 [ Symptoms ] we are in open enrollment for our health insurance benefits  can you please tell me if we can qualify for the exchange if the cost is less or do we have to participate in the employer sponsored plan [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you have experienced a side effect from an antibiotic what you are describing is not uncommon antibiotics destroy all types of bacteria including the good kind that live in your gut this can account for the symptoms you describe you can try eating yogurt with active cultures for example lactobacillus or acidophilus or you can take an over the counter supplement containing these flora your pharmacist can help you figure out which product to take these may help your natural bacteria get back in balance in your intestines if your symptoms do not clear up within a week or so you may want to consult your health care provider wishing you well