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Of course (5.00 / 3) (#6)
by TeresaInSnow2 on Tue Aug 02, 2011 at 09:40:14 PM EST
Of course, if you'd KNOWN TO ASK the question aloud, I could have told you that bacteria exist that are resistant to ALL antibiotics.  I know this because I took a class partially taught by a doctor whose sole purpose in life is to find  strange cocktails of antibiotics to keep certain patients who harbor terribly resistant bacteria alive.  But you may not have even known to ask the question, so that alone is a problem

But....you may be able to benefit from talking to all of us before you see the doctor next.  We have experiences that might help grease the cogs for you.

My suggestion.  Before your next doc trip, come see us....post a diary, tell us how you're doing, what you're thinking and feeling, what assumptions you're making.  Use us as a sounding board.  The group can draw from their various experiences to try and think of things that might make your vist to the doc more productive.

And pimp this diary so we know to come find it.

I had a couple of cancer scares.   While I'm normally a very informed medical consumer, during my cancer scares I couldn't even think straight.  In your case, couple what I went through with lack of sleep and the 99% chance that the cancer is real...and then add the disorganized clinic you're going to....ouch...I think we all want to try and be there for you in some way.  Let us, okay?

One positive note....many prostate cancers are very slow progressing.  In fact, debate exists about whether prostate cancers even need to be treated or just watched....

Hang in there.  And internet hugs to you.

Teresa, thanks. (none / 0) (#7)
by jeffinalabama on Tue Aug 02, 2011 at 09:43:32 PM EST
I expected the doctors and nurses to be on the same page. Bad bet on my part there.

I"m feeling better than I was last week through the weekend, thank goodness.

But let me tell you, the side effects of cipro aren't fun. I wonder if anyone did an examination of cipro and 'gulf war syndrome,' given the nastiness of the side effects, and the fact that we had to take them daily.

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Weird thing is: (none / 0) (#27)
by Amiss on Mon Dec 03, 2012 at 12:33:07 AM EST
I have been on Cipro several times ( I am diabetic and my kidneys are failing and get infected easily) and never had one of your horrid side effects. But I was a nurse that worked urology and oncology. If I can lend an ear, it's available. I must be honest it was in the late 70's so much has changed.

Please keep us informeed and use us for a sounding board tho,and above all, take care.

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