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smjpain posted:
Hi Jane I think I told you about my recent visit on wed to the ER if not I was told I have a comprimised imune system which could be causing all my infections the doctor recomended me seeing a rhmatologyst. Anyways he said my Staph infection and breast infection is not good and he thought that I need to be switched to a stronger antibiotic if it isn't better by monday well so far it hasn't got any better I feel week and everytime I move around I feel like puking I don't have a temp but yesturday I did he has me on strong pain meds 7.5/500 lortabs because my breast is the size of a grapefruit I hurt all over and I now also have yeast infection I just finished my 2nd dose of diflucan today and I have three days left of my doxcylcine for the staph and breast infection and now my recent surgery inscnions that are healed are puffy and very sore. What should I do wait to contact my doctor on monday or go to the ER again.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Jane I need advice againHi Jane I think I told you about my recent visit on wed to the ER if not I was told I have a comprimised imune system which could be causing all my infections the doctor recomended me seeing a rhmatologyst. Anyways he said my Staph infection and breast infection is not good and he thought that I need to be switched to a stronger antibiotic if it isn't better by monday well so far it hasn't got any better I feel week and everytime I move around I feel like puking I don't have a temp but yesturday I did he has me on strong pain meds 7.5/500 lortabs because my breast is the size of a grapefruit I hurt all over and I now also have yeast infection I just finished my 2nd dose of diflucan today and I have three days left of my doxcylcine for the staph and breast infection and now my recent surgery inscnions that are healed are puffy and very sore. What should I do wait to contact my doctor on monday or go to the ER again.
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Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP responded:
Dear smjpain: It's good that you did get some stronger hydrocodone (7.5mg), but the persisting/worsening breast infection is not such good news. Some of the nausea may be from the antibiotics and/or the generalized infection. The fatigue could be from the infection and/or stronger pain medication.

Should you contact your MD or the ER? I would urge you to to do what was directed on your ER discharge sheet. Often they will make a follow up plan--and a fall back plan if the person's condition worsens. Usually there are very specific guideline (eg temperature > 101, increased pain, etc. , etc. depending upon the illness). If you have questions you can call the ER and ask to speak to the triage nurse. That person will have access to your records and can go ask a MD if needed.

Yes, a compromised or overwhelmed immune system would likely contribute to your recurrent infections. You should do what you can (rest, eat really well, try to decrease stress, stop smoking, etc.) to help your immune system. Yet it sounds like they are wanting to rule out some underlying condition which may be sabotaging your immune system.

Yours,
Jane
Report This| Share this:Jane I need advice againDear smjpain: It's good that you did get some stronger hydrocodone (7.5mg), but the persisting/worsening breast infection is not such good news. Some of the nausea may be from the antibiotics and/or the generalized infection. The fatigue could be from the infection and/or stronger pain medication.<br /><br />Should you contact your MD or the ER? I would urge you to to do what was directed on your ER discharge sheet. Often they will make a follow up plan--and a fall back plan if the person's condition worsens. Usually there are very specific guideline (eg temperature &gt; 101, increased pain, etc. , etc. depending upon the illness). If you have questions you can call the ER and ask to speak to the triage nurse. That person will have access to your records and can go ask a MD if needed.<br /><br />Yes, a compromised or overwhelmed immune system would likely contribute to your recurrent infections. You should do what you can (rest, eat really well, try to decrease stress, stop smoking, etc.) to help your immune system. Yet it sounds like they are wanting to rule out some underlying condition which may be sabotaging your immune system.<br /><br />Yours,<br />Jane
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smjpain replied to Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP's response:
Thanks Jane I will be talking with my Doctor in the morning I am still hurting alot and I don't feel right I am very scared about this I just want to feel better. I thought I was done with pain meds now I am back on them again. But I guess I would rather be comfortable then in pain. I think I am just going to tell them they need to admit me to the hospital so I can get some better antibiotics because these one's are not working
Report This| Share this:Jane I need advice againThanks Jane I will be talking with my Doctor in the morning I am still hurting alot and I don't feel right I am very scared about this I just want to feel better. I thought I was done with pain meds now I am back on them again. But I guess I would rather be comfortable then in pain. I think I am just going to tell them they need to admit me to the hospital so I can get some better antibiotics because these one's are not working
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