I've been on oral abx for 2 years. Not seeing results. Want to do IV abx but my doctor won't prescribe. Tough part...I am an American living/working in the UK. I am willing to pay out of pocket for IV abx. Can someone please help with advice for my situation? I am willing t fly back to states, go anywhere, do anything.
Best regards, rob
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I've been told some doctors simply don't prescribe IV. They just don't work with it.
I got lucky in that the guy I started out seeing does, because it did a world of good for me. You may need to find a different doctor.
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susank
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Have you considered antibiotics that can be administered IM such as:
Bicillin L-A - ie Benzylpenicillin G and/or Rocephin - generic Ceftriaxone
Can be self administered.
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Judie
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Another vote for IM shots if you can't get IV.
I didn't know they existed until my doc recommended Bicillin. It helped me improve when orals weren't helping me progress.
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susank
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What happened to the online "medicine broker" that was based in Europe?
I have been to their website over the past weeks -and the "for patients" area disappears.
In the past Bicillin could be purchased from them w/o Rx.
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