did you consider checking the level of white blood cells in your urine before you self medicated?
On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >
