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Has CKD, Heart Failure, Anemia And Fatigue. ESR 141. Advised Injectable Antibiotics. Recommendations?

Hi My mom is 64 years old with CKD and Heart Failure coupled with anemia disease. She is suffering from extreme fatigue as she is unable to even move her doctor recommended several test and found her ESR 141. Doc has advised 1 Gram inject able doze of antibiotics twice a day for 15 days. Is this right treatment for her and how it will improve her fatigue? pls help
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hi friend,
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A high ESR is an indication for extensive work up to elucidate a cause.

Prescription of an antibiotic suggests possible underlying infection – care is mandatory in dosing, intervals and duration - because of CKD...

The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion.../ Only the doctor at the bed side treating her is best suited for further advice...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Has CKD, Heart Failure, Anemia And Fatigue. ESR 141. Advised Injectable Antibiotics. Recommendations?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic A high ESR is an indication for extensive work up to elucidate a cause. Prescription of an antibiotic suggests possible underlying infection – care is mandatory in dosing, intervals and duration - because of CKD... The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion.../ Only the doctor at the bed side treating her is best suited for further advice... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck