Having Kidney Infection. Prescribed Medicines. Had Severe Reaction Due To Allergy To Penicllin, Sulfa Drugs, Bactrim. Suggestions?
I believe I have a kidney infection. I have taken Cipro with severe reaction and Macrobid with equally severe side effects. I am allergic to penicilins, sulfa drugs, Bactrim also. I would like to help my doctor find something that will make me better. I also have swollen glands under my right jaw which are painful to the touch.
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vidya KR's Response
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
I feel you better get urine culture and sensitivity test done. Mean while levofloxacin is also effective against renal infection which is a non sulfa group of antibiotic. Depending on culture sensitivity report you can change antibiotic. Discuss with your doctor about antibiotic treatment, You may need to take it for minimum 10 days for renal infection
Swelling below right jaw could be a sub mandibular gland swelling due to any obstruction to its drainage or any lymph nodes, you needs to get examined by local doctor to confirm diagnosis. Hope i answered your query.
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Having Kidney Infection. Prescribed Medicines. Had Severe Reaction Due To Allergy To Penicllin, Sulfa Drugs, Bactrim. Suggestions?
Hi, Thanks for using HCM. I feel you better get urine culture and sensitivity test done. Mean while levofloxacin is also effective against renal infection which is a non sulfa group of antibiotic. Depending on culture sensitivity report you can change antibiotic. Discuss with your doctor about antibiotic treatment, You may need to take it for minimum 10 days for renal infection Swelling below right jaw could be a sub mandibular gland swelling due to any obstruction to its drainage or any lymph nodes, you needs to get examined by local doctor to confirm diagnosis. Hope i answered your query. Regards