Re: UROGYNECOLOGY: UTI getting worse on antibiotics???
From: Amy Rosenman, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:19:49 -0500 (CDT)
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Contact the doctor who is treating you immediately. Not all infections
are sensitive to Cipro though it is a good choice. You may be
developing a serious kidney infection, pyelonephritis, which requires
immediate attention.
--
Amy Rosenman, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor GYN
Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Santa Monica, California
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At Thu, 30 Aug 2007, Mari G. wrote:
>
>I was diagnosed with a UTI a couple of days ago (blood and protein in
>urine). I've been taking ciprofloxacin 250 mg 3 times a day for the
>past 2 days, but I actually feel worse. I have pain in my side and
>back, and I feel like I have chills. No fever though. Is it possible
>for a UTI to get worse on antibiotics before it gets better, or does
>this mean the antibiotic is not working?? Thank you for any information.
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