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DGI-Oral vs IV antibiotics
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DGI-Oral vs IV antibiotics
by alterego1946, Jul 11, 2007 12:00AM
About 3 years ago I contracted gonorrhea, but did not get it treated properly. After much denial and procrastination, there is no doubt that I have Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI) now. Most treatments list having an IV antibiotic. I am going to use oral antibiotics to get rid of it (much longer story on why, but I have to try this approach first). I have Zithromax, Cipro, and Cefixime in 500mg pills.
Questions:
1-Of the three listed above, is there one that would be more likely to simulate an IV treatment OR is there another antibiotic that would work better?
2-If so, what dosage (I’m planning on trying 1000mg of Cipro three times per day for 14 days)?
3-Although I’m sure you cannot totally condone this, what additional information should I have?
I am a 61 year old male.
Thank you.
Questions:
1-Of the three listed above, is there one that would be more likely to simulate an IV treatment OR is there another antibiotic that would work better?
2-If so, what dosage (I’m planning on trying 1000mg of Cipro three times per day for 14 days)?
3-Although I’m sure you cannot totally condone this, what additional information should I have?
I am a 61 year old male.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jul 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 11, 2007 12:00AM
Sorry, you are wrong. There is no possibility you have DGI at this time. Even if not properly treated, gonorrhea always clears up within a few weeks to months. I will not advise antibiotic therapy in this situation. See a health care provider about whatever symptoms you have and follow his or her advice.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
They also thought that the heavy antibiotic dosage would put enough in my system to avoid going into the hospital for IV treatments.
This is why I asked here---I wanted to find out if it might work.
Thanks.
In any case, your own docs are the one to ask about your treatment, not me or any other distant online source.
Good luck--- HHH, MD
I appreciate your candor and direct answer. Thanks.