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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2008 10:58:03 GMT -5
Mom was told she has some type of infection and has been put on Prednisone and Avelox. The doctor told her that if this doesn't straighten her out, they would have to put her back in the hospital. (Which petrifies her, after her last bout!) Is anyone familiar with Avelox? Thanks, Alynng
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Post by Colleen-Pa on Jun 30, 2008 13:31:57 GMT -5
I have been on it a few times and it has worked well. If she doesn't notice an improvement with in a few days , I would call back and see about something else. Try to stay on top of it and hopefully she will avoid the hospital. Hope she feels better real soon.
PS.....I am not a caregiver, hope its OK to answer here
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Post by cocojax on Jun 30, 2008 14:19:14 GMT -5
I have been on Avelox also a few times and it has worked really well for me plus the prednsione should help alot..
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Post by aero63 on Jun 30, 2008 17:09:32 GMT -5
I am not a caregiver or ever been on avelox. Just wanted to say I am sorry to hear about your mom. I agree with Colleen-Pa, if you can get ahead of it or on top of it, she may be able to avoid a hospital stay. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2008 12:24:49 GMT -5
Thanks to all. We're trying to stay on top of it, this time.
She usually refuses to take Prednisone (for reasons known only by her...) So, at least this time she's doing what the dr. recommends.
Thank you all for being here, and answering. It helps!
Alynn
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 2, 2008 6:54:08 GMT -5
Alynn;
I'm sorry, I just saw this message. Avelox is an exceptionally good (also expensive) antibiotic. Colleen's right; if she doesn't start to feeling better in a few days, call back and get something else.I've had VG success in the past with Z packs. Even if it is working but the infection doesn't totally clear up you might have to have it extended a bit.
As for the Pred; she may not like it because it "wires for sound" some people. I'm one of them. I find it exceptionally hard to sleep when I'm on it. BUT; it does do what it's suppose to do and it will help her.
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