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Can Cephalexin Be Taken For Joints Pain Despite Having Diarrhea?

i had a Bladder infection & I hurt so bad all over & everyday it is getting worse, it is in my joints & sometimes it is even hard for me to walk. Before I started taking Cephalexin 500 MG 3 times a day for 10 days. Right away after 2 days I stomach started bothering me, I was tired & I was napping in the morning & afternoon because I didn t feel like doing anything. THe I got diarrhea & the light came on in my head so I cut back to one in the morning & one at bedtime. I was some better except for the joint pain & it was only today I thought I bet anything it is the meds. I will call my doctor in the morning but should I discontinue to use it. I only have tonight & tomorrow to take it but the hurting is almost unbearable
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the Cephalexin. I recommend you not to stop the treatment of antibiotics.

I suggest using Imodium for diarrhea. I also recommend using daily probiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Can Cephalexin Be Taken For Joints Pain Despite Having Diarrhea?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the Cephalexin. I recommend you not to stop the treatment of antibiotics. I suggest using Imodium for diarrhea. I also recommend using daily probiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician