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What Are The Side Effects Of Bactrim?

Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017

Question: How long would it take for me to have a reaction to bactrim

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (30 minutes later)

Hi, any time between half an hour to 48 hrs.
If nothing during this time, then unlikely to have a reaction to Bactrim. Hope this helps. Pls thank me if satisfied

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Follow up: Dr. Shuba hariprasad (6 minutes later)

All that has happened is i have an ocassional jead ache and a metal taste in my mouth no fever or anything else i just worry cause i have had joint pain for a long time but thats also a symptom

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Request for clarifications please

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.

Would you clarify a few things for me please?
*how long have you been on Bactrim and for what?
*what is the dosage?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
*how long have you had joint pain? Which joints? Are both sides affected (left/right)?
*how severe is the pain? (on a scale of 1-10,1 being no?
*do you have any rashes, swelling on joints, sore throat?
*any muscle ache?

Please get back to me with these clarifications so that I can answer you appropriately. If you have any further queries, I'd be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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Follow up: Dr. Shuba hariprasad (27 minutes later)

I have taken 5 doses total of 800 mg as a prevention of infection from a lanced abbcess i always have pain in my joints any unexpecred pain
Is on my left also the left side of my toung

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see an orthopedic doctor for examination

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up and clarifications.

I don't believe you have an allergic reaction to Bactrim.
*how severe are the joint pains? Have you seen a doctor for this? Has any investigation been done?
*do you have any ulcers in your mouth?
*do you sit or stand for a prolonged period of time?
*do you drive? Is it a manual or automatic?

I recommend :
-an orthopedic consult
-x-rays of the affected joints of clinically indicated.
-wear comfortable shoes with good support.
-take breaks every half hour while sitting or standing.
-have yogurt with active cultures twice a day.
-drink plenty of water
-blood tests (complete blood count, uric acid levels, calcium and phosphorus levels, Thyroid stimulating hormone).

-try warm compresses and cold packs on your joint alternatively. I believe that ice packs will help more than warm compresses.

Please try and this and get back to me with further queries you may have.
Hope this helps and you feel better.

Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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Follow up: Dr. Shuba hariprasad (6 hours later)

Loiny pain isjust sharp pain occasionaly also have lower back and belly pain i standfor hours and sit for hours automatic car

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult orthopedic doctor for examination

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
As I suggested in my previous response, please see an orthopedic doctor.
In addition, you may need spine x-rays to check for disc disease.
*what is your height and weight?
*what do you do for a living?
*what do you mean by 'loiny'?

After speaking to your orthopedic doctor and physician, please go on a regular exercise routine to stay fit & lose weight if necessary.
Exercise also helps to reduce pain.

Hope I've helped. Please let me know if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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