Not sure if I am or not
Have an infection so went to see gp today and was prescribed antib's. Asked about thrush treatment at the same time as antib's usually give me thrush but explained I couldn't use a pessary at the moment and was it ok to have the tablet as I'm breastfeeding.
At this point the doctor realised I couldn't have the antib's he'd prescribed and became a bit dramatic for want of a better word. Ripped up the prescription in front of my face and was quite huffy getting his book out to look up what I could have. "you'll have to wait now while I look this up" that's fine, I'd rather be sure.
He then says "well there's nothing we can give you that's safe so you'll have to stop bf"
I explained I didn't want to stop bf just like that. He said he would have to speak to a consultant and get back to me about what, if anything, I could have.
I just felt like I'd 'put him out' and he wasn't impressed I'd rather find another option. I shouldn't have to just stop bf should I? The infection isn't life threatening, obviously i wouldn't put my life at risk.
So, AIBU? Is it normal to have to stop bf if you need to take medication? I'm not normally good at standing up for myself so I was a bit at having to say 'no' (I'm much more of a walkover 'yes' person normally).
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FattyMcChubster · 23/04/2013 19:46
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