so yeah, things felt totally off during that first week, and since the discomfort wouldn't quit, I had to stop taking the Clindamycin. But now? I've been bleeding for about 18 days straight. And you know what? You actually hit the nail on the head regarding the photosensitivity thing—I completely ignored that part 😁 ugh, I seriously can't wait until tomorrow so I can finally get this whole mess sorted out...
Carol Cook51 Carol Cook51 NewcomerOP
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#10 ·
And yeah—no bloody stools... thank God for that! Just one more thing I don't need on top of everything else...
placidscout9 placidscout9 Newcomer
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#11 ·
Bringing up an old thread here, but has anyone actually been prescribed Clindamycin lately?? I’m honestly starting to freak out after scrolling through all those side effect lists online...
steelranger10 steelranger10 Newcomer
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#12 ·
Deni

01.06.2003. 22:18

So, my OB-GYN recommended I start using Clindamycin cream two days ago. Everything seemed straightforward enough, until my period decided to show up five days earlier than expected. I’ve been digging through the patient information leaflet, but it’s surprisingly silent on this specific issue. Does anyone know if I should pause the treatment until my cycle is over, or am I supposed to just push through and keep applying the cream regardless? Should I wait to restart once things clear up, or is there no harm in continuing during my period? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for getting back to me.

Serena Williams, PhD

21.06.2003. 23:45

Hey Dan, just a quick heads-up regarding the Clindamycin: you probably shouldn't use it while you're on your period. It’s better to just hold off on the applications until that's over.

So, I just copied over a post from a doctor who was responding to a patient on some forum... now what?

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