Feels like I have it all!

[Worriedsick106]

Hi I am a 21year old female. I had UTI about 3 weeks ago. I took an antibiotic called Septra.  Although since I've been on the birth control pill I've been prone to yeast infections that come right before my period and then usually go away when I start bleeding. Since they are incredibly annoying especially to my bf, I knew an antibiotic like septra would probably send me over the edge so I only used probably 3-4 days worth of dosage instead of the required 7...I know I should have taken them all...so I thought. A week to 2 weeks later, I start getting hot flashes and chills, with this weird pain in my stomach that was kind of dull and nauseating along with lower and upper back pain and neck pain. After that subsided I started feeling this red irritation in my throat that comes and goes it seems and tired leg/arm muscles (has been going on for 6 days now). Not tired enough to hinder my work performance or anything just a weird feeling that a normal person would get after walking 5 flights of stairs whereas for me I have this feeling regularly without any exercise. Also, my skin is very itchy for some reason all over. No rash or bumps. Except for 2 on my neck but that could just be from scratching. Off and on I got bouts of my eye turning red first my left then my right twice. Thought it was just my contacts but it has never happened before. Really doesn't seem like a flu to me as the doctor at the clinic thought. I am making another apt but was wondering if anyone sees this as a possible reaction ot the Septra? I have read about Serum Sickness, sounds extremely similar to what I am experiencing and I know it is somewhat common with this medication but moreso with penecillin (which I'm allergic to).  I have also been reading about thyroid problems so I'll get that checked too although I am not overwight by anymeans nor do I have a family history of it but who knows. Any insight would be much appreciated, thanks!

[Worriedsick106]

Also, I have been off the pill for about a month and a half and no yeast infection:) so far so I'm guesing I eliminated the culprit. I also take acidophilus pretty regulary could I still have possible candida overgrowth? Ive searched the symptoms, in which there's a huge array but I have some of them. If it was indeed candida overgrowth wouldn't I have a chronic yeast infection or thrush I believe they call it?

[Worriedsick106]

Thank you. But I have no visible rash or marks anywhere just some itchiness.

[Eldermom]

Tiredness and skin rashes are symptoms of yeast in the gut . There are five stages of Candida overgrowth and you are in stage one. I believe antifungal medication and an anti yeast diet will be most helpful. Please research the five stages of fungal overgrowth on the internet. As for the thyroid, the best way to test for hypothyroid is to take your basal body temperature every morning before you get out of bed. Temperatures consistently below 97.7  except during ovulation are indicative of a low thyroid problem. You might also want to use another method of birth control.
Eldermom

[Worriedsick106]

Thanks so much. That could very well account for the itching. GoodnessI hope I don't have liver disease or hepatitis (although I had my shots) which I read in that article can sometimes be accompanied with sulfa medications. My tired muscle feeling is what's worrying to me and doesn't seem to quite make sense.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Skin reactions are the most common adverse reactions to sulfa medications, ranging from various benign rashes to  more forms. Hives and increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity) are also possible. There is a possibility that if the sulfa medication is continued despite a mild rash occurring, the rash could progress to a more severe form of skin reaction.
Hives is an allergic skin reaction causing localized redness, swelling, and itching.This is what you could be having.
ref:http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/sulfa.htm
Mild cases of hives are treated with antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). More severe cases may require oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
You can also apply Calamine lotion on the skin to soothe the itchy feeling.