Question 1

i'm given a semen culture for chronic prostatis,epididymitis.but i have been taking levaquin & keflex,which control some of the symptoms.what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: This is very though. Make sure the lab knows that you are taking antibiotics, the culture will be treated differently and hopefully it will grow something with a good response to a different antibiotic that you could  benefit from

Question 2

im finished with my two week course of keflex provided by my urologist but im still having upper and lower back pain and urethral pain. ua was clear, testes ultrasound was normal. psa normal. urologist says its epididymitis, whats my next step ?

Accepted Answer

: Keflex is NOT the treatment for epididymitis. Upper and lower back pain are not symptoms of epididymitis. You need to follow up with your doctor.

Question 3

i have epididmytis/orhitis.ultrasound was done found veriocele otherwise just inflammation. .im in a long term relationship for 14 years, married 6 so sti is not likely. on keflex 500mg/ 4x for 7 daysconcerned will this be enough meds?

Accepted Answer

: The recommended, standard treatment for non-sexually acquired epididymitis is levofloxacin or similar drug (e.g. ciprofloxacin); these are more likely than cephalexin (Keflex) to be active against bacteria that cause most urinary tract infections and epididymitis. If urine culture showed a bacteria sensitive to cephalexin, you'll be fine. If not or uncertain, discuss with the doctor treating you.

Question 4

ive had epididymitis for a long time, and have been treated for it in the past. its in the left testicular. could it also affect the right one?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Acute epididymitis is most commonly infectious in etiology but can also be from noninfectious causes such as trauma and autoimmune diseases. Based on this, it may affect other testes. A urologist should be seen to assess for repeat infections of epididymitis.

Question 5

could flagyl treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Not usually used: Flagyl is not typically used to treat epididymitis because the organisms which cause it are not usually sensitive to Flagyl. The best antibiotics for epididymitis are Levaquin (levofloxacin) or Doxycycline.

Question 6

could cephalexin treat pinguecula?

Accepted Answer

No: Pinguecula are a normal structure sort of like the callus of the eyes.  They are no due to infection or caused by infection.  Cehalexin is a good antibiotic but will have no effect on pingeucula.  Don't waste your money.

Question 7

if i have epididymitis for 2 months and its treated the first 10 days, i recently ejaculated and clear liquid came out. now, i feel pleasure all day?

Accepted Answer

Good for you: It appears the infection has been treated appropriately.   I am not sure why you have the pleasure sensation since then.  But  if it is associated with any concerning symptoms then go back in and see your doctor.

Question 8

epididymitis, how long to treat?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: If epididymitis-causing bug is sensitive to the prescribed antibiotics, usually yes, a course of one-week use will usually suffice but not necessary to resolve epididymal swelling, which may take weeks, even months to soften and disappear; occasionally, post-epididymitis residual tissue induration may last forever. Detail? Ask Doc timely. Best wish ...

Question 9

can cefuroxime treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: It may. But usually not the first choice

Question 10

please tell me can flagyl treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

If due to chlamydia: Otherwise Flagyl will not work.

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I'm given a semen culture for chronic prostatis,epididymitis.but i have been taking levaquin & keflex,which control some of the symptoms.what can i do?

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Im finished with my two week course of keflex provided by my urologist but im still having upper and lower back pain and urethral pain. ua was clear, testes ultrasound was normal. psa normal. urologist says its epididymitis, whats my next step ?

A member asked:

I have epididmytis/orhitis.ultrasound was done found veriocele otherwise just inflammation. .im in a long term relationship for 14 years, married 6 so sti is not likely. on keflex 500mg/ 4x for 7 daysconcerned will this be enough meds?

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Ive had epididymitis for a long time, and have been treated for it in the past. its in the left testicular. could it also affect the right one?

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Could flagyl treat epididymitis?

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Could cephalexin treat pinguecula?

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If i have epididymitis for 2 months and its treated the first 10 days, i recently ejaculated and clear liquid came out. now, i feel pleasure all day?

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Epididymitis, how long to treat?

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Can cefuroxime treat epididymitis?

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Please tell me can flagyl treat epididymitis?

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