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What Does Mucus In The Stool Mean?

Female, 41 yrs. UTI. Tried treating it with D-Mannose for several days. Got diarrhea from it and started on Cipro for 2 days. Due to pain that Cipro caused, I ended up on Augmentin for 10 days and ceased the Cipro. Used probiotics to curb the diarrhea that began with D-Mannose. However, 4 days after the last dose of Augmentin, I began having mucus in my stools. Pale yellowish to white. Doctor told me to take Imodium and Culturelle. The Imodium constipated me terribly. Whether it's loose stools or plugged up, I get mucus in varying degrees. I'd rather have loose stools and actually be able to go than be constipated and never go. I am now taking Culturelle 2 pills, 3 x's a day and Ohhira's probiotic, 2 pills, 3x's a day. The mucus in my stools smells sweet, not putrid.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Stop all the medication.
Take Cap. Cefixime 400mg 1+1 for 7 days.
You will be fine.
ORS 1 glass after every loose stool.
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What Does Mucus In The Stool Mean?

Stop all the medication. Take Cap. Cefixime 400mg 1+1 for 7 days. You will be fine. ORS 1 glass after every loose stool.