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[Lola Bunny]

I think I may have UTI. F*****ck..... :-/

[xoxoxoBruce]

Fix it quick before it gets serious.

[sexobon]

Undertoad Infatuation?

[Lola Bunny]

So....um....finally have the chance to make an appointment with a doctor when something dawned to me. Do I make an appointment with a family doctor or a gyno?

[glatt]

I'm just a dude, but I think either would work.

[BigV]

Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

So....um....finally have the chance to make an appointment with a doctor when something dawned to me. Do I make an appointment with a family doctor or a gyno?

depends on your insurance. Most plans say you should visit your primary care provider first and if a specialist is required, that doctor would make the recommendation. of course, you can see whoever you like, but following the rules of your insurance provider will probably decrease the cost to you.

[Lola Bunny]

Thank you for your replies! I went to my family doctor. Although my symptoms are all gone, my doctor took a urine sample and said my white blood count is a bit elevated, so he gave me some antibiotic anyways.

[sexobon]

U go to urologist and I'll go to myologist.

[BigV]

I am not a doctor.

Having said that, I feel strongly that taking antibiotics "anyways" or "just in case" is a very bad idea. If I'm getting well under my own steam, I want to keep going like that. Making the "bugs" stronger by culling the weakest among them with the mostly superfluous antibiotics is a bad move, making them stronger in the long run. Making them worse to handle next time when I might need the help of the medicine.

Like I said, not a doctor.

[xoxoxoBruce]

You're not a doctor but you've been tapping the right information. Antibiotic resistant bugs have been growing exponentially. The latest hope I've seen is an antibiotic from Komodo Dragon's spit/blood.

It's tough for a GP when you've got a kid with an ear infection screaming, and parents yelling/pleading. Give 'em the fucking scrip and throw them out, so you can go home to some peace and quiet!
Or you have a cute Asian Chick with pleading eyes. Give her the fucking scrip and throw her out, while you've still got your license and marriage.

[sexobon]

I think the key here is that her "white blood count" was high which means she was still fighting an infection and could use a little help if it wasn't completely resolving itself. Infection can spread and symptoms return.

Note: I'm guessing that she means white blood cells in the urine since she provided a urine sample; but, didn't say anything about them drawing blood. End Note.

Keep in mind that antibiotic treatment for UTI in women is usually only 3-5 days and not for 7-14 days as in men.

[Lola Bunny]

I totally see how taking antibiotics often is bad. I haven't been taking any since forever, so I figured this one time won't hurt much. And yes, it's for 5 days.

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[glatt]

You don't need to explain yourself.

[Iggy]

I came back to the cellar after an 8 year hiatus, only for everything to be different. Not much activity, the general tone is somber. Makes me wish I'd come back much sooner. Did everyone but the hardcore dwellars leave? Are silly and frivolous thoughts and posts welcomed? How will I ever catch up with all that has happened while I was away? I don't even know where to put this, so here it is.

[Iggy]

Side note, I think Lol Bunny did right by listening to her doctors. UTIs love to come back if you don't kill them all the way, and I've developed a kidney infection trying to fight off a UTI without drugs. It got better, then a lot worse. YMMV
Hope you're feeling better now, Lola Bunny!