I was on doxycycline for about 2 months for acne. I stopped taking them when I started getting pain in my stomach area. Sometimes on left side sometimes on the right side. Also I get discomfort in the pelvic region. That pain also can be on either side. I was constipated but have been in stool softeners. The pain isn t real bad, probably like a 3. I am 30 yo and this has been going on for about 2-3 months. Oh also sometimes the pain feels like its in my kidneys as well. I have a kidney stone before and it feels somewhat similar. But not as extreme.
Hi. Thanks for your query. The pain you explained may not be due to starting or stopping of Doxycycline. The most probable causes can be ::Colitis as the pain is on both sides of the abdomens as it is not surely indicative of a particular / specific disease / disorder. PID as you have pelvic pain also. The pain is going on for a few months, I would advise you to first take a course of Metronidazole, probiotic, and anti-spasmodic for 5 to 7 days. If there is a relief well and good. If there is no relief-you need to undergo further tests of blood, urine, stool, ultrasonography, colonoscopy and CT scan if required. The further treatment will depend upon the clinico-pathological correlation.