Infections Questions (Page 21)

Help me? My ear infection is getting worse!!?

Hi. I am 19 years old (female) and currently have an ear infection. For about two months my ears have been rather painful, both ears. I went to the doctors and he said my left ear was full of ear wax so I made an appointment to have the left one syringed. I assumed my right ear was hurting... read more

Terconazole - Am I supposed to whipe off the cream when it starts to leak? I'm new to this?

I'm 7 months pregnant and got my first yeast infection.. I was prescribed terconazole .4 and I inserted the cream at night around 11pm and i woke up around 4am to use the restroom and the cream has been leaking since then. Am I supposed to be whipping it off as it comes out or leaving it the... read more

After using Monistat, I had to poop and the cream came out, will I need to start over?

It was the first night using Monistat 3-day cream for yeast infection. I was laying down for 2 hours but then I had to go to the bathroom and the force of pooping made it all come out. I'm guessing it's supposed to stay inside the whole night. Should I need to purchase another one and... read more

Has anyone experienced heavy yellow discharge after fluconazole for yeast infection?

I have taken fluconazole for my diagnosed yeast infection and after I am experience a very intense burning, and dripping yellow discharge. My assumption is that it's working but I am nervous. The itching went away but tge burning is very severe and when I urinate its like a thousand hells.

Penicillin for tooth ache/infection?

I was given Penicillin VK 500mg 3 days ago to be taken every 6 hours for 10 days. I've been having pain every day continuously with little breaks in between. I've been taking over 1600mg of Ibuprofen, using benzocaine every hour. Last night it hit me the worst. This excruciating pain... read more

Metronidazole - Can someone explain this medication to me?

My wife of 22yrs started experiencing itching in the vagina area. She thought it was a yeast infection. Her doctor told her it was a std. Ive never slept around and this whole ordeal is leading me to probably divorce her unless i find out this medication is prescribed for things other than std. She... read more

Large scab/wound on ankle that will not heal?

I'm a healthy 20 year old woman. I have a scab/wound the size of a quarter on my inner ankle that refuses to heal. I got it from kicking my shoe on my ankle while walking. I kept kicking the scab open again and again and now it just refuses to heal at all. It just always seems fresh and raw... read more

Fluconazole - Is it okay to take the second dose after the 72 hour mark?

I went to the doctor and they prescribed me Fluconazole for a yeast infection. They gave me two 150mg. I took one the day I got the prescription and it said that if the symptoms haven't disappeared fully, then to take the second tablet in. 72 houes if needed. It is not Sunday night, I took the... read more

Vancomycin - With it help for a tooth infection?

Side of face is swollen & have bad teeth cannot afford dentist i have these left over antibiotics will they help with my tooth infection

Helicobacter Pylori Infection - side effects from the triple therapy?

I currently am on my second day of the Prasco Triple Therapy (Lansoprazol Delayed (30mg, 2x a day), Amoxicillin (500mg, 2x a day), and Clarithromycin (1000 mg, 2x a day). I am having terrible side effects after the first dose. I have been able to avoid the GI pains by taking Florastor, a probiotic.... read more

Can I take paracetamol, codeine and naproxen together?

I'm on naproxen and codeine for a kidney infection , However my head is killing so wandered if I could take paracetamol too.

Will Azithromyacin (Z Pak) work for Kidney Infection?

I have a right Kidney Infection and I started Azythromyacin ZPack. Last night. Was left over... Can't get into Doctor until tomorrow. I am sure he will switch me to Cipro. But, the pain is great! Also, does AZO Standard work for Kidney pain, as it does UTI Pain?

If you skip a dose to drink alcohol can this cause a problem?

I am using Clindamycin antibiotic for a lower jaw infection before I extract do a root canal and took a chance to skip a dose because of alcohol consumption

Is it possible that Terconazole doesn't work for me?

I have used Otc monistat to clear up a yeast infection and now my dr prescribed me Terconazole 3 day (it's cheaper this way b/c of my insurance) and I think my infection is worse... More itching to the point where I am raw and just can't get relief. Can I switch to Monistat even though I... read more

Can you still use cephalexin for a urinary tract infection if the antibiotic has expired?