Question 1

i am two days late but i am taking bactrim (for cellulitis) and cipro (ciprofloxacin) (for bladder infection). i took a test but it was negative. ?

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Pregnancy?: First, if you are taking Bactrim you probably do not need to be on Cipro (ciprofloxacin)floxacin unless you had a urine culture showing an organism resistant to the bactrim.  Secondly, you do not want to be on Cipro (ciprofloxacin) if pregnant.  There are no immediate known contraindications to Bactrim for pregnant humans in the first trimester.  Last, you may be pregnant and not yet have a positive test.

Question 2

i had cellulitis last week the infection is gone but when i'm on my feet for hours my foot gets swollen. how long until this stops happening.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Wearing compressive knee high socks would be a good idea.

Question 3

i'm allergic 2 penicillin/prescribed cephalexin 4 a cellulitis infection in my arm from a iv. how fast would a serious reaction occur if allergic ?

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Minutes to hours: A small proportion of penicillin allergic patients can have an allergic reaction to cephalexin.   Drug allergic reactions can occur in minutes to hours if already sensitized.   It is possible to develop serious allergic reactions after several days of being on the medication and in some cases even shortly after stopping the med.  Allergy testing is available for penicillin but not cephalexin.

Question 4

i have been taking antibotics for cellulitis in my knee and my boyfriend ends up with a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

You question is?: You have not asked a question. Where is the site of the yeast infection? Is it mouth, genitals or some other place? He probably got it from you so you should both be treated,

Question 5

had cellulitis over a week ago was treated but skin is still tender on leg. all else good. is the infection gone? i can't risk getting ill again

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Need to examine: There is insufficient information to provide a meaningful opinion. It would be prudent to consult your doctor who knows your history and could examine you. Two general issues; if you are overweight, try hard to lose weight; if you are diabetic, keep tight control of blood sugar.

Question 6

just finished keflex for cellulitis infection and responded well. skin no longer hot or red but still a little swollen.  been 11 days, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: Normal for it to still have some edema.  You can use some light compression hose over the counter-- should help.

Question 7

are cellulitis and strep throat related? can one cause the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Strep can cause cellulitis which is an infection of the superficial layers of skin or mucus membranes. Cellulitis does not cause strep.

Question 8

is it ok to use an antibiotic ointment on cellulitis as it's healing to avoid infections when the blisters break?

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: If it is healing-yes.

Question 9

got a new tattoo. it has infection. (cellulitis i think)i saw a doctor today and i have antibiotics. how do i  take care of my it? wash? soap?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean: Wash with soap and water unless your water is well water. If so use saline to wash it. You also may also need to be tested for blood diseases.

Question 10

treatment  for cellulitis
extreme infection ?

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Antibiotics: Antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis or infection of skin tissues. So go see your Family Doc for evaluation &amp; treatment. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cellulitis/basics/definition/con-20023471 for info.

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I am two days late but i am taking bactrim (for cellulitis) and cipro (ciprofloxacin) (for bladder infection). i took a test but it was negative. ?

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I had cellulitis last week the infection is gone but when i'm on my feet for hours my foot gets swollen. how long until this stops happening.

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I'm allergic 2 penicillin/prescribed cephalexin 4 a cellulitis infection in my arm from a iv. how fast would a serious reaction occur if allergic ?

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I have been taking antibotics for cellulitis in my knee and my boyfriend ends up with a yeast infection?

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Had cellulitis over a week ago was treated but skin is still tender on leg. all else good. is the infection gone? i can't risk getting ill again

A member asked:

Just finished keflex for cellulitis infection and responded well. skin no longer hot or red but still a little swollen. been 11 days, should i worry?

A member asked:

Are cellulitis and strep throat related? can one cause the other?

A member asked:

Is it ok to use an antibiotic ointment on cellulitis as it's healing to avoid infections when the blisters break?

A member asked:

Got a new tattoo. it has infection. (cellulitis i think)i saw a doctor today and i have antibiotics. how do i take care of my it? wash? soap?

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Treatment for cellulitis extreme infection ?

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