How many days should I take "Rescue Antibiotics" for ?

[shouty]

The on going Haemoplilis bug seems to have take hold again. Had 7 days of Co Amoxiclav & felt better but today feel yuck again 😣

[2greys]

My Rescue Pack comprises of a complete course of antibiotics and steroids, so I take them until they are all gone, the whole course. If you feel no better then see your doctor again asap.

[shouty]

Thanks 2greys the surgery only gave me 7 days worth I thought Bronchiectasis folks usually needed longer courses. Already on prophalactic Doxy

[Hidden in reply to shouty]

Oh dear here we go again. GPs no nothing about treating bronchiectasis. It should be 14 days. Ring your consultant’s secretary and get the consultant to write to the GP with the correct protocol for treating you. Give it time to arrive then go to your GP and check that they have received and read it. Exhausting I know but it’s in our own interests.

[shouty in reply to Hidden]

Thank you my GP is very good & seeing her today so will ask her to amend it. Thought one week didn't sound like my Consultant advice x

[Hidden in reply to shouty]

It’s great that you can talk to your GP.👍

[shouty in reply to Hidden]

She has amended repeat prescription so rescue pack is correct. It was actually another Dr who added to my repeats that I can order online only a week in error as Resp Consultant letter stipulated 10 days.

[Hidden in reply to shouty]

I hope that your respiratory consultant is a bronch specialist, not a general resp consultant. I’m afraid that even they can get it wrong as they are not trained much in bronch. I hope you feel better soon

[shouty in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊pleased to say he is a B'sis specialist x

[Hidden in reply to shouty]

I can’t type this morning! Know!

[Kristicats]

14 days is recommended for bronchiectasis infections.

[shouty in reply to Kristicats]

Thank you 😁