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Suffering From Graves Disease, On Medicines. Have Streptococcus In Urine, Pain In Right Abdomen. Due To Infection Or Side Effects Of Drug?

I have Graves disease and is taking a beta blocker as well as methimazole 10 mg twice a day. My urine test results came back with Viridans Streptococcus 50,000 - 100,000. I am having pain in my lower right side and is scheduled for an ultra sound . However, I was told by my Endocro dr. to report any infections I get as it may be related to the methimazole. Is this an infection and it is because of the drugs or is this something new? I have never been sick until after being diagnosed with hyperactive thyroid .
Sat, 24 Nov 2012
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
Methimazole is one of the first line drugs for hyperthyroidism.
In 1% of patients it can cause a drop in WBC count which can predispose them to infections.
So as your doctor as rightly suggested, you should visit him asap and test your WBC count in the blood.
A course of antibiotics is also essential to treat UTI.
Good luck.
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Suffering From Graves Disease, On Medicines. Have Streptococcus In Urine, Pain In Right Abdomen. Due To Infection Or Side Effects Of Drug?

Hi Thanks for your query. Methimazole is one of the first line drugs for hyperthyroidism. In 1% of patients it can cause a drop in WBC count which can predispose them to infections. So as your doctor as rightly suggested, you should visit him asap and test your WBC count in the blood. A course of antibiotics is also essential to treat UTI. Good luck.