Whatever gave me my fat edema-ankles was nothing a three day course of Cipro couldn’t fix! My kidneys were the weak link, but I’m all better now.
In case it’s been years since some of you out there had a UTI there are all sort of new over-the-counter resources to self diagnose and treat the pain until you can finally reach your doctor. Because GOD KNOWS you’ll never get a bladder or kidney infection when the clinics are open, right?
Still, don’t go overboard: Self UTI-care is NOT really cost-effective in the long run. The cranberry supplements, self-diagnosis strips and pee-pain pills are expensive compared to keeping a three-day course of Cipro on hand, just in case (mine cost $2.30). Talk to your doctor about “just in case” UTI (and yeast infection) medications the next time you have an appointment with your doctor or nurse practitioner.
My ankles are back!
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edema // May 7, 2008 at 11:08 am
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