Keflex

[pnut]

I got my urinalysis back and it said I had mixed organisims.

What is this supposed to mean? It this a true infection?

My doctor gave my Keflex. Has anyone ever tried this antibiotic? Is it a good one? I'm not taking it until I hear how you all felt after trying it.

Any advice and suggestions is appreciated.

Thank you

[Katrina]

I believe mixed organisms means you have more than one kind of bacteria in you:(
I did some searching on Kephlex...here is what I got:
My advice is to talk to both your Uro and OB/GYN about antibiotics during preg. My doctors have told me that occasional use of Keflex is safe during pregnancy. I take it after sex to prevent UTI. I'm not sure about ongoing use though, so you should definetly ask.
Best wishes and I hope you get your UTIs under control soon!
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Melanie
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was actually lucky enough to have my doctor see the connection between sex and infections fairly early on and she suggested giving me a prescription. i take Keflex, also know as Cephalexin. I also take this drug when I have an actual infection. the only thing to keep in mind is that by taking the antibiotic your birth control can be less effective (if you take it that is )

So far nothing bad....Good luck!!!

[pnut]

Thank you both for your replies.

I have such BAD luck with antibiotics, usually once I start one I feel worse....isn't that weird?

So, I just wanted to check with you to see how you all felt. I guess I'll give it a try, it would be bad not to kill my "mixed organisims", right? It won't go away by itself I suppose?

Sorry, I'm just so afraid of the side effects, ughhhh

[vabeachdebi]

I've taken Keflex before for a UTI and it worked fine, however, as with all antibiotics follows the yeast. Keflex is usually used when a person has a problem with Penicillin. It's a broad spectrum antibiotic, which means it fights many different bacterias. It's pretty good and I have trouble with antibiotics and didn't have many side affects with it except for the yeast.