Re: Follow up ques. to 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 11:24:35 -0600 (CST)
Trust your Dr.
At Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Christina wrote:
>
>The Dr. took swabs and did blood work and she said everything came back
>negative for STD's. However, it was indicated there was an infection.
>Is doxycyline and suprax more powerful antibiotics than the
>metronidazole and Oflaxacin? I began spotting this more a small amount
>and I've read that this can happen with doxycyline...I'm not sure if I
>should be concerned or not.
>
>At Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote:
>>
>>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 :)
>>>
>>--
>>Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
>>Director Obgyn.net Latina
>>Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
>>Buenos Aires
>>Argentina
>>Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
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>>
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>--
>Christina :)
>
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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