OT: Antibiotics?

[mikefear]

how does getting punched cause a bacterial infection?

 

[JimmyPineapple]

how does getting punched cause a bacterial infection?

The urine basically flowed backwards and upwards where it shouldn't go - causing infection.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

Sounds like you might need flagyl.

 

[JimmyPineapple]

Sounds like you might need flagyl.

Any specific reason for this one? I googled it and although it said it was sometimes used to treat pelvic disorders the side effects are kind of scary (cancirogenic, CNS toxicity, etc.)

 

[c3bodybuilding]

Most docs will prescribe it for urinary infections. If cipro didn't do it, this is worth a shot.

 

[bigrand]

Flagyl (metronidazole) is more commonly used for anaerobic bacterial infections, but also with activity against gram-. You dont have a UTI, but a genital infection. Urine does not flow near the epi, and the testies and prostate are sexual genital organs. You need to get a recheck, as bacteremia can be fatal. Quinolones like cipro have activity against both gram+/-....you need a C+S test first. Gram- E-coli are most common causes of these infections, but enterics and coag+ staph are causes of epiditimytis (commonly accompanied by prostatitis).

There are much better choices than metron, cuz it can cause pseudomembranous colitis (potentially fatal infection after anaerobic anti-B use).

 

[JimmyPineapple]

Flagyl (metronidazole) is more commonly used for anaerobic bacterial infections, but also with activity against gram-. You dont have a UTI, but a genital infection. Urine does not flow near the epi, and the testies and prostate are sexual genital organs. You need to get a recheck, as bacteremia can be fatal. Quinolones like cipro have activity against both gram+/-....you need a C+S test first. Gram- E-coli are most common causes of these infections, but enterics and coag+ staph are causes of epiditimytis (commonly accompanied by prostatitis).

There are much better choices than metron, cuz it can cause pseudomembranous colitis (potentially fatal infection after anaerobic anti-B use).

Wow. This is the most knowledgeable post I've received so far from inquiring incessantly all over the net for moooonths..

What is a C+S test? I'll need to approach a new doc logically and what you've described is great but I'll need it in layman's terms.

What would you suggest I do thought? And THANK YOU for the help bro..

 

[bigrand]

C+S is culture and sensitivity test on a urine specimine to determine the bacteria present and what anti-B its succeptable to. Urine is normaly sterile, so any bacteria in it will be your culprit. We have the same problems with foley catheters in the hospital....urine backflow...thats why you hang the bag below the waist on the bed!

Im suprised your doc is so nonchalant about this. Infections need to be treated and treated properly, you dont "live with them", your doc is the dumbest muther ever and should have his liscence removed.

Dont believe Metro is carcinogenic, and the BEST drug thats been used for prostatitis is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole because it actually gets into prostatic fluid and tissue much better then other anti-Bs

But most important is to see if it even an infection (C+S), becasue other conditions can cause these things.

 

[JimmyPineapple]

C+S is culture and sensitivity test on a urine specimine to determine the bacteria present and what anti-B its succeptable to. Urine is normaly sterile, so any bacteria in it will be your culprit. We have the same problems with foley catheters in the hospital....urine backflow...thats why you hang the bag below the waist on the bed!

Im suprised your doc is so nonchalant about this. Infections need to be treated and treated properly, you dont "live with them", your doc is the dumbest muther ever and should have his liscence removed.

Dont believe Metro is carcinogenic, and the BEST drug thats been used for prostatitis is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole because it actually gets into prostatic fluid and tissue much better then other anti-Bs

But most important is to see if it even an infection (C+S), becasue other conditions can cause these things.

Hey man, thanks again for the input.

I had a urine analysis done just after this shit happened to me and it didn't show any signs of bacteria. However, it was one of those "everything" panels and I doubt it tested for anything specific.

You seem to be a really knowledgeable guy - would it be ok if I e-mailed you with questions? I'm obviously going to find another urologist and request a C+S analysis and such but would it be alright if I asked you a couple of questions once I get news? It's so hard to find good information online these days.... please PM me if its OK with you bro.

Thanks again.


edit: PS: I've never had an analysis of the prostatic fluid. Should that be done as well?

 

[bigrand]

Email away, [email protected]
General UA test for bacteria, not suprising that your neg with symptoms in those areas. You dont have a UTI.