This is hard for me as for I am a lady's lady, who doesn't even belch in public and this isn't exactly the most modest subject. However, I am very concerned with these symptoms. Please help me out and try not to get too grossed out. Last night I suddenly came down with severe stomach cramps. Feeling the need to have a BM, I ran to the bathroom. It took quite awhile, but I finally had a very loose BM. Since then, nearly 24 hours later, I'm still feeling the need to go about every half hour, however everytime I try I only pass blood. It's on average about a cup and bright red. On a couple of occasions it actually gushed out before I could make it to the restroom. I am not having any vomiting. But in addition to the stomach cramps, I am also having very uncomfortable pain in the lower back. Fever so far only running 99. I went to the doctor today. He did NOT take a stool sample. But placed me on two medications, Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole, both 2x day. I am really not feeling well at all. Any ideas as to what might be causing this? Am I on the right track by continuing with medication? Also my children are ages 8 months, 20 months, 4 years, 6 years, and 8 years, Should I be concerned with them as well? I really appreciate any help you might be able to give. Thank you!