Self Medication should always be with the guide and understanding of your docs. Call and let them know what you are doing. Give them the option to call you and advise...... Best Wishes In a message dated 5/31/2010 1:09:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Exactly my point. I seldom get UTIs but one time I got one and ended up with Sepsis and had to spend two days in the hospital. Hence, the self medication. Dan At 01:33 PM 5/31/2010, Nichole Rohling said something that elicited my response: I have a rx for cipro on hand at all times. if i get symptomatic which is foul odor and a lot of white sediment i start taking it. i always call the dr but talk with nurse and usually end up completing dosage. i rarely get a fever with it.........try to nip it before it gets that bad. nicki -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [_ mailto:[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ] Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:15 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Self Medicate When you sense a UTI, call your MD or URO and leave a message. If no reply in 8 hrs, consider the self medication. Much depends on your relationship with the meds and your doctor's confidence in you. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/31/2010 12:04:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: 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
