Ok I'm pretty certain that you're not supposed to drink while on ivs but does anyone know does that mean STRICTLY no alcohol at all? Also since the ivs stay in your system for a while after you finish your course has anyone been told whether you need to wait a few days before drinking once you finish? Thanx!
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Alcohol and i.v.s
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Emily65Roses
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I don't know anything about it, really. I know having some alcohol generally won't kill you, simply because I've done it. I think part of the reason they tell you to avoid it is because you're constantly using Heparin when on IVs, and that's a blood thinner. So you'll get drunk faster, and blah blah. If I'm wrong, someone say so, but I kind of assumed that was part of the reason. As for the rest of it... I have no idea.
I don't remember what antibiotic I was on a few years ago (it was oral and I haven't had it since) but the doc said if I drank while on it that it would cause uncontrollable vomitting. Also since alcohol kinda goes right through you (notice how you always have to pee when you drink) it can flush out you meds before they can do any good. The point is you never really know what kind of reaction you might have so just don't drink while you're on antibiotics.
I have taken Metronidozal (Flagyl) for a digestive infection. I was not allowed to have any alcohol, not even cough syrup. It will make you very sick. I wasn't thinking one day and I took some cold medicine. Within an hour I was vomiting so hard my stomach had bruises and I was hospitalized. It is the only antibiotic that I know of that strictly prohibits alcohol, I am sure there are more that I don't know of.
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luke
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Cfmomma,
This is completely off the topic, but....you actually had a GI infection? I heard a theory a long time ago that I am/was pretty inclined to agree with that we are "immuned" to GI infections. Do you mind to tell me more details?
Luke Bailey, MBA RRT
This is completely off the topic, but....you actually had a GI infection? I heard a theory a long time ago that I am/was pretty inclined to agree with that we are "immuned" to GI infections. Do you mind to tell me more details?
Luke Bailey, MBA RRT
Well strictly speaking i dont think its the best of ideas to get totally wasted whilst on Ivs... and im guessing what drugs your on has alot to deal with it.
HOWEVER
Last year i has to have a tune-up right before my senior graduation... was on IV tobra and ceftaxime (i think) however my LOVELY doc gave me permission to have teh entire night out of hospital and even drink up at the after-party. The condition? only to miss one set of Iv's (they are given three times a day, 8 am, 2 pm and 10 pm) so after the 2 pm session i was off to the beauty parlour....
I didnt return back to the ward until about 7.45 the next day )totally drunk mind you, hey its my graduation!) and even luckier for me he even wrote me up extra fluids for my IV to reduce any possible hang over, (i didnt drink that much though).
WHta a mad docter... letting me go to my formal with a drip in my arm and also giving me the ok to drink. Understanding like that is fabulous...
HOWEVER
Last year i has to have a tune-up right before my senior graduation... was on IV tobra and ceftaxime (i think) however my LOVELY doc gave me permission to have teh entire night out of hospital and even drink up at the after-party. The condition? only to miss one set of Iv's (they are given three times a day, 8 am, 2 pm and 10 pm) so after the 2 pm session i was off to the beauty parlour....
I didnt return back to the ward until about 7.45 the next day )totally drunk mind you, hey its my graduation!) and even luckier for me he even wrote me up extra fluids for my IV to reduce any possible hang over, (i didnt drink that much though).
WHta a mad docter... letting me go to my formal with a drip in my arm and also giving me the ok to drink. Understanding like that is fabulous...
Luke, I am not the one with CF my son is. I have Crohns disease and am much more likely to get GI infections, parasites, etc.. I had the Heliobactor pylori (sp?) infection. I've also had Salmonella, Giardia and a few more I can't begin to pronounce.
I didn't know people with CF don't get GI infections. Why is that? When I have infections I make a point to stay away from my son and he spends the night at my parents. That would be great if we didn't have to worry about him getting my nasty stomach bugs!
I didn't know people with CF don't get GI infections. Why is that? When I have infections I make a point to stay away from my son and he spends the night at my parents. That would be great if we didn't have to worry about him getting my nasty stomach bugs!
Emeraldmirror
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people with cf can still get GI infections, i've had one, it's from the antibiotics killing all the good bacteria in your intestine and letting the bad over grow, which is kinda why being on things like cipro make you have to poop a lot more.
Ashley 20 w/cf
Ashley 20 w/cf
To the anonymous person who went to their graduation, I notice you get your ivs at 8am, 2pm and 10pm. I always get mine at 8am 4pm and midnight, so that they're all 8 hours apart. Do you always get your ivs at 8,2,10? Do other people get theirs 8hourly or like 8,2,10?? Just curious to know!
NoDayButToday
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Luke- There is actually a theory that the CF gene makes a person immune to choolera. I don't know if there is anything to it, but it may be similar to the theory you heard.
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luke
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Coll,
That is the theory I was referring to. The theory relates to the cholera epidemic in Europe and the bodys evolution to prevent death from that infection. The reason the chloride shift doesnt work correctly is/was to prevent diarrhea death related to cholera. So one could infer that we wouldn't react to any others either. I can honestly say that in my 29 years I can't remember one GI illness other that CF.
Here is one for you Coll, sickle cell anemia is the genetic disease for black people like CF is to white people. Interesting enough is that people with sickle cell anemia are "immuned" to malaria (prevalent in Africa).
Evolution is a strange thing, ever wonder why >95% of us are sterile, maybe our bodies are trying to eliminate our disease by not allowing us to pass it on?
That is the theory I was referring to. The theory relates to the cholera epidemic in Europe and the bodys evolution to prevent death from that infection. The reason the chloride shift doesnt work correctly is/was to prevent diarrhea death related to cholera. So one could infer that we wouldn't react to any others either. I can honestly say that in my 29 years I can't remember one GI illness other that CF.
Here is one for you Coll, sickle cell anemia is the genetic disease for black people like CF is to white people. Interesting enough is that people with sickle cell anemia are "immuned" to malaria (prevalent in Africa).
Evolution is a strange thing, ever wonder why >95% of us are sterile, maybe our bodies are trying to eliminate our disease by not allowing us to pass it on?
Luke that last point you made about <95% being sterile and evolution is really interesting. I never thought of it like that. . We did evolution in biology briefly but only covered birds genetic changes but it was interesting.
With regards to drinking alcohol, iv decided only to have the occasional glass of wine and not everyday. I feel that thats safe enough but Im gona ask my doctor next week just to be on the safe side..
With regards to drinking alcohol, iv decided only to have the occasional glass of wine and not everyday. I feel that thats safe enough but Im gona ask my doctor next week just to be on the safe side..
Flagyl is not an antibiotic. CF people can get GI infections. Flagyl is usually given for a condition known as clostridium difficile (C-diff) which people get when they are on alot of antibiotics or very strong antibiotics (vanc is notorious for causing this infection). The antibiotics kill off the normal flora of the gut causing the infection.
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luke
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Anonymous,
Thanks for your input, but I am a registered respiratory therapist and I know medications and microbes very well. But...next time when I have a medical quandary I will be sure to ask you.
I will say this I have never gotten a GI infection and tonight to prove my point I will be eating some raw chicken just to prove it! Don't worry I am a professional but do encourage amateurs not to try this at home!
luke
Thanks for your input, but I am a registered respiratory therapist and I know medications and microbes very well. But...next time when I have a medical quandary I will be sure to ask you.
I will say this I have never gotten a GI infection and tonight to prove my point I will be eating some raw chicken just to prove it! Don't worry I am a professional but do encourage amateurs not to try this at home!
luke
Sorry if I stepped on your toes Luke - I will not speak up anymore. I was just going by what I was told by a doctor when my child had C-diff from her vancomycin.
I am sorry that you felt that the only way to educate me on this antibacterial medication was to be rude.
So Noted
I am sorry that you felt that the only way to educate me on this antibacterial medication was to be rude.
So Noted