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Re: Doc PLEASE clarify again :)
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:02:55 -0600 (CST)
While crampoing and bloating can be suymptoms of colitis, it does not
mean there is colitis. This is definitively daignosed by colonoscopy
and biopsy. It is likely that you really do NOT have colitis, but
intestinal upset. Ask your doc, though.
At Mon, 11 Mar 2002, sonja wrote:
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>Could it have been that while applying in haste a little bit of it went
>inside mouth giving me colitis like symptoms. Whatever might have
>happened would you advise me to trust my doc and go ahead with it ?
>Sorry for persistent posts on this ... my acne is awful and only
>cleocin works. Thanks a ton!!!!!!
>
>According to the literature, ORAL cleocin has been associated with bowel
>problems such as colitis-like activity. The topical cleocin, according
>to the literature, isn't absorbed so I can't explain your symptoms.
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>Dr. M
>
>At Sat, 9 Mar 2002, sonja wrote: >
>>i posted if cleocin (clindamycin - topical gel for acne) was safe while
>>ttc and subsequently in pregnancy, to which doc kindly replied that
>>there is no evidence of risk. I forgot to add that on 2 seperate
>>instances(in a period of 2-3 years of use) i had very short spell of
>>mild colitis (cramping, bloating) while using it, the symptoms went in a
>>day or two of giving it up. The pamphlet clearly says colitis is NOT an
>>uncommon side-effect. My ob/gyn wrote me Rx for cleocin and assured me
>>it won't pose a risk. I just want to make sure the colitis does not
>>represent unsuitability. By the way cleocin works great for me. If it
>>is unsafe then what else would be recommended. Thanks for your kind
>>response.
>>
>>--
>>sonja p.
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>--
>sonja p.
>
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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