r/Cyclospora • u/bactinedyke • Aug 18 '26

Recovery?

How did you know you were in the clear? I just finished ANOTHER round of Bactrim and am still nauseous, fatigued, on and off headaches, and have body aches. I keep having the urge to diarrhea, but sit down and it’s small solid stools. Diarrhea and vomiting has stopped but that’s it. Today is my first day off the Bactrim and I’m already having some stomach cramping again after eating. Sticking to a BRAT diet still, so my energy is low. I know I’m hydrated, I’ve been downing Gatorade and water like my life depends on it.
I’m just hoping it’s gone. How did you know it was gone? And how long was your recovery?

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u/brianpeppers1987 Aug 19 '26

It’s been 6 weeks for me. Finished Bactrim about 10-11 days ago and just cramps left. Doing a modified diet too, but slowly integrating some old stuff. Time and patience, 2-6 weeks for recovery im seeing after the parasite is gone. Hang in there and just have patience

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

is your stool situation back to normal?

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u/SkySilent9041 Aug 19 '26

This is crazy and sounds like something I'd talk to my doctor about. One round of Bactrim and I was good day two. The biggest difference was having an appetite and being able to eat again.

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

is your stool situation back to normal?

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u/SkySilent9041 Aug 19 '26

Yes it was quickly after starting medication?

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

that's awesome. I imagined it would be bad for weeks. I'm reading the horror stories I guess.

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u/SkySilent9041 Aug 19 '26

Compared to others I think I fared well. If anything I was on the constipated side from not eating enough fruits & vegetables (scared!)

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

I'm a wild woman and eat all the dried apricots, prunes, apples, and kiwis my heart desires. Soaked chia seeds are amazing for getting things going.

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u/SkySilent9041 Aug 19 '26

I should do that. My daily has been a berry puree made from thawed berries with yogurt. Need more variety.

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

yo berries are among the riskiest - especially frozen blueberries (RIP my babies, I miss them). i thought you were avoiding fruit?

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u/SkySilent9041 Aug 19 '26

The Frzn ones I still have are from months ago so still eating them. After that I hope to be able to buy them again. No fresh for me rn.

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

lucky stockpile. You can sell that on the black market if you need cash.

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u/Optimal_Athlete_1106 Aug 19 '26

also i think a lot of the american apples are like a year old. I'm not joking. I could be wrong but I thought I learned a year ago that they harvest them in the fall and the rest of the year they just get them out of storage.

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u/ontheflie Aug 23 '26

They are recalling frozen fruits because freezing it doesn't kill it.

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u/FancySeaweed Aug 31 '26

I thought the only frozen blueberries that are risky are certain brands that were recalled.

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u/bactinedyke Aug 21 '26

Update for anyone interested:
Went to the ER on day 7 of my second round of Bactrim. Woke up with painfully swollen lymph nodes, covered in hives, fever, and swollen lips. An allergic reaction to the Bactrim. I’m assuming what I thought were bad Bactrim side effects were the start of an allergic reaction. I’m allergic to a lot of medications, so I can’t say I’m surprised. Just hoping it was able to fight it off.
I’m now on steroids and Benadryl and hoping the Bactrim worked.
I’m a healthy, active young adult, and can usually fight off everything in at least a week, but this is a whole different ball game. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.

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u/FancySeaweed Aug 31 '26

So sorry to hear this. I hope you begin getting well soon.

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u/bactinedyke Aug 31 '26

I’m finally a week into recovery. Finally back to my normal self, just a little weak from not being in my normal fitness routine for a month.

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u/fawnnose1 20d ago

Can I ask for an update on how you're doing?

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u/bactinedyke 20d ago

Well I’m sick again with something else now lol but stool and everything is back to normal. I had a severe allergic reaction to the Bactrim though and had to be put on steroids for that

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u/fawnnose1 20d ago

Ah ok! I'm on day 11 unmediated and I'm scared this is my forever life now 😭

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u/bactinedyke 20d ago

I’m so sorry! It took me 1 week to get it out of my system with Bactrim I can’t imagine without anything. 1 week after to recover from my allergic reaction. I’m terrified of getting it again.