Question 1

is it wise to take antibiotics for green mucus from lungs, but no fever or hacking cough, but i do have copd or do i wait and see if i do get sicker?

Accepted Answer

For you, probably: Though most bronchitis is viral, you are at higher risk for pneumonia or bacterial bronchitis because of your COPD, so you will most likely need antibiotics for your symptoms.  Good luck!

Question 2

i have puss cells in urine (25/hpf), dr says i must take antibiotic but i'm trying to get pregnant, will the antibiotic be dangerous for the baby??

Accepted Answer

Uti: Some can be dangerous but your doctor knows which are safe in pregnancy.

Question 3

im on birthcontrol lo lefulsa fe? i had unprotected sex but took next choice the same night. i have a uti. if i take my antibiotic will i get pregnant

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But, you must take your antibiotic if you have a uti. Just use a backup method such as condoms and spermicide while you are on the antibiotic !

Question 4

diagnosed with a uti today for burning & back pain. i want a 2nd opinion so i'm going to doc tomorrow. can i wait that long before i take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No: Waiting only 24 hours could cause serious complications, including turning a simple bladder infection into a more serious kidney infection. If your urine testing indicates a urinary tract infection, you should be treated as soon as possible.  Also, if a woman has  had a urinary tract infection before and thinks she may have another one, she is correct most of the time !  don't wait to get treated.

Question 5

can i take antibiotics after i get high and sober up?

Accepted Answer

Think 'Big picture': If you've been prescribed antibiotics- that means your body needs help overcoming some type of infection. Getting high or getting intoxicated will NOT help the situation. In addition, there can be both short term (i.e. death) and long term (i.e. death) effects from abusing drugs and alcohol. Hopefully you can think about the important things in life like your family, etc and get back on track.

Question 6

does the immune system get weaker when we take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No: Antibiotics do not alter immune functioning.

Question 7

what happens if you take antibiotics and you get a real bad headache from it would you stop?

Accepted Answer

Inform your doctor: All chronic headaches are the proximate result of unresolved pathogens and/or toxins at the occiput (back of the head). Any unexpected side effect should be reported to your prescribing physician. Antibiotics are only effective if the pathogens are sensitive to the medication.

Question 8

what do our bodies produce when they are exposed to a virus? can we take antibiotics to help the body get better?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: Our bodies produce antibodies. However, antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viruses.  So an antibiotic will not cure a viral infection.

Question 9

do majority of people get cured for life with epididymitis? or do a lot of them have to take antibiotics for the rest of their lives?

Accepted Answer

Most cured of it: Both infectious and non- infectious causes of epididymitis exists. Infections with bacteria include  E. coli, chlamydia, mycoplasma, and others. In certain cases, ejaculation may make thing better by "clearing the plumbing"; in others, if may make thing worse (rare) but it's best to talk to your urologist. The use of a scrotal  support  will also help, since it minimizes stress from "tugging".

Question 10

my wife just got urine inflection and confused how it will be treated since she's pregnat is ok for her to take antibiotic ? or we shoud wait ?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is important to treat a urinary tract infection during pregnancy because if is not treated the pregnancy is at increased risk for premature labor and other complications.  Discuss further with the doctor who prescribed the antibiotic.  Hope that helps.

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How long shall I wait to get pregnant before I take antibiotics

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Is it wise to take antibiotics for green mucus from lungs, but no fever or hacking cough, but i do have copd or do i wait and see if i do get sicker?

A member asked:

I have puss cells in urine (25/hpf), dr says i must take antibiotic but i'm trying to get pregnant, will the antibiotic be dangerous for the baby??

A member asked:

Im on birthcontrol lo lefulsa fe? i had unprotected sex but took next choice the same night. i have a uti. if i take my antibiotic will i get pregnant

A member asked:

Diagnosed with a uti today for burning & back pain. i want a 2nd opinion so i'm going to doc tomorrow. can i wait that long before i take antibiotics?

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Can i take antibiotics after i get high and sober up?

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Does the immune system get weaker when we take antibiotics?

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What happens if you take antibiotics and you get a real bad headache from it would you stop?

A member asked:

What do our bodies produce when they are exposed to a virus? can we take antibiotics to help the body get better?

A member asked:

Do majority of people get cured for life with epididymitis? or do a lot of them have to take antibiotics for the rest of their lives?

A member asked:

My wife just got urine inflection and confused how it will be treated since she's pregnat is ok for her to take antibiotic ? or we shoud wait ?

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