Penicillin.

[Susan1200]

I have COPD,I would so much appreciate some advise what to do.

I had my spleen removed about 8 years ago and have been taking two Penicillin tablets each day I normally see the same doctor most visits ,unfortunately he has taken sick ,so had to see another doctor he asked me why I am taking Penicillin so I told him because I have no spleen he said,did no other doctor tell you it's so dangerous taking Penicillin,I can live perfectly without taking Penicillin,Penicillin is only for infections.

So what do I do,as my doctor is still unavailable.

[Durcot]

Sorry I've never heard of using penicillin the way your doctor says.

Also I have sever COPD and sever ASTHMA, my doc has me on Spiriva and Symbicort and I've never felt so good again. All I can say is read all you can about your illness. Dont depend solely on your doctor. It's a team effort and you and your doc needs work together to find what works for you ...individually. read up and have questions for your doc.

[PMRPete in reply to Durcot]

"After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks"

"Dr. Crary recommended continuing years-long or even lifelong prophylactic penicillin when indicated for potential infection."

acpinternist.org/archives/2...

[Susan1200 in reply to Durcot]

Thank you Durcot for replying.

[PMRPete]

Lifelong prophylactic antibiotics is a NICE and NHS recommendation!

patient.info/doctor/splenec...

I thought this was solved 9 months ago when you had a similar problem?

"It's recommended that you take low-dose antibiotics for the rest of your life to prevent bacterial infections."

nhs.uk/conditions/spleen-pr...

UK Government patient leaflet and card:-

gov.uk/government/publicati...

[Susan1200 in reply to PMRPete]

Thank you for your advice PMRPete.

[Geronimo]

Hi Susan 1200. I had my spleen removed 25 years ago and have been on 2 penicillin tabs daily ever since.

Due to my other health issues I see several professional medical people in a year and not one has ever said I shouldn't be taking long-term antibiotics. In fact most of them guess why!

The spleen is a major contributor to our immune system and without one we need antibiotics to give us some sort of protection .

So from one spleen-free person to another. " keep on popping those pills ! "

[Susan1200 in reply to Geronimo]

Thank you Geronimo ,I will.