By Admin on Nov 4, 2009 in Medicine
iam 14 weeks pregnant with my second child and am having recurring uti’s.which i also had with my first.i also have kidney reflux.my docter wants me on the drugs for the rest of my pregnancy.
iam concerned about possible long term effects on myself and unborn baby.i have an appointment in a couple of days but wanted to have some information before i agree to this.
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well usually for UTI’s they dont use Keflex or amoxicillin….those arent the usual drugs. Usually they use bactrim, macrobid, and there’s a few more that are used specifically with UTI’s. Im sure its safe if they want you to take them, however, being on them long term like that, there’s a very high chance after a while they will not work, as your body just gets immune to the antibiotic itself.
baby girl on the way 11/26/08 | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
I can tell you this learned from a birthing class uti are not the greatest thing for pregnancy and must be taking care of as far as meds obviously your dr knows your on the meds for this long is it possible you need a second opinion from a dr.. NOT ONLINE many meds are ok for some and not for others seriously go to a dr ask these questions…
DeadWomanDriving | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
Having the actual infection can be more harmful to the baby then the meds. So in those cases your doctor will make a choice. Generally you will be put on a milder anti biotic that is safer to be on while pregnant. Discuss the concerns you have about this with your doctor to get the best info.
Congrats on your pregnancy!
*Dreamer TTC#2* | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
I’d be getting a second opinion, I don’t think you can take keflex or amoxil for that long without your system becoming immune to it. If however the second doctor says the same as the first, then make sure you take Inner Health Plus, because being on those (especially for that long) will give you terrible thrush.
clawdia1978 | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
That is a question only your Dr. should answer.
15 Weeks Preggo! | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply