Message Number: SG4090 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Ferrets0402@aol.com
Date: 2003-04-18 14:46:01 UTC
Subject: Neomycin for ulcer?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6548084.1050677161091.JavaMail.root@scandium>

I am new to the group, but have kind of a serious problem. Calvin will turn four in May. Since Christmas he has been dealing with an ulcer. It was first diagnosed as IBD, and during his adrenal surgery (a month ago) biopsies were taken to confirm. It was not IBD, but was later diagnosed as a Helicobacter ulcer. He is solely on Carafate and Clavamox, and we pushed her to give us something else to help (like Biaxin). His stool most of the time is a liquid, tarry mess. A fecal test showed he did not have upper GI bleeding. She finally gave us Flagyl and he surprisingly takes it okay. However, yesterday she prescribed Neomycin. I have looked it up on the net and didn't like a lot of what I read. Does anybody have experience with this drug?

He has also had a prolapsed rectum for the last week or so. It's off an on, but I can just imagine the inflammation this ulcer is causing. Is there any medication we can give him for this instead of just Preparation H?

I know this is kind of a detailed question, but I'm hoping that Dr. Williams or someone can help. Thank you!