Sed rate went from 50 to 65 in 30 days. Is the infection getting worst? Drugs not working?
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Usually an increase in the sed rate would indicate a worsening of the condition, if I am not mistaken.\n\nThe fact that he was on vanco for six weeks means that the infection reached his bone (or that infection of the bone could not be ruled out).  It is not unheard of for this sort of deep-seated infection to not be cleared up (the fact that it is deep-seated makes it more difficult, especially in the area of his surgery--the back) despite 8 weeks of vancomycin.  This situation would be even more troubling if he had fevers and other such symptoms.\n\nI think he needs to go and see his infectious disease specialist right away, especially if he has fevers.  He may need to go back to the hospital...sorry.\n\nHe may need to start another medication since vancomycin failed.  The remaining options are Synercid (quinupristin/dalfopristin), Zyvox (linezolid), Cubicin (daptomycin) or possibly Tygacil (tigecycline).\n\nHe will probably need another 8 weeks of treatment.
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it gets less as the days go by. wait about 4 more days. don't forget that is like you had an operation. most of the times they have to make incisions to pulled them out, but unless you see redness, and get fever, there is no infection. perhaps they had to stitch you up, most of the times they do. ease up on the vicodin, perhaps ibuprofen would help you, in case there is inflammation. there are 800 mg of ibuprofen, ask the pharmacist.\n\ngood luck.
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Poor thing. Hopefully the chemist is open by now. For the skin I used Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel on my kids, as well as calamine. Cool baths helped. Piriton for the itch. Not sure about the mouth, but you could try ice pops. And lots of calpol/nurofen of course. Hope he's over the worst soon. Hang on in there.
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around 10 days on average. Keep doing those sitz baths frequently and they'll mend sooner.
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Good luck. Antibiotics have always helped. Don't ever wait to long to see a doctor though, the sinus infection could get worse and cause more severe symptoms.
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JESUS CHRIST.....GO SEE A DIFFERENT DOCTOR....AND AFTER THAT...IF THE DOCTOR DOESNT HELP...FOR GOD SKAKES I DONT KNOW....BUT SWOLLEN VOCAL CHORDS FOR 4 MONTHS HAS TO BE BAD!!
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Go to www.webmd.com.  Go to check your symptoms, then follow their advise.  Don't delay.  It could be serious, and it could worsen.
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Assuming you're treating it with an over the counter product, you should have relief within 1-3 days.  I find the three day treatments best--the one day treatment doesn't always knock out the infection the first time, and the 7 day ones are just TOOOOOO long!
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She might.  If her mucous is green-ish, you should take her to the doctor.  If she isn't running a fever now, you will probably be okay to wait until Monday.  Good luck.
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Call your doctor IMMEDIATELY and ask for Tamiflu:\n\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/drug/d04462a1\n\nIf you take it quickly, it can really help.  I have used it myself.\n\nGood luck.
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With strep the amox is going to take longer than that. You should see a pretty big difference in the next 2 days. Strep sucks! Don't forget the water, very important for the amox to work properly. Best of luck & hope he feels better soon.
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I am wondering the same thing--mine started about a week ago but did not get bad until two days ago and is much better today.Are you in Michigan or Wisconsin or Illinois??-I think I picked it up in one of those states.P.S. Advil helps a lot.
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Well. I was Diagnosed with acute sinusitus and they gave me the 5 day anti-biotic along with a cough suppressant and a decongestant.  I first got the infection in January.  It felt like it was starting to go away, but it came right back.  It's June and I still have it.  I just want it to go away!!
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You could have Strep throat, Mononucleosis, or several other things going on.  You need to see a doctor in case you need antibiotics!
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If this is a serious problem for you, why on earth would you ask on this site?  Would you really follow advice from someone like me.  I know me and I wouldn't.  \n\nIf you are not happy with your doctor's advice (or lack thereof) get a second, third or even fourth opinion.  You can also try www.nih.gov and check out germane clinical studies.  But don't try to self-diagnose.\n\nIt is entirely possible that, due to the chronic overuse of antibiotics over the past 50 years, you have been infected by a bacteria that has become immune to antibiotics, in which case, there is little your local doctor is going to be able to do for you.  If there is one in your area, go to a teaching hospital.  If there is not, take the trip.  And make sure you are seen by a specialist in infectious diseases.\n\nHopefully you are smart enough to know to ignore the answers you will undoubtedly get that advise you to pray for a cure, or to give up because you are being punished by God.\n\nOr, do what my grandmother did.  Run around your front yard naked three times at 2:00 a.m. during the full moon while swinging a 3 week dead, unplucked chicken (yeah, it's fowl) over your head and chanting "Boil, boil, toil and trouble - I don't want to lance this bubble"  It might or might not help, but you'll meet your neighbors, and maybe your local police.  Grams married a really cute detective.\n\nGood luck.  (And don't eat the chicken)
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Everyone who is bit will have a reaction in some way.  I had a mild bite but was still painful.  I did not have any skin deterioration to speak of but the pain was intense for a few days.  Antibiotics are recommended asap.  I waited a week and should have gone to the doctor sooner than that.
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ton - Treatment consists of painkillers and fluids; if caused by bacteria then antibiotics are also prescribed. Usually penicillin, or erythromycin if the patient is allergic to penicillin. Amoxicillin should not be used because if mononucleosis is mistaken as tonsillitis and amoxicillin is given, a rash might develop.\n\nWhen tonsillitis is caused by a virus, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, a complete recovery is made within one week, however with some rare infections they may last to over 1 week to 2 weeks.\n\nstep throat - Antibiotic treatment will reduce symptoms slightly, minimize transmission, and reduce the likelihood of complications. Treatment consists of penicillin (orally for 10 days; or a single intramuscular injection of penicillin G). Erythromycin is recommended for penicillin-allergic patients. Second-line antibiotics include amoxicillin, clindamycin, and oral cephalosporins. Although symptoms subside within 4 days even without treatment, it is very important to start treatment within 10 days of onset of symptoms, and to complete the full course of antibiotics to prevent rheumatic fever, a rare but serious complication.\n\nAmoxicillin should be avoided for treatment of a sore throat if bacterial (swab) confirmation has not been obtained since it causes a distinctive rash if the true illness proves to be glandular fever, better known as mononucleosis. This rash is harmless but alarming. Mononucleosis itself, however, can be extremely dangerous if left untreated.\n\nsinusitis - Therapeutic measures include simple painkillers (aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or similar), inhaling steam, nasal irrigation or jala neti using a warm saline solution, hot drinks including tea and chicken soup, over-the-counter decongestants, and getting plenty of rest. If sinusitis doesn't improve within 48 hours, or is causing significant pain, one should see a doctor, who may prescribe antibiotics or nasal steroids. If the recommended doses and duration of antibiotic treatment(s) are ineffective, one should consult a doctor; who may suggest further treatment by a qualified specialist.\n\nIf left untreated, sinusitis can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia.\n\nFor chronic or recurring sinusitis, referral to an otolaryngologist is indicated for more specialist assessment and treatment, which may include nasal surgery.\n\nA recent advance in the treatment of sinusitis is a type of surgery called FESS - functional endoscopic sinus surgery, whereby normal clearance from the sinuses is restored by removing the anatomical and pathological obstructive variations that predispose to sinusitis. This replaces the less effective Caldwell-Luc surgery. Another recently developed treatment is balloon sinuplasty.\n\nimpossible follow these treatments