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coltsfan715
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Depending on HOW sick I am will vary the length of time it takes me to feel better.
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
coltsfan715
New member
Depending on HOW sick I am will vary the length of time it takes me to feel better.
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
coltsfan715
New member
Depending on HOW sick I am will vary the length of time it takes me to feel better.
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
If I am extremely sick it usually takes a few days. If I am so-so I can normally tell a difference within 24 hours. I am currently finishing up a 16 day regimine of IVs (I end tomorrow morning). I felt a whole heck of a lot better after my first dose of meds - but the last time I was admitted several months ago I was sooo sick I really didn't feel better when I was taken off IVs after 2 weeks - I was begging for another week of meds as I had JUST started to feel better a few days before the end of the 2 week treatment.
On average 24-36 hours and I can tell a difference - usually within 3 doses if every 12 hrs or 8 depending on the frequency of the meds. Same goes with oral antibiotics - if they are going to do the job I can tell a difference within 24 hrs. If I don't tell a difference with oral meds within the first day I usually don't feel better at all throughout the treatment.
16 days is the longest I have had to be on IVs thus far. My docs normally only keep me on 14 days. This new doc seems to have the attitude that 2 weeks is the goal - but if I feel like I would benefit from a few days more then just say so and they will discuss it and make the final decision.
Lindsey
Scarlett81
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3-4 weeks. Never less than 3 weeks, ever.
Scarlett81
New member
3-4 weeks. Never less than 3 weeks, ever.
Scarlett81
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3-4 weeks. Never less than 3 weeks, ever.
Usually I am on IV's anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Lately, the
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
Usually I am on IV's anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Lately, the
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
Usually I am on IV's anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Lately, the
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
average has been 4 weeks. I can usually tell if the meds are
working within the first 24-48 hours, cuz I feel cruddy.
Don't usually start feeling better until 7-10 days, often
longer. <br>
<br>
Hang in there, John, this too will pass!!!
coltsfan715
New member
I culture staph and Psuedo. I am normally prescribed Tobra and Fortaz for the Psuedo - but this round of IVs they skipped the IV tobra and just put me on inhaled TOBI - as there was very little Psuedo on my cultures.
I am being treated with Cefepime and Zyvox for the staph - Cefepime IV every 12 hours and Zyvox oral two times a day. I was on the zyvox IV when I was at the hospital - but when I came home they switched it to oral.
Lindsey
I am being treated with Cefepime and Zyvox for the staph - Cefepime IV every 12 hours and Zyvox oral two times a day. I was on the zyvox IV when I was at the hospital - but when I came home they switched it to oral.
Lindsey
coltsfan715
New member
I culture staph and Psuedo. I am normally prescribed Tobra and Fortaz for the Psuedo - but this round of IVs they skipped the IV tobra and just put me on inhaled TOBI - as there was very little Psuedo on my cultures.
I am being treated with Cefepime and Zyvox for the staph - Cefepime IV every 12 hours and Zyvox oral two times a day. I was on the zyvox IV when I was at the hospital - but when I came home they switched it to oral.
Lindsey
I am being treated with Cefepime and Zyvox for the staph - Cefepime IV every 12 hours and Zyvox oral two times a day. I was on the zyvox IV when I was at the hospital - but when I came home they switched it to oral.
Lindsey