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I have postpartum endometritis and i've been taking doxycycline since friday, today (monday) is my first full dose (2x/day). i'm still in a lot of pain in my back and stomach. should i give this antibiotic more time to work or is this abnormal?

Q: i have postpartum endometritis and i've been taking doxycycline since friday, today (monday) is my first full dose (2x/day). i'm still in a lot of pain in my back and stomach. should i give this antibiotic more time to work or is this abnormal?

: Yes, give it more time. Don't expect major improvement in symptoms sooner than 3-4 days. Check back with your doctor if not starting to improve by then.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, give it more time. Don't expect major improvement in symptoms sooner than 3-4 days. Check back with your doctor if not starting to improve by then.

Answered 7/20/2021

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

It generally takes several days for the infection to clear however by the time you completed the course of antibiotics if you’re still having pain and fever you need to be re-examined

Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2021

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A member asked:

I have postpartum endometritis and i've been taking doxycycline since friday, today (monday) is my first full dose (2x/day). i'm still in a lot of pain in my back and stomach. should i give this antibiotic more time to work or is this abnormal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

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