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2nd lot of antibiotics for chest infection and no improvement

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Lisa_Batts
Lisa_Batts

Help!! I am on my 2nd lot of Cephalexin antibiotic for a chest infection and have 2 days to go. I have seen no improvement though and am feeling very unwell. I understand I have to finish the whole course but feel there should be some improvement. Today I need to make a decision do I sit it out until Monday and go back to the doctors or should I be taking this more seriously and go to our walk in centre to get checked out? I really don't want to go out as I feel so unwell but I worry with the MTX that maybe I need a different antibiotic.... They do have problems prescribing antibiotics for me as I am allergic to penicillin and am on MTX

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  • nomoreflipflops
    nomoreflipflops Lisa_Batts

    Posted

    Hi Lisa Battalion. Sorry to hear you're suffering I would personally go to out of hours today as you're on mtx. You should have seen some improvement now unless they are going to work right at the end but usually it inly takes 2-3 days to start working x
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts nomoreflipflops

      Posted

      Bless you. I've been sent some info on chest infections and MTX which I am off to read before the doctor gets here.... Yes I can't believe it 😊 they are sending me a doctor to my home. Will keep you posted 😊😊😷
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Lisa_Batts

    Posted

    Hi Lisa, I'm sorry you're still feeling so unwell.  I do think you should speak to a doctor today, rather than waiting any longer.  Can you telephone the out of hours number and if they think you should be admitted to hospital, they will arrange it.

     

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts mrsmop

      Posted

      Just got your info via e mail which I'm off to read... You really are a love thank you... Ended up calling 111 and doctor should be here within the next hour... Fingers crossed..I'm hoping they change antibiotic as I dread another stint in hospital ☀️☀️☀️😊 xxx
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Lisa_Batts

      Posted

      I'm glad someone is coming Lisa.  I suppose they may take you in if they want to give you your antibiotic via IV.  Good luck!
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts mrsmop

      Posted

      With every ounce of energy I have left I am willing it not to come to that. 😳😳😳😂 seriously I feel too ill to go to hospital... 😂😂 xxx
  • johnfs49
    johnfs49 Lisa_Batts

    Posted

    Hi Lisa,

    You are certainly in the wars again.

    Not an easy one to answer, but i would wait till lunchtime today and see how you feel then.

    I wouldn't bother calling that help line, from what i have heard and read they are not that good.

    If you still feel bad later today go to the walk in as they will be able to actually see and examine you.

    Let me know if you need me to bring the chicken soup roud and take care of you.

    John

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      I want that chicken soup!! I actually called 111 and am amazed that I have a doctor coming out to me... Watch this space 😂😂😂
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      I agree. I didn't think of phoning them because they always say go to the walk in centre..... Mind you the doctors not arrived yet.. Cynical? Moi? 😂😂😂

      Could you hold off on the carrots? I'm eating that many oranges and drinking fresh orange juice I fear I will look like I've been tangoed! 😂😂😂

    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Lisa_Batts

      Posted

      Oh yes, didn't I read somewhere, that children in WW2 started to turn orange because they were being fed so many raw carrots?!!
    • johnfs49
      johnfs49 Lisa_Batts

      Posted

      I can hold the carrotts.

      Always try to make you smile even if you are bit orange.

      Now would that be from being in the sun in that bikini or from thee orange juice and carrotts. Mmmmm Just wondering.

      Glad your feeling a bit better, although now you won't want that chicken soup.

      Maybe i should get there before the doctor next time. Hahaha.

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts mrsmop

      Posted

      My mum told me that once and I believe you are right! Mind you could use a bit of colour right now but I'm not sure orange is the shade 😂😂😂 xxx
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈🙊🙊 well I am an Essex girl so going orange under sun beds here is actually considered cool! ☀️☀️
    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      Hey John small world hey! I was born just round the corner from you Dagenham but have been Colchester way since I was 3. I know Leigh on sea very well and Mersea.

      The difference in seeing a good doctor today has improved my mental state no end. I was starting to lose faith! He did warn me they will probably upset my stomach but that's the only interaction. I said I don't care if I poop through the eye of a needle as long as I feel better! 😂😂😂💩🙈

    • johnfs49
      johnfs49 Lisa_Batts

      Posted

      Glad you are so much happier after the doctor visit.

      Due to blood pressure pills, beta blockers, statins, asprin that i also take, i was put on Lansoprozal. This is to protect the stomach fromulcers and bleeds due to everything i take.

      That may be some thing to look into if you have tummy problems.

      Always good to talk to an Essex girl as they are always fun girls.

      rolleyesrolleyesrolleyes

    • Lisa_Batts
      Lisa_Batts johnfs49

      Posted

      John having a doctor who knew what he was doing made me realise how bad mine have been. I'm on Lanzoprazole but thank you for the advice.

      As for Essex girls 😂😂😂 we sure have character but our reputation is also earned! Trust me as an Essex girl even I cringe..... 😂😂😂😂🙊

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