Hi everyone,
i'm really frustrated & confused. I
need to vent and am also looking for
answers. I still have this annoying picc
line in my arm and have been giving myself
intravenous antibiotics for 2 weeks now to
treat a badly infected skin lesion. I
was soooo hoping to get this line out when
I go to the doctor on wed., but today I
found several swollen glands in my neck.
My throat is feeling a little sore. How
could I have been on strong antibiotics
for 2weeks and have this happening to me?
My infected lesion looks completely
healed, but if there's another infection
brewing somewhere, I doubt i'll be rid of
this thing by day after tomorrow. Any
one know much about antibiotics?
Lizbet
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Posted: 10-21-03 15:41pm
Did you doctor say you have an infection
or are you having a reaction because of
the lupus?
Sometimes, because it only occurs in about
10% of lupus patients, you can have
swollen lymph nodes (and I mean huge) and
it is not an infection.
Also, there are gram (+) and gram(-)
bacteria, if you were given the antibiotic
without the bacteria being identified,
then you not getting better could be
because of that...You needed a different
antiobiotic.
Have you talked this over with your
doctor?
I'll be thinking about you!
Ladybrannon
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el725
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 49 Location: Florida
Swollen Glands Posted: 10-21-03 22:19pm
My original infection for which i've been
taking the vancomyecin was cultured and
identified as a staph infection--one of my
lesions became infected. That looks
completely healed now, so the antibiotics
worked. I guess my sore throat and
swollen glands were able to develop
because that particular antibiotic isn't
effective on whatever the problem is.
All I know is that I feel awful tonight.
I have a doctor's appt. Tomorrow, so I
guess he'll figure out what to do with me.
I just hope I can get the picc line
out.
Lizbet
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Posted: 10-21-03 22:38pm
*hugs* good luck tomorrow!
Ladybrannon
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Jenn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 78 Location: Canada
Lizbet Posted: 10-22-03 07:27am
Hi lizbet,
my lymph nodes swell up all the time
without warning. I could be because of
stress or infection but most of time the
swelling goes down on its own. Usually
when I get the flu or some other flare
they will swell. I happens under my arms
and in my groin. Sometimes my underarms
and the sides of my breasts will get so
sore that I can't put my arms down. I not
trying to discourage you on the contrary
it's good to know that it may not be
infection.
i also know that when I am taking
prednisone I tend to get a lot more
infections as a side affect. I know that
sound weird but it's true. If I am taking
prednisone for a flare my chances of
developing a chest infection are really
good. It's funny because prednisone is
part of the treatment but I will also end
up on antibiotics.
I hope your doctors appointment goes
well!!
Cheers,
jenn
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sharon
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 191
Antibiotics Posted: 10-22-03 11:37am
Hi all, am I wrong, but my understanding
about antibiotis is that they kill the
good bacteria, as well as the bad.
I was told once that while the antibiotic
is killing one problem another one could
be brewing in another part of your body
that might need a different type of
antibiotic.
I was also warned that having lupus could
cause it to be a vicious circle.
When my doctors in the past have given
me an antibiotc, it's usually a powerful
one so this won't happen. It also seams
to be the most expensive one!
Sharon
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HLP
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 22 Location: Southern Ohio
Antibotic Posted: 10-24-03 01:04am
I went through every antibotic under the
sun...
They started immune suppression treatment
then
every time I turned around I had a new
infection.
I learned one thing very quickly... Avoid
anything that
could lead to a possible infection.
Another thing I know
for certain... Take care of your
teeth..
Sound weird huh? Its a quick way to go
septic... One good
abcess and things get ugly.
Heather enaya
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barnes
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 8 Location: NE PA
Sarcoidosis Might Be What U Have Going On Posted: 10-24-03 08:25am
Hello,
i have been doing research about
autoimmune diseases online and
because I have been dealing with what you
have going on....But my problem is I don't
know how to get my doctor to listen..He
diagnosed
me with hoshimotos about 3 years ago since
then I have had surgery
to remove a toxic goiter (they ended up
taking my complete right lobe)
i recently have been dealing with, swollen
lymph nodes in me neck,shortness of breath
with wheezing, dry and bumpy skin,extreme
dry eyes and
mouth,insomnia,fatigue,swollen feet and
ankles and most recently 3days now stabing
pains in my lower left side. I am so sick
of doctors who just disregard these
things. I am currently
taking synthroid .175 mlg.....I feel after
doing research that I might have been
misdiagnosed and actually have
sarcoidosis if I was you I would at least
mention it to him/her and do your own
research you might be suprised what you
find ps. I to went through antibiotics
galore...You might what to have doctor
check your enzymes and t cell counts.
Good luck I feel your frustration
....Paula
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el725
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 49 Location: Florida
Swollen Glands Posted: 10-24-03 09:19am
Just to update you--i got my picc line out
on wednesday, so i'm off the vancomyecin.
That Dr. Didn't really seem concerned
about my other symptoms, so I just decided
to wait and call my rhuematologist if I
got worse. I did get worse, so he put me
on augmentin for an upper respiratory
infection. I feel like someone is
sitting on my chest! So, i'm home from
work again today! Good thing I have sick
leave.
Lizbet
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Posted: 10-24-03 09:30am
Feel better, lizbet521! We will be
thinking about you!
Hugs,
ladybrannon
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SAM43
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Oct 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Florida
Posted: 10-24-03 09:33am
Lizbet:
please take care of yourself and let us
know how you are faring.
Stephanie - gentle soft (((hugs))) coming
your way!
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I am currently
taking synthroid .175 mlg.....I feel after
doing research that I might have been
misdiagnosed and actually have
sarcoidosis if I was you I would at least
mention it to him/her and do your own
research you might be suprised what you
find ps. I to went through antibiotics
galore...You might what to have doctor
check your enzymes and t cell counts.
Good luck I feel your frustration
....Paula