Felt 35 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Can anyone recommend a hospital in Bangkok with infectious disease specialists. I have been to the doctor and given antibiotics. (Amoksiklav 1000mg twice a day) So far for five days now but the swelling on my face just keeps getting more painful and almost seems to burst at any moment and I'm a bit worried about the infection spreading! Thanks for any information. Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/doctor/detail/jackrapong-bruminhent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPMMUU Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Cellulitis on the face is a serious condition. If you can schedule an appointment within 1-2 days with your preferred doctor, that's acceptable. However, if that's not possible, it's crucial to see any available doctor as soon as possible—preferably today—to address the situation promptly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Sheryl said: https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/doctor/detail/jackrapong-bruminhent Thanks Sheryl. Unfortunately, he works at Samitivej only Sundays and a bit late for today. Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 3 hours ago, PPMMUU said: Cellulitis on the face is a serious condition. If you can schedule an appointment within 1-2 days with your preferred doctor, that's acceptable. However, if that's not possible, it's crucial to see any available doctor as soon as possible—preferably today—to address the situation promptly. Ugh, don't scare the crap out of me. However, I understand the depth of the message. Next scheduled appointment with current doctor is Tuesday (unfortunately far from a specialist on infection diseases) then I have been on antibiotics 7 days which as I understand is the norm with this disease before eventually further treatment! Thanks Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 14 hours ago, Felt 35 said: I have been to the doctor and given antibiotics. (Amoksiklav 1000mg twice a day) So far for five days now but the swelling on my face just keeps getting more painful Amoxicillin may not be the best antibiotic to use. Swelling and pain normally goes down within the first 24hrs if it's working. You shouldn't be waiting a week, especially in this case where it appears not to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 3 hours ago, BritManToo said: Amoxicillin may not be the best antibiotic to use. Swelling and pain normally goes down within the first 24hrs if it's working. You shouldn't be waiting a week, especially in this case where it appears not to be working. That is nto Amoxicillin alone. It is Amoxicillin + Cl;\avulate (same as Augmentin) and is usually used as first line treatment of cellulitis (albeit usually along woth another drug). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 18 hours ago, Felt 35 said: Ugh, don't scare the crap out of me. However, I understand the depth of the message. Next scheduled appointment with current doctor is Tuesday (unfortunately far from a specialist on infection diseases) then I have been on antibiotics 7 days which as I understand is the norm with this disease before eventually further treatment! Thanks Felt If it seems to be worsening do not wait for appointment. Also, whatever hospital you saw that doctor at, will have an Infectious DIsease specialist. They all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 6 hours ago, BritManToo said: Amoxicillin may not be the best antibiotic to use. Swelling and pain normally goes down within the first 24hrs if it's working. You shouldn't be waiting a week, especially in this case where it appears not to be working. I got the message when I first started with the antibiotic that what I was given was nearly a "revolution" in antibiotics. However, on each sealed tablet stay "Amoksiklav with k" 2x Tablets 1000Mg (amoxicillin clavulanic acid) Sandoz Novartis) Thanks Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Felt 35 said: I got the message when I first started with the antibiotic that what I was given was nearly a "revolution" in antibiotics. However, on each sealed tablet stay "Amoksiklav with k" 2x Tablets 1000Mg (amoxicillin clavulanic acid) Sandoz Novartis) Thanks Felt Nothing "revolutionary" about amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, been around for years You would definitely have seen improvement by now if it were working.. Can you post a pix? I am a bit confused by your reference to it seeming ready to burst as that is more suggestive of an abscess than a diffuse cellulitis Possible that you will have to be admitted for IV antibiotics. What hospital are you going to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Sheryl said: If it seems to be worsening do not wait for appointment. Also, whatever hospital you saw that doctor at, will have an Infectious DIsease specialist. They all do. I don't know if it's better or worse, but the swelling has moved down on my cheek so I feel like I have a thick "red Northeastern sausage" that goes from the right corner of my mouth to the middle of my cheek and is very sensitive! Anyway, despite some confusion about Cellulitis vs Cellulite, I have made an appointment with the doctor you recommended. By the way, I also found out that he works at Ramathibodi Hospital which, from what I can tell, accepts foreigners at their Premium Center and at a university hospital, I guess the doctors are among the best of the best! Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Felt 35 said: I have made an appointment with the doctor you recommended. For when? You don't seem to understand this is very time sensitive, and potentially lethal. 1 day could be the difference between full recovery and having to cut half your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Sheryl said: Nothing "revolutionary" about amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, been around for years You would definitely have seen improvement by now if it were working.. Can you post a pix? I am a bit confused by your reference to it seeming ready to burst as that is more suggestive of an abscess than a diffuse cellulitis Possible that you will have to be admitted for IV antibiotics. What hospital are you going to ? Have sent you a message with picture. Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPMMUU Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 8:56 PM, Felt 35 said: Ugh, don't scare the crap out of me. However, I understand the depth of the message. Next scheduled appointment with current doctor is Tuesday (unfortunately far from a specialist on infection diseases) then I have been on antibiotics 7 days which as I understand is the norm with this disease before eventually further treatment! Thanks Felt tuesday schedule is good enough. that's fortunate indeed. wish you good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 8 hours ago, PPMMUU said: tuesday schedule is good enough. that's fortunate indeed. wish you good health! Thanks, the infection was drained today and following the doctor its cellulitis in the outermost layer of the skin. Felt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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