antibiotics during TWW

IrisPetals · July 2014

I made an ass of myself earlier, but hopefully that doesn't keep you from looking at this thread. Anyway, I've never come across this before so I'm sorry if it's another one of those annoying newbie threads. I literally just got done w/ a root canal couple hrs ago, my first one ever. Well it's a partial, they're going to finish the rest of it along w/crown this sat schedule willing. Right now I've got a temporary filling just to protect the tooth. Dentist prescribed me an antibiotic, which I have to take for 10 days. I'm not going to disobey the order to take it, b/c the health of my tooth is important right now.

I'm on 5dpo right now. Yes I ovulated. If I have a fertilized egg floating in my uterus right now possibly getting ready to implant, will the antibiotic harm the chances of it becoming a viable pregnancy?

I normally don't take meds, even otc (besides vitamins). I'm all about natural healing, mainly w/ essential oils, but my broken tooth was something that obviously I couldn't look over. I heard safe/non safe arguments about antibiotics during pregnancy, but I have no factual info for antibiotics during ttc.

gscoville · July 2014

You are not pregnant in your 2WW, antibiotics will not harm anything - I really wish people would get over treating themselves like they're pregnant for two weeks every cycle when they're not. In fact, any infection you might possibly be fighting with the antibiotics would be potentially way more harmful to a possible pregnancy than the medication could ever be. Take the medicine.

aburks1 · July 2014

Take the antibiotics or deal with a potentially nasty infection. Your choice.

IrisPetals · July 2014

So let me over think it. Because I analyze everything.

I never said I wasn't going to take it. Actually I said clearly, I am not going to disobey the order to take it because the health of my tooth is important.

And I'm not treating myself as if I'm already pregnant. I merely wanted to know the medical side of antibiotics has any potential risk.

Even if it did, ok so I'm still taking the med and just dealing with whatever comes my way. But holy shit, I didn't realize I can't analyze any medical information/side effects unless I'm indeed pregnant. Got it thanks

IrisPetals · July 2014

DaisyCat11 said:
I really don't think this is the board for you.

You might be right. I've enjoyed the snarkiness in some areas, but honestly I don't feel there's any room for newbie error. Any other board maybe full of rainbows and glitter, but they also allow room for newbs to find their place. All that newbies are expected to do here is lurk lurk lurk. Then post when they dare.

Maybe I'll fit in when I can obtain the proper amount of lurking. But all anyone needed to say was "you have nothing to worry about, wont harm tww". Instead of overskipping the part where I said I'll take the antibiotic, and repeatedly telling me to take the damn thing or deal with infection.

divinemsbee · July 2014

I mean, do I think that all doctors (or dentists) are infallible beings who make 100% correct decisions all of the time? Of course not, as is obvious by the amount of people who come on here who have doctors that are willing to prescribe them potentially dangerous medications with no monitoring. But, do I think that a dentist prescribing antibiotics after a root canal falls under that. It's the right thing to do.

You can't lock yourself in a bubble. If you're questioning something as harmless as this now, what's it going to be like for you when you are actually pregnant? You'll lose your mind with worry over if this or that could cause issues. And then become one of the really annoying posters on 1st Tri. Look, if it's really going to bother you, do a cursory Google search of respected sources (not realnaturalnewsblackhelicopters.net) or just ask your doctor. Because your doctor is going to say that the risk of contracting and then fighting an infection (with possibly stronger antibiotics) is going to be worse for any pregnancy than prophylacticly taking what he's prescribing you.

spiltmilkz · July 2014

IrisPetals said:

DaisyCat11 said:
I really don't think this is the board for you.
You might be right. I've enjoyed the snarkiness in some areas, but honestly I don't feel there's any room for newbie error. Any other board maybe full of rainbows and glitter, but they also allow room for newbs to find their place. All that newbies are expected to do here is lurk lurk lurk. Then post when they dare.

Maybe I'll fit in when I can obtain the proper amount of lurking. But all anyone needed to say was "you have nothing to worry about, wont harm tww". Instead of overskipping the part where I said I'll take the antibiotic, and repeatedly telling me to take the damn thing or deal with infection.

I am somewhat of a newbie and you are even overdoing it for me...

There are ways of becoming a part of this board without being annoying and a drama queen.

Even before I opened this thread I thought to myself... I sure hope this isn't IrisPetals

justmepreggo2020 · July 2014

I even took antibiotics while I was pregnant..so yeah you're overthinking it a bit, but talk to your doctor if it makes you feel better.

gscoville · July 2014

IrisPetals said:

So let me over think it. Because I analyze everything. I never said I wasn't going to take it. Actually I said clearly, I am not going to disobey the order to take it because the health of my tooth is important. And I'm not treating myself as if I'm already pregnant. I merely wanted to know the medical side of antibiotics has any potential risk. Even if it did, ok so I'm still taking the med and just dealing with whatever comes my way. But holy shit, I didn't realize I can't analyze any medical information/side effects unless I'm indeed pregnant. Got it thanks

Of course you're treating yourself as if you're already pregnant, if you weren't you wouldn't even question taking needed antibiotics in your 2WW. If you were worried about the antibiotic's effects on you personally, you'd talk to your doctor, but you're worried about them in relation to pregnancy, which is why you asked us, so don't make yourself look even more ridiculous by trying to claim otherwise. 2WW =/= pregnant, in fact the 'grace period' extends well past the 2WW, the baby's cord doesn't even develop until around 6+ weeks along so even if you were pregnant, you could take almost anything until that point and likely not have it affect the baby in any way. That's why most of us are still ok even though our moms may have been smoking, drinking, etc. before knowing they were pregnant, at least for my generation anyways - I'm old enough (40) that home pregnancy tests weren't readily available or reliable and women often didn't even know they were pregnant until well after a missed period, so they just carried on with life until a doctor confirmed things. If 2WW was equivalent to being pregnant, my whole generation would likely have FAS!

jennycam · July 2014

Take your meds and pee on a stick on day 14, your fine!

IrisPetals · July 2014

I am an overthinker, I over analyze everything because that's how I process information. I'm not a simple person who just takes a yes or no answer. I like to know details, the how's and whys. That is who I am. And while it may be obsessive to you ladies, it hasn't driven me crazy at all during my TTC. In fact, the more information I understand, the more relaxed I am. It's in the not-knowing that makes me crazy. This is how I learn.

So should I never post because everytime I do, if I over think the tiniest thing, my throat gets jumped down?

I'll lurk or I'll decide to leave. But I can see for now my posting is doing no good. I understand you ladies have a certain way of being on this board. And if I'm to be a part of the board I have to learn how to fit in. So this is not a "goodbye bitches" type of thing.

jennycam · July 2014

Honestly we've all had our fair share! It's not personal......roll with the punches, suck it up, take the advice and move on! Their delivery may not be to your liking but the advice is good and these girls know their shit...it really is better than google, just hang in there!

spiltmilkz · July 2014

Word of advice... take it down a notch.
Because of how you have acted, I am for sure going to second guess everything you write and most likely others will to. In the short time since you introed you have made a not so good name for yourself. Chill.

pippacricket · July 2014

IrisPetals said:

I am an overthinker, I over analyze everything because that's how I process information. I'm not a simple person who just takes a yes or no answer. I like to know details, the how's and whys. That is who I am. And while it may be obsessive to you ladies, it hasn't driven me crazy at all during my TTC. In fact, the more information I understand, the more relaxed I am. It's in the not-knowing that makes me crazy. This is how I learn. So should I never post because everytime I do, if I over think the tiniest thing, my throat gets jumped down? I'll lurk or I'll decide to leave. But I can see for now my posting is doing no good. I understand you ladies have a certain way of being on this board. And if I'm to be a part of the board I have to learn how to fit in. So this is not a "goodbye bitches" type of thing.

Ok as far as the how's and whys, you should call your doctor instead of asking us then. These ladies have given you answers already. How much more do you want them to tell you?? I feel like you're beating a dead horse.

myatala · July 2014

Take the antibiotic. Take a probiotic, eat yogurt, whatever, to try to avoid a yeast infection (and it'll hopefully help you feel less icky on the antibiotic). I was prescribed an antibiotic during 1st tri for an infection and the doctor and my midwives presented no qualms about taking the antibiotic.

And please stop letting TTC suck all the joy out of your life.

justmepreggo2020 · July 2014

pippacricket said:

IrisPetals said:

I am an overthinker, I over analyze everything because that's how I process information. I'm not a simple person who just takes a yes or no answer. I like to know details, the how's and whys. That is who I am. And while it may be obsessive to you ladies, it hasn't driven me crazy at all during my TTC. In fact, the more information I understand, the more relaxed I am. It's in the not-knowing that makes me crazy. This is how I learn.

So should I never post because everytime I do, if I over think the tiniest thing, my throat gets jumped down?

I'll lurk or I'll decide to leave. But I can see for now my posting is doing no good. I understand you ladies have a certain way of being on this board. And if I'm to be a part of the board I have to learn how to fit in. So this is not a "goodbye bitches" type of thing.

Ok as far as the how's and whys, you should call your doctor instead of asking us then. These ladies have given you answers already. How much more do you want them to tell you?? I feel like you're beating a dead horse.

---------phone you disappoint me-------

myatala · July 2014

justMaike said:

pippacricket said:

IrisPetals said:

I am an overthinker, I over analyze everything because that's how I process information. I'm not a simple person who just takes a yes or no answer. I like to know details, the how's and whys. That is who I am. And while it may be obsessive to you ladies, it hasn't driven me crazy at all during my TTC. In fact, the more information I understand, the more relaxed I am. It's in the not-knowing that makes me crazy. This is how I learn.

So should I never post because everytime I do, if I over think the tiniest thing, my throat gets jumped down?

I'll lurk or I'll decide to leave. But I can see for now my posting is doing no good. I understand you ladies have a certain way of being on this board. And if I'm to be a part of the board I have to learn how to fit in. So this is not a "goodbye bitches" type of thing.

Ok as far as the how's and whys, you should call your doctor instead of asking us then. These ladies have given you answers already. How much more do you want them to tell you?? I feel like you're beating a dead horse.

---------phone you disappoint me-------

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Does anyone else ever read this phrase as "beating off a dead horse"?

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icaughtfire · July 2014

OP, everything you seem to post is ridiculous or just drama. It comes across as trying way too hard. It's not the fact that you're new that others treat you this way, it's your attitude.

MrsSept13 · July 2014

I was lurking and wanted to hijack the thread to ask a technicality question. Isn't it possible to be pregnant during the 2ww? If your egg was fertilized then you are pregnant and at that point you are waiting for enough hcg to test which is then the 2ww. Am I wrong? But you'll just never know if you were pregnant those two weeks until you test.

PrimRoseMama · July 2014

You can take antibiotics (cleared by your OB) while pregnant even. As others have said, until the HPT is positive you don't really have to worry about it.

holliberry28 · July 2014

frankenmom said:

@Joy2611 you just totally blew my mind with all of that science. I love that people here know so much about stuff I know zero about. Definitely should have considered more learning and less partying in college. Oops. But seriously - that was some solid info!

Agreed @Joy2611. Thanks for sharing that information. I wonder if you any input as to what to do when antibiotics can't/don't kill the said bacteria.

When I first signed up, I also posted some ridiculous questions, not having read the newbie blog or lurking for longer. After realizing I needed to take a step back, and not post threads that have been answered a million times, I'm much less stressed and enjoy participating in the WTO and 2WW threads. And, I'd rather have blunt honesty then sugar coating bullshit.

holliberry28 · July 2014

That's really interesting @Joy2611. DH has gram negative bacteria, didn't respond to any antibiotics (he tried them all) and then decided to live with it (he has bacterial prostatitis). He's also waiting for scientists to come up with new antibiotics, hopefully that'll come sooner than later. Sorry for diverging off topic.

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