Re: Levaquin for UTI med mix

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MaC,

I don't think you sound indifferent at all!

Yes I have mom's medical power of attorney. Dad has the other. So we are

prepared, as best we can be I think. She did eat some toast this morning and

drank a boost, so we might be turning the corner on this UTI, but we'll see. I

don't know how her kidneys are doing..they are still producing urine and not

unusually dark. She isn't going as often though. I'll call the doctor on

Monday and see how things are. Her thyroid is really messed up as well and that

can affect her fatigue levels. She starts another medicine on Monday for that.

Never a dull moment!

Pamela

Re: Levoquin for UTI med mix

Pamela,

I know this may sound indifferent through a webpost/email etc. But it's with

love.

Do you have the necessary power of attorneys etc for your Mom? Reading your

last post leaves me with the feeling that the kidney infection may be a

precursor to something else. It's important that you are prepared for the

unexpected. I am praying and holding on and crossing my fingers. But the lack of

interest in water or food may not be a good sign. When my wife's kidney's failed

she lost all interest in food and water.

MaC

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She ate this morning! So we are thankful for another day.

She says she doesn't feel well though, but can't explain. I think the big

antibiotic is wayyy strong, so maybe that would explain why she is feeling

worse...UTI and all.

Thanks for your prayers!

Pamela

Re: Levoquin for UTI med mix

>

> Pamela,

> You can find more information on Levaquin in the link below. The other

> link shows interactions to that medication. There were none listed for

> Lasix or Spironolactone but that doesn't mean there may not be. Check with

> your local pharmacist to be on the safe side. But I would guess that it

> would ok to take them with Levaquin. You can research more below.

>

> http://www.drugs. <http://www.drugs.com/levaquin.html> com/levaquin.html

>

> http://www.drugs. <http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php>

> com/drug_interactions.php

>

> You mom is in my prayers and I hope the UTI clears up quickly.

>

> MaC

>

> Ohana5 <ohana5mtaonline (DOT) <mailto:ohana5%40mtaonline.net> net> wrote: Does

> any one know if you can take Levoquin with Lasix and Spirolactone? The

> bottle says not to take antacids, vitamins or minerals 2 hours before or

> after the Levoquin. I just wondered about her diuretics...whether I can

> still give them at their usual times.

>

> Mom won't eat today. She has a UTI. Has taken 3 doses of Levoquin so far.

> She didn't even get up to go potty last night (first time ever) and I was

> so worried, didn't sleep well. I know a UTI can make you not feel so

> great, so I'm hoping it is that.

>

> Poor thing just won't eat a bite. I'm trying to make sure she gets lots of

> fluids, but even those are tough to get her to take.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Pamela

>

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[Guest guest]

That is good news then. Nutrition is important right now. Can I ask how the UTI

was determined? A UTI can put stress on the kidneys and it's very important the

kidneys stay healthy in a patient with cirrhosis and end stage liver disease.

MaC

Ohana5 wrote: MaC,

I don't think you sound indifferent at all!

Yes I have mom's medical power of attorney. Dad has the other. So we are

prepared, as best we can be I think. She did eat some toast this morning and

drank a boost, so we might be turning the corner on this UTI, but we'll see. I

don't know how her kidneys are doing..they are still producing urine and not

unusually dark. She isn't going as often though. I'll call the doctor on

Monday and see how things are. Her thyroid is really messed up as well and that

can affect her fatigue levels. She starts another medicine on Monday for that.

Never a dull moment!

Pamela

Re: Levoquin for UTI med mix

Pamela,

I know this may sound indifferent through a webpost/email etc. But it's with

love.

Do you have the necessary power of attorneys etc for your Mom? Reading your

last post leaves me with the feeling that the kidney infection may be a

precursor to something else. It's important that you are prepared for the

unexpected. I am praying and holding on and crossing my fingers. But the lack of

interest in water or food may not be a good sign. When my wife's kidney's failed

she lost all interest in food and water.

MaC

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She was acting more confused, sort of like when her ammonia levels got

higher.... and could hardly help us help her to the potty. She does a stand

pivot sit at the bedside, but we were having to carry and move her legs. So we

knew something was up. They did check CBC, Ammonia, TSH, T3Free, T4, urine &

something else. And her urine was darker earlier in the day. No fever.

Nutrition...well we aren't doing great there at all. Poached egg, toast, Boost,

water, mandarine orange cup, jello, that is about all she'll eat. She does

great for breakfast but barely anything for the rest of the day. Makes me think

it might be time to tap her belly so she'd be more comfortable and maybe want to

eat. When I ask her, she doesn't want it. But maybe she is just too confused

or too exhausted to decide?

Pamela

Re: Levoquin for UTI med mix

Pamela,

I know this may sound indifferent through a webpost/email etc. But it's with

love.

Do you have the necessary power of attorneys etc for your Mom? Reading your

last post leaves me with the feeling that the kidney infection may be a

precursor to something else. It's important that you are prepared for the

unexpected. I am praying and holding on and crossing my fingers. But the lack of

interest in water or food may not be a good sign. When my wife's kidney's failed

she lost all interest in food and water.

MaC

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Ohana5 wrote: She ate this morning! So we are thankful

for another day.

She says she doesn't feel well though, but can't explain. I think the big

antibiotic is wayyy strong, so maybe that would explain why she is feeling

worse...UTI and all.

Thanks for your prayers!

Pamela

Re: Levoquin for UTI med mix

>

> Pamela,

> You can find more information on Levaquin in the link below. The other

> link shows interactions to that medication. There were none listed for

> Lasix or Spironolactone but that doesn't mean there may not be. Check with

> your local pharmacist to be on the safe side. But I would guess that it

> would ok to take them with Levaquin. You can research more below.

>

> http://www.drugs. com/levaquin.html

>

> http://www.drugs.

> com/drug_interactions.php

>

> You mom is in my prayers and I hope the UTI clears up quickly.

>

> MaC

>

> Ohana5 net> wrote: Does

> any one know if you can take Levoquin with Lasix and Spirolactone? The

> bottle says not to take antacids, vitamins or minerals 2 hours before or

> after the Levoquin. I just wondered about her diuretics...whether I can

> still give them at their usual times.

>

> Mom won't eat today. She has a UTI. Has taken 3 doses of Levoquin so far.

> She didn't even get up to go potty last night (first time ever) and I was

> so worried, didn't sleep well. I know a UTI can make you not feel so

> great, so I'm hoping it is that.

>

> Poor thing just won't eat a bite. I'm trying to make sure she gets lots of

> fluids, but even those are tough to get her to take.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Pamela

>

> [

>

> ---------------------------------

> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it

> now.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Chief Little Eagle,

Thank you for sharing.

Mom continues to be nauseated and a bit confused. Big time weakness and allover

discomfort.

We'll know in a few days whether it is renal or caused by meds.

God Bless,

Pamela

Re: Levaquin for UTI med mix

Pamela,

Not feeling well but unable to explain it was/is common with me. With my liver

disease sometimes I was/am lost for words especially when trying to explain to a

physician my symptoms. Also, for me, my symptoms would change sometimes

literally one hour to the next.

For me, sometimes a 2 hr. nap in the afternoon helped other days a 2 day nap

didn't seem to help. The nausea was different. Nausea can be very acute if one

has a bleed going on but can be chronic and nagging for other reasons...or both.

Although, liver disease has a " characteristic chain of symptoms " from a general

standpoint I would assume that no two cases mimick each other to the letter.

That being said, at my own request I have decided against any transplant

procedure. I think that limits my medications to a small pool. I can't speak

from a medicine standpoint. With the exception of a beta blocker and a protonic

I take very little medication. I did take some spirolactone early on and had

some unpleasant side effects or rather complications with gynocomastia, and I

had to sort of feel my way through an assortment of stomach meds until I found

one that worked best with the least ammount of side effects. I don't take enough

meds to comment one way or another. I wish I could be more helpful.

Give all my best,

Best of luck...

Little Chief

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