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I have both cipro and macrobid from previous infections. i took a cipro about an hour ago. i am having bad back pain leading me to believe it's a kidney infection. do not have current medical insurance to see a doctor. am i taking the right approach?
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Self medicate: To self medicate is always a bad idea. You have an entirely different aliment than you diagnosed and taking the medication is for naught
Answered 3/3/2018
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