Re: Does this seem like a bladder infection?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:21:02 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Kris wrote:
>
>The urine culture came back negative for any bacteria, so I guess I just
>have to wait three weeks for my sonogram and next appointment with my
>doctor. (Do people who aren't insured by an HMO have these same long
>waits?) In the mean time, I've got two questions that hopefully someone
>can answer for me.
As for my patients, with or without HMOs, if a sonogram is necesary, I
wouldn't tolerate that kind of wait (for me or my patients) and
routinely call radiologists to get my patient in that day or the next
day if symptoms warrant it.
>1. What's the best thing to take for the pain? I've tried Aleve, Advil,
>Tylenol, Midol, Anaprox and Vicodin. None seem to help wiht the pain
>(although the Vicodin knocks me out, so I guess I'm not in pain then!)
>
You've tried most of the "good" stuff. Time to call the doctor and
discuss therapy.
>2. I'm not sure what the symptoms of ureaplasma are, so I'm not sure
>how to tell if it's gone or come back. What should I look for?
Many people have ureaplasm with no symptoms. The symptoms are, at best,
variable.
>Thanks,
>Kris
>
>At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Kris wrote:
>>>
>>>I've been having pain in my lower pelvic region since my D&C in October
>>>for a missed abortion. In mid-November I was given 10 days of
>>>doxycycline for an infection (don't know what kind), and I kept down
>>>about 7 days worth of the pills. A couple of weeks ago, my doctor
>>>prescribed 14 days of doxycycline for ureaplasma. Again, I probably
>>>kept down about 7 days worth of the pills. (If they gave an award for
>>>throwing up pills, I'd win!) Throughout all this, my pelvic pain has
>>>gotten worse. It started out as a dull pain located at about the right
>>>side of my uterus. Then it turned into a sharp pain, then it started
>>>spreading. Sometimes it's a burning feeling, like my uterus area is on
>>>fire, and other times it just horrible cramping.
>>>
>>>While talking to my doctor about it yesterday, he said it might be a
>>>bladder infection, so now I'm waiting for the lab results of that (two
>>>more days to wait). Does that sound right to any of you? I do have to
>>>use the bathroom a lot, but I drink water constantly throughout the day,
>>>so I figured that was why. It doesn't burn when I go, which I always
>>>thought indicated an infection. I'm wondering if it has something to do
>>>with the ureaplasma since I didn't get the whole prescription in my
>>>system.
>>>
>>>Any ideas? I guess I'm hoping it's something that simple, since I'd like
>>>to avoid the sonogram/laparoscopy option that I'll be left with. I just
>>>don't know how I could have had this for over ten weeks without the
>>>burning I thought was supposed to accompany an infection.
>>>
>>>Sorry so long. Thanks for any help,
>>>Kris
>>
>>Obviously, something's wrong. Wait for the urine culture. If it's
>>positive, good - treat it. If it's negative, keep looking for the
>>answer.
>>
>>Sonogram, blood count and sed rate along with vaginal cultures seem
>>indicated now.
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
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>>
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>>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
**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.
**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.
**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
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