Re: How do I know this treatment is working? 2nd round of antibiotics
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 10:34:42 -0600 (CST)
They are different type of ATB, I assume they run lab for Chlamydia.They
will work in 10 to 14 days.
At Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Christina wrote:
>
>Ok, a bit of history. At the beginning of Dec. I went to see the Dr.
>because I had come down with a Pelvic Infection. It was not caused by
>an STD (tests were negative and my husband and I are very faithful to
>each other). Since it had been going on since I had given birth to my
>daughter in May, it was suspected that this is when I came down with it.
>I was treated with Oflaxacin and Metronidazole for 14 days and the
>infection went away. I went in for a re-check on the 14th day of
>treatment and everything was fine. 7 days later I was back in the Dr.'s
>office with the infection back again. (that was 4 days ago) This time
>it was decided that I would be treated with doxycyline (100mg)and
>suprax(400mg)for 14 days and that my husband would be treated as well. I
>have been on this course of treatment for 4 days now (this is the fourth
>day).Is doxycyline and suprax more powerful antibiotics than what I was
>on before? How long will it take for me to know if its working?
>
>--
>Christina :)
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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