Antibiotics Double edged sword ?

i think i have a UTI so if I call the doctors will they just automatically give me medicine to cure it? what if i have something else or if its nothing at all? if i take the medicine will it make me sick or anything?
same with a yeast infection medicine?

For either a UTI or a yeast infection, you can’t just call for an antibiotic or anti-fungal (unless you get an over the counter UTI remedey which never works called AZO, or an over the counter yeast infection treatment like Monistat). You have to go in, and like the person above me said, they’ll take a urine sample and put it under the microscope to determine if you have a UTI.

What are your symptroms? Because UTIs and Yeast Infections have quite a few different subsets of symptoms. It is also important for your doc to do a vaginal swab and put it under the microscope too, because there are a variety of different yeast cultures that respond differently to all the different types of drugs available (Diflucan, Tioconazole, MIaconazole, etc.)

If you were to take an antibiotic thinking you had a UTI but you really had a yeast infection, you would be in living hell. Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of yeast, a fungus, which is caused by a shortage of healthy bacteria present to keep it at bay (bacteria eats the yeast, which maintains a healthy balance). If you already have a shortage of bacteria and an overgrowth of yeast, and you take a medication that even further kills off bacteria (anti-biotic), then you are screwed and will be miserable. Not to mention, it is not good to take antibiotics unless you absolutely must, because bacteria are always evolving and you don’t want them to get drug resistent.

On the other hand, if you have a UTI and treated it with a yeast infection drug, this won’t make your UTI any worse because the two systems aren’t interconnected, but each time you introduce an anti-fungal into your body, it won’t kill off 100% of the yeast you have that naturally occur, which makes them stronger against the drug. So, the day you actually DO have a yeast infection, it may be harder to cure cuz the stronger yeast that survived your mis-medication are the ones who have reproduced.

Just go to the doc, give them your symptoms, let them do a test or such, and let them decide what you should take

What kind of antibiotic are you given when you get an abortion done? I need to know because I’m allergic to alot of antibiotics.

You will probably be given Cipro or Flagyl.

A doctor will give you an antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection, but you are given a vaccine to keep a virus (and some bacteria) from making you ill. What is the difference between these approaches?

the antibiotic is to treat a bacteria. A vaccine is to prevent certain diseases / viruses

My pet mouse has the symptoms of a respiratory infection, including frequent sneezing/coughing. I've read online it's a common problem for mice, and it can kill them or lead to permanent chronic infection.
I can't find an answer to my question: is there any chance the mouse will recover and be healthy again? Has anyone had a mouse that was sick and coughing but eventually stopped?
Unfortunately a vet isn't really an option for me. I don't even have close to enough money for an appointment or antibiotics.

I added tetracycline to my mouse's water when she first showed symptoms of a URI. She lost a noticeable amount of weight. Within a few days she was looking much better. Two weeks later I changed them back to regular water, which I now regret. I've read they need to be on the stuff for 21 - 30 days. They only had untreated water for two days before I switched it back (a week ago) and now that same mouse is making a clucking noise and I'm really worried about her.

Try tetracycline, though. It's the second-best thing you can do (besides the vet, which I can't spend the money on, either). You can find it by the fish. It's for fish, but people use it for mice.

Does everyone get better right away on antibiotics for a UTI or can it take some time for the bladder to settle down?

I feel better on the first day of taking antibiotics. But it's VERY important that even if you feel all better, you keep taking the remaining doses of the prescription because althought you may feel better, it takes several days to get rid of all of the bacteria. If you stop taking it after one day, you will not get rid of all the bacteria and your UTI will not be fully gone and it will come back.

I only had sex one time on the 2nd day of taking the pills. i still have 8 days left..as long as i dont have sex again should my uti still clear up ?

yes it will still clear up but if you are having sex with out protection you can give the guy the uti and then get it right back

My child was once diagnosed (UTI) urinary tract infection after complaining of lower abdominal pain and this was cured. The pain persisted and CT showed swollen lymph nodes in her lower abdomen.She was put on antibiotic but no change. The Dr suggested a biopsy to investigate on the cause of the lymph nodes. I'm not convinced that there is no more diagnosis except through biopsy.

Lymph nodes all over the body are part of the immune system. While they can enlarge anytime you have a viral or bacterial infection, they should go back down once the infection is gone. It's more common to see them enlarge in the neck than the groin as well. Sometimes a particular lymph node can be blocked or infected itself, and there are other problems that can cause them to enlarge. Since your doctor can't find an infection to explain why it's swollen, the best way to get the answers he/she needs is to biopsy it. Then it will be possible to decide what needs to be done next. Sometimes a biopsy is the only way to find the answer, and this is one of those times. I understand it sounds awful, and frightening to consider for your child. However, it's not actually that traumatic for the child. They can give the child a mild sedative and use a needle to draw out the sample. The child never really knows anything has been done, only that they napped and woke up. I honestly don't know what to say to convince you, other than to say that if this were one of my children, I wouldn't hesitate.

I have nine cats. All indoor, all healthy with the exception of one unfortunate female who suffers from UTI on and off. I have tried cantharis, which seems to help. Don't like the side effects from antibiotics. Any other "natural" suggestions? Thanks a million!

To keep UTI's from coming back, I suggest feeding a raw diet. Many have had success with raw and no recurrences of UTI. Although it may be difficult to feed just one cat raw with having 9.

What do they do when the round of antibiotics doesn't work? Is there anyone out there whose child has experienced UTIs? She is still having accidents and foul smelling urine.

First, the doctor needs to switch antibiotics. If you have completely tried one, then the organism is likely resistant and another antibiotic needs to be tried. A lower tract UTI can progress to the upper tract where it can become dangerous to the body. You need to get to the pediatrician to get this addressed.

In the meantime, give her plenty of fluids (water and cranberry juice); and make sure any fever above 101 deg F is controlled.

Besides that, just make sure she is comfortable.

Hoping she feels better soon!

this started the night before last night and progressed to vomiting last night. I tried to get a hold of my doctor yesterday and couldn't. This morning the secretary told me my symptoms were probably not related to the medicine and to keep taking the antibiotic. She also said I could take some over the counter medicines for my symptoms. My question is is it normal for a medical secretary to give you advise. Do they sometimes have the training to answer these kind of questions?
ok heres something strange my doctors office called in a new antibiotic but didn't even let me know till I already started back with the old one. I think I might have had a stomach virus and I gave my stomach a rest a day because I was scared to take the meds. Well I seem ok now although it does make me drousy with headaches. I still have a stinking UTI though and backache cramps a little. It's like I am starting all over with my treatment grrrrr….
Thank you all for your answers they really helped and gave me some ideas.

Um, no, they don't usually have this kind of training. I JUST finished school for medical billing, which lands you actually doing the billing, or working at a front desk as a receptionist such as herself… we get a LOT of medical training, but we are absolutely NOT allowed to give medical advice, without telling you that it is "our personal opinion, but you should check w/ your Dr". Sometimes an office will have a Medical Assistant or Nurse answering phones, in which case they may have the clearance to say that… but unless you know, be cautious and wait until you talk w/ your Dr. I was put on antibiotics a few months ago for a nose, ear, and chest infection (flu turned into hell) and I got SO sick, just like you explained. They finally just took me off the antibiotic once my symptoms were gone (other than the antibiotic induced sickness) and said "to heck w/ finishing the bottle, we gotta get you to start eating again!!' They decided it wasn't worth the risk being pregnant and not being able to get the nutrition needed. So, definitely get a hold of your Dr!!!
I hope you feel better soon. I've been in your shoes, it is NOT fun. You poor girly Good luck hun!