[QUAD-L] Self Medicate

[Dan]

How many of you guys self medicate for UTIs? Last week I had the 
classic symptoms of a UTI - foul smelling cloudy urine and a fever of 
102.1. I had some Keflex on hand (one of only two antibiotics I'm not 
allergic to, the other being Biaxin) so I started taking a one week 
dose - 500mg 4Xday. Well, when I talked to my PP - though his nurse - 
I was told he was not pleased. I'm thinking I had no choice. So, what 
do you guys think?

Also, when I call my doctor I always have to talk to his nurse and 
she decides if I should make an appointment to see the doctor or go 
to the emergency room, those are my only options. Is this standard 
procedure these days?

Dan