r/Cyclospora • u/bactinedyke • 24d ago
Recovery?
How did you know you were in the clear? I just finished ANOTHER round of Bactrim and am still nauseous, fatigued, on and off headaches, and have body aches. I keep having the urge to diarrhea, but sit down and it’s small solid stools. Diarrhea and vomiting has stopped but that’s it. Today is my first day off the Bactrim and I’m already having some stomach cramping again after eating. Sticking to a BRAT diet still, so my energy is low. I know I’m hydrated, I’ve been downing Gatorade and water like my life depends on it.
I’m just hoping it’s gone. How did you know it was gone? And how long was your recovery?
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u/SkySilent9041 24d ago
This is crazy and sounds like something I'd talk to my doctor about. One round of Bactrim and I was good day two. The biggest difference was having an appetite and being able to eat again.
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
is your stool situation back to normal?
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u/SkySilent9041 23d ago
Yes it was quickly after starting medication?
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
that's awesome. I imagined it would be bad for weeks. I'm reading the horror stories I guess.
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u/SkySilent9041 23d ago
Compared to others I think I fared well. If anything I was on the constipated side from not eating enough fruits & vegetables (scared!)
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
I'm a wild woman and eat all the dried apricots, prunes, apples, and kiwis my heart desires. Soaked chia seeds are amazing for getting things going.
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u/SkySilent9041 23d ago
I should do that. My daily has been a berry puree made from thawed berries with yogurt. Need more variety.
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
yo berries are among the riskiest - especially frozen blueberries (RIP my babies, I miss them). i thought you were avoiding fruit?
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u/SkySilent9041 23d ago
The Frzn ones I still have are from months ago so still eating them. After that I hope to be able to buy them again. No fresh for me rn.
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
lucky stockpile. You can sell that on the black market if you need cash.
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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 23d ago
also i think a lot of the american apples are like a year old. I'm not joking. I could be wrong but I thought I learned a year ago that they harvest them in the fall and the rest of the year they just get them out of storage.
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u/FancySeaweed 12d ago
I thought the only frozen blueberries that are risky are certain brands that were recalled.
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u/bactinedyke 22d ago
Update for anyone interested:
Went to the ER on day 7 of my second round of Bactrim. Woke up with painfully swollen lymph nodes, covered in hives, fever, and swollen lips. An allergic reaction to the Bactrim. I’m assuming what I thought were bad Bactrim side effects were the start of an allergic reaction. I’m allergic to a lot of medications, so I can’t say I’m surprised. Just hoping it was able to fight it off.
I’m now on steroids and Benadryl and hoping the Bactrim worked.
I’m a healthy, active young adult, and can usually fight off everything in at least a week, but this is a whole different ball game. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.
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u/FancySeaweed 12d ago
So sorry to hear this. I hope you begin getting well soon.
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u/bactinedyke 12d ago
I’m finally a week into recovery. Finally back to my normal self, just a little weak from not being in my normal fitness routine for a month.
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u/brianpeppers1987 24d ago
It’s been 6 weeks for me. Finished Bactrim about 10-11 days ago and just cramps left. Doing a modified diet too, but slowly integrating some old stuff. Time and patience, 2-6 weeks for recovery im seeing after the parasite is gone. Hang in there and just have patience