Can't use flagyl & cipro, what can I use for a flare up?

Hello. Using cipro and/or flagyl have worked well for my flare ups for 3 years but I can't take them now. Cipro causes tendon problems and I'm allergic to flagyl. I'm having a flare up again and I need alternatives. Do you know any safe and effective abx alternatives for crohn's flare ups?

Rifaximin makes me worse, clarithromycin is not as effective. Tried vancomycin with no luck.

Thanks a lot.

Augmentin has worked for me.
Clindamycin also helped but not as much and similar to clarithromycin

Thank you.

You could try EEN: http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=161

Thanks, I'm casein intolerant.

Did you mean that you can't use EEN because you are casein intolerant? There are some without casein. I used VivonexPlus without any problem; however you would need to confirm that their formula is casein--free. A dietician should be able to help you find one, or you could contact some of the formula manufacturers. Good luck with whatever treatment you choose--may you soon be feeling better.

Yes. Thanks for the good wishes. I'm looking for antibiotic alternatives.

Augmentin has helped me several times in the past too.

Alternatively, could you try a course of steroids?

I don't use steroids anymore. Will talk about Augmentin with my doctor. I'm open to other abx alternatives too.

Have you tried any diets without straying?

Yes. I just want to learn about safe and effective abx alternatives for crohn's.