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Are Antibiotics Causing Nausea, Diarrhea, Sore Throat, Muscle And Joint Pain?

Hi doctor. I'm 27 year old male. I was on unprescribed anti biotics ( augmentin) for like 3 days and later on I started using amoxycilin and penicillin for no just cause. Since then I have been feeling nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, and low grade fever. Though I had 2 different unprotected sex contacts last 2 weeks. I have been so bothered and i have been wondering if it's the anti biotics side effect or viral symptoms. Moreover , I stopped taking the anti biotics 5 days ago and I've been taking paracetamol and vitamin c; since then the symptoms Is relieving me bit by bit. Help!! Thanks.
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hi I did review your concern. I would advice you to get your stool examined if the symptoms of diarhoea persist. Amox can cause mild diarrhoea as well as it can precipitate C.diff infection in the gut. I Would more likely suspect a viral prodrome but just to be sure a stool examination for neutrophils,blood,c.diff toxin assay and lactorferrin would be best so that we do not miss out on anything.
Wait for 2 days and then you can proceed with this test if symptoms persist,
hope the advice helps you out.
Wish you a very healthy life ahead.
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Are Antibiotics Causing Nausea, Diarrhea, Sore Throat, Muscle And Joint Pain?

Hi I did review your concern. I would advice you to get your stool examined if the symptoms of diarhoea persist. Amox can cause mild diarrhoea as well as it can precipitate C.diff infection in the gut. I Would more likely suspect a viral prodrome but just to be sure a stool examination for neutrophils,blood,c.diff toxin assay and lactorferrin would be best so that we do not miss out on anything. Wait for 2 days and then you can proceed with this test if symptoms persist, hope the advice helps you out. Wish you a very healthy life ahead.