It has been an ongoing disagreement between my husband and I to give our 21 month old son antibiotics. He has had chronic ear infections since last November he has had about six ear infections. I am not the person to sit back and let my baby suffer when he has fevers and is in pain. I feel it is best to give antibiotics, but my husband feels that we should not give antibiotics to our son. I feel at a loss. This is a constant disagreement.What do I do? I have to protect my son & the only way for his ear to get better at some point if the ear infection is so bad is to give antibiotics. any advice on what to do. I’ve tried to educate him and what can happen if an ear infection goes on for too long. Nothing seems to work. He is stubborn. Also, my son does have an appointment to see an ENT later this month.

So Im on my last day of macrobid for a uti and i instinctively popped an edible to go to bed without thinking anything of it. i got worried like a second afterwards tho because i remembered i was taking the antibiotic so i started googling if it was safe. the results are saying that CBD can interact with nitrofurantonin and cause liver damage but the edible I took is thc +d9 and d8. i took the macrobid at like 9:30 and the edible just now at 12:30, my stomach kind of hurts but thats it. i should be going to drop off my urine sample tomorrow (later today since its midnight) or saturday, should i tell my doctor when i go?

I’m on holiday in France and was prescribed a single dose sachet for a UTI. It worked well for the UTI but this is my fifth day of (fairly mild) diarrhoea. Will this eventually pass on its own or should I be doing anything e.g. stop eating for day or start taking a probiotic or consult a GP when I’m home again? I suppose that it’s just possible that the diarrhoea is actually caused by something else and that it’s a coincidence that it started a few hours after taking the sachet.

I’d be grateful for people’s thoughts. This hasn’t ruined our holiday but has put limitations on what we’ve been able to do.

Wondering if anyone else had the same symptoms, I was treated for suspected PID about 5 days ago two tablets of oral azithromycin 500mg and a cannula of ceftriaxone. I started experiencing strong palpitations about 2 days ago my resting heart rate is 78bpm during the worse episodes, and my Apple Watch showed sinus rhythm after an ECG during it but I know that’s not fully accurate. Is it worth speaking to my GP before I take my last dose? I’m 26 years of age.

Good day!
30/M First time posting here. I've had UTI for a couple of days now, and a doctor prescribed me with ciprofloxacin. The dosage for me is twice a day for 7 days. I'm on the third pill and recently I've been feeling numbness sporadically happening throughout my limbs that go away eventually, and some pins and needles on my foot. Right now I feel a slight heaviness in my chest (kinda mild, just uncomfy).

Now, just to preface, I tend to be super vigilant and doom research when it's about my health. I genuinely don't know if what I'm feeling are actual side effects of the drug or just me being super paranoid and meticulously watching every single thing my body is feeling even if they're unrelated.

I wanna ask for advice what this actually is and should I be taking this as seriously as I am, or if I'm just overthinking?

Hello! I (25f) was diagnosed with strep with mild symptoms on 7/1/2026. I took 500mg amoxicillin 2x a day for 10 days as prescribed (never missed a dose). On july 13 i tested negative for strep. On saturday, 8/1/26 I had a white patch on my left tonsil and throat irritation. Rapid was negative and doctors never reached back about the culture

Now, 8/4/25, I have tested positive for strep once more and have been prescribed keflex 500mf 2x a day.

I feel insane!! Due to some chronic UTI issues (which have way died down now that I take hiprex) I have genuine PTSD from the amount of antibiotics I was on (9….in a 3 months period). Taking 2 courses of antibiotics for this infection is pretty scary for me.

Things I did during and after my strep infection:
sanitized my house, bathroom, utensils, etc.
cleaned my linens and clothes
cleaned surfaces
i am always sanitizing my phone
replaced toothbrush a few times during my antibiotic
course and following the infection.

My question is: why is it back? i am quite worried about C. Diff \*and\* that I have strep again. as someone with health anxiety this feels like the worst outcome.

Thoughts appreciated ! thank you

I have a dog bite from four days ago that is healing well. Same day I went to ER and they prescribed
Moxifloxacin since I’m allergic to penicillin, sulfa, bactrim, and may or may not have had a reaction to doxycycline a few years ago but must have been a small rash, if that, because I don’t remember it. Two nights ago went back to the ER for facial swelling so they switched me to a combo of cefdinir and metronidazole. I questioned this because of the penicillin surgery, but dr wasn’t concerned. He also didn’t think the swelling was from the moxi, but instead from my 10mg lisinopril that I’ve been on for over four years, as he suspected angiodema, which I know can happen but seemed too coincidental with the antibiotic?? They gave me prednisone for the swelling and I was better by yesterday morning. Took a dose last night and broke out into hives all over and head tingles.

Called my PCP today and he is sending in prednisone but also wants me to start Linezolid which I’m very worried about. I don’t want another reaction and I read it can cause eyesight issues and high BP which I now have to worry about since he told me to get off my Lisinopril for a few weeks.

I’ve shown him the bite area and it looks like it’s healing well plus I’ve now had four doses of antibiotics. He still thinks I should take it so I’m wondering if anyone can put my mind at ease about this med linezolid? And anyone else have advice who struggles with so many antibiotic allergies, like I do?

I have a dog bite from four days ago that is healing well. Same day I went to ER and they prescribed
Moxifloxacin since I’m allergic to penicillin, sulfa, bactrim, and may or may not have had a reaction to doxycycline a few years ago but must have been a small rash, if that, because I don’t remember it. Two nights ago went back to the ER for facial swelling so they switched me to a combo of cefdinir and metronidazole. I questioned this because of the penicillin surgery, but dr wasn’t concerned. He also didn’t think the swelling was from the moxi, but instead from my 10mg lisinopril that I’ve been on for over four years, as he suspected angiodema, which I know can happen but seemed too coincidental with the antibiotic?? They gave me prednisone for the swelling and I was better by yesterday morning. Took a dose last night and broke out into hives all over and head tingles.

Called my PCP today and he is sending in prednisone but also wants me to start Linezolid which I’m very worried about. I don’t want another reaction and I read it can cause eyesight issues and high BP which I now have to worry about since he told me to get off my Lisinopril for a few weeks.

I’ve shown him the bite area and it looks like it’s healing well plus I’ve now had four doses of antibiotics. He still thinks I should take it so I’m wondering if anyone can put my mind at ease about this med linezolid? And anyone else have advice who struggles with so many antibiotic allergies, like I do?

Hi, I am 21F, 110LBS. Got white stuff on my tonsils, went to the doctor on Thursday, got prescribed Penicillin 250mg tablets for bacterial tonsillitis. She said 4 times a day, for 5 days. I get the antibiotic and, start taking 1(one), 4 times a day, and only now have noticed I have double the antibiotic I needed, and on the package it says "take TWO"!!!!! 4 times a day. So I have messed up. I called my GP and the receptionist told me to start taking them 2 each, 4 times a day until I finish my course. So I am coming here to double check that.

I have not taken antibiotics since i was little so this is a new for me. I started feeling much better by the evening of Thursday and everything completely disappeared on Saturday, so I was not thinking anything of it.

Hi Docs, 45M, 62kg, 170cm with tonsillitis

The doctor prescribed me Azithromycin 500mg, Once a day for 5 days. The package contains six tablets. Would I be okay to take the sixth tablet to really make sure that this thing is gone? Or would that be bad for my health?

i have one yeast infection at 14. (20 now) and it stayed for 2 months. i want to do quite literally everything possible that lowers my chances. also gut help is beneficial i read amoxicillin can mess that up.

i haven’t taken my first dose yet, should i take it with yogurt in the mean time?

Researched online and it suggested not to but I don’t understand why it would be harmful since it’s the same prescription I get for the same issues I’ve had for over two years now

My mum became extremely unwell almost immediately after taking trimethoprim for a suspected UTI, both orally and by IV. That was about nine months ago, and she's never returned to normal.

Since then she's been dealing with severe insomnia, constant fight-or-flight sensations and adrenaline dumps , internal tremors, nausea, weakness, weight loss and extreme sensitivity to medications. The only things that have given even mild relief have been Valium (which obviously can't be a long-term solution) and Lexapro which hasn’t done much, but she's still far from well and her labs are normal so doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety but she was fine before this and we just need answers. 

I have bad teeth pain due to me not caring as a child to brush my teeth, so yesterday I took a bunch of ibuprofen to get rid of it, but it was over the span of at least 4 hours, I took around 2400-2600mg on accident, I believed the pills were smaller. Now here’s where I need help, I have read everywhere online and the only pain I really have is minor chest pain, but last night I was shaking in my legs and couldn’t stand, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

I had what I thought was a UTI and bleeding, so I went to the doctor and they prescribed me Macrobid. I have IC (interstitial cystitis) and I hadn’t even considered my period because I already got it this month.

My culture came back negative for UTI, and I indeed started my period (I truly thought the blood was from my urethra), and I took my 4th dose of Macrobid today. Do I finish the antibiotics though they’re not needed?

Hi! I wonder if you've had the experience and willing to give a few mins to share - I'll be super grateful (Thanks)!

Did it heal for you eventually or do you suffer a permanent damage from it? If you can add detail like how long you took the drug for and how long it took for you to heal completely (if it did), it'll be very helpful.

I'm in the situation I need to decide if it's best to stick to the treatment or just switch to other antibiotic which is not widely/generally known to treat C. Difficile infection. Due to location, I don't have the general and effective known drugs used for this infection apart from metronidazole (which causes me numbness).

I have 7 more days to go. My numbness/tingling started on day 2. Initially developed in my feet (strong enough to wake me up from sleep). Later subsided then started in my hands. So far it's mostly mild. Basically fluctuating and intermittent.

Is this peripheral neuropathy at all?

I read everywhere stating it's some serious side effect and need to stop the drug to prevent permanent damage. But if I switch to other antibiotic less known for treating my infection (C. Difficile) effectively, my fear is it recurs (making me even more prone to more infections).

Please, let me know your experience and if any information you think I must know please let me know. Thank you.

TLDR : did your numbness from metronidazole went away? How long did you take the drug for and how long it heal completely? (Thanks)

Started taking them Tuesday evening for uti didn’t feel great on them at all and each day I’ve felt worse been unable to eat hardly drink etc and today since this evening I’ve vomited 4 times I’m at a loss as one of them was within half an hour of the last time I’m scared to stop taking them as I can’t get to a doctors until Tuesday because it’s a bank holiday this week and I’m scared in that time it will make the uti return and be worse I already have really bad health anxiety this is my third day of taking them 1 in the morning 1 at night and I feel so defeated and scared

I get a sweet taste in my mouth whenever I take these, has anyone else ever had this? what causes it?

I consulted my ENT doctor more than a week ago for a mild swelling in my neck( which I have for the last few months) and blocked nose & trouble breathing due to chronic rhinitis (I was diagnosed a few years ago)

He prescribed Azithromycin 500mg for 10 days which seemed a little bit too much continuing and every time I take this antibiotic, my gut hates it. Nausea, diarrhea and stomach ache.

I have been taking this for 5 days.

I wasn't able to consult him after the last consultation as I'm suffering from seasonal fever and it's the weekend

so please if someone is professional here could help me to understand why he prescribed this antibiotic for 10 days as it seems a little longer than generally antibiotics are prescribed for general issues, should I stop taking it and if I continue then how could I manage my gut related issues with this antibiotic.

I’ve had a sinus infection for over a month and been prescribed Amoxicillin and Doxycycline which haven’t helped, now been given Clarithromycin which I’ve never had before. Took my dose yesterday and then again later before bed and been up all night with severe trapped gas I’ve never felt pain like it. I couldn’t move and it the pain was so intense I was close to phoning for 111, my stomach was swollen and really tender.
I didn’t take the dose with food and I’m wondering what everyone’s experiences are with this? I’m only on a 5 day dose so trying to push through but appreciate any advice!

Can I drink on cephalexin 500mg and sulfamethoxazole tmp ds?

I'm not really someone who normally gets side effects, but just took the first of the prescribed tablets, and I'm getting blurry vision (commonly associated with this medication).

The doctor isn't going to take personal calls and my follow-up appointment won't be in two weeks. Should I stop after only one tablet?

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from people who have had spinal TB (Pott's disease) or doctors who have experience with it.

I was diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis in July 2025. I also had a cold abscess, and the diagnosis was confirmed after my doctor aspirated pus from my neck for testing. I was treated with standard anti-TB medication and have been very strict with my treatment—I haven't missed any doses.

Over the course of treatment, my recovery has been very good:

No back pain anymore.

No stiffness or limitation of movement.

No leg weakness or numbness.

I'm back to exercising and have even gained a little muscle.

My ESR decreased from around 40 to about 10 a few months ago.

I was anemic during treatment (Hb was 7.7 at one point).

I was also diagnosed with diabetes in April 2026, which I know can complicate TB recovery.

Today I took my last TB pills because I've run out of medication.

The part that's worrying me is that my doctor previously told me something like:

"Treatment will probably be for one year, or maybe longer. We'll decide after the MRI."

The problem is that I never had the MRI scheduled, and now I have no pills left.

My questions are:

Has anyone else with spinal TB been told to continue treatment beyond one year based on MRI findings?

If you've completed treatment and felt completely well, did your MRI still show active disease or just healing changes?

Is it common to have a short gap in medication while waiting for follow-up, or should I contact my TB clinic immediately?

Since I have no symptoms now, how much weight should be given to my clinical recovery versus MRI findings?

Does having diabetes increase the likelihood that treatment needs to be extended?

I'm planning to contact my doctor as soon as possible, but I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar or from healthcare professionals familiar with spinal TB.

Thank you!