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What does a staph infection look like when it first starts?
A pimple with a white puss pocket? It looks like a spider bite kinda. Do they spread easy if it is a staph infection? could it be an ingrown hair? Or a boil? Or maybe just a big pimple on a part of the body that usually does not get acne? How would I of gotten it? How do I get rid of it?
I took antibiotics (metronidazole) for Bacterial vaginosis... now suffering from Yeast Infection?
Wonder if I can get any Medicine to cure this without having prescription? And Will I Go Through Any Other infection After Curing the yeast ... just like what i experienced after curing BV?
Monistat-1 - Monistat discharge after couple days?
I used monistat 1 couple days ago to cure a light yeast infection. The symptoms seem to be gone however I still have discharge from the actual treatment (ointment from oval). Is this normal? I'm concerned that tho product is still "in" me. Ha. I was told using a tampon would help soak up the... read more
My doctor prescribed me 800 mg tablets of ibuprofen to take 3 times daily, can I take that much?
I'm 18, 120 lbs, so I'm small. I'm concerned that 2400mg/day is too much for someone my size. I have a sinus infection that is causing my face to swell and giving me headaches so that is what they are prescribed for.
Yeast infection help should I re do monistat 1?
I had a yeast infection 5 years ago and I got the same symptoms, my discharge was creme colored and not chunky so I did a monistat 1 day. The next day my discharge is still itchy my labia was swollen and my discharge is white and chunky. When I treated myself before I did not have these issues, it... read more
Can I use Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ds 800-160 for a tooth infection?
it says that it is a antibiotic.. but i dont know.. should i use it? my tooth hurts bad, i know its infected and i have to go to the dentist, but untill then... will this fight off the infection or no?
What antibiotic is good for tooth infection?
I have a broken tooth thats all the wway to the gums. Its swallen all around it. What antibiotic is goo d for the infection I think is there?
Can I take Cephalexin for a vaginal bacteria infection?
I get vaginal bacteria infections quite often and cannot get into see my doctor for a few days and i cannot wait that long. my mom has cephalexin and has not used it. it says it treats bacterial infections but am not sure if that includes vaginal infections
Bacterial Infection - Can I Use Clindamycin for an Abscessed Tooth?
Bacterial Infection - Can I use Clindamycin for an abscessed tooth? I have swelling and a lot of pain.
Urinary Tract Infection - I suffered from uti's for many years and tried everything out there, am?
... resistant to most antibiotics now and then I discovered that taking 6000 - 8000 mg if vitamin C with rosehips daily has cleaned out my urinary tract within a few days to the point of having had a white discharge that is now gone and everything feels healthy again the way it use to before I kept... read more
Does anyone know anything about an antibiotic called Nitrofurantoin?
After being prescribed Cipro and Toviaz for a Urinary Tract Infection that spread to the bladder and ended up as a kidney infection its now been almost two weeks and I have had NO RELIEF. Went to ER they said continue with the Cipro, however since I am still not feeling any better my doctor called... read more
Does meclizine really work for dizziness, some say causes dizziness?
I don't understand why you would why take it if it causes dizziness, has meclizine worked for anyones dizziness? I was prescribed it for an infection of the ear that was causing me to get dizzy. Is there any positve reactions from anyone?
Which antibiotic is better for tooth pain/infection, Cipro or Amoxicillin?
Tooth pain gets worse when I eat or drink something cold. Also, there is a partial crack in the tooth. I would also prefer an answer, if possible, from a dentist, or someone in the field... I am, however open to all answers though.
I was diagnosed with bacterial vaginitis after suffering 6 years with chronic "yeast infections?"?
A new OBGYN finally correctly diagnosed my recurring struggles as BV instead of a yeast infection, which explains why flucanazole and over-the-counter products like Monistat stopped working for me after a couple of years. This new doctor put me on metronidazole which FINALLY seemed to help but now,... read more
What is the Shelf Life for Cephalexin 500mg? The Prescription was Filled 10/25/05.
What is the shelf life for Cephalexin 500mg? RX was filled 10/25/05. Can I take it & be effective? I just got laid off from my job, and cannot afford to go to the doctor plus get a prescription for my upper respiratory infection. (No insurance either). Could I take these out of date antibiotics and... read more
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