Yes, thank you. On May 5, 2014, my doctor placed me on SMZ/TMP ds 800 ( Gen eric for Bactrim DS ) and also Mucinex DT for beginning stages of bronchitis and nasal congestion. days ago my left arch began to swell and is painful to walk on. I have my placed my left arch on ice and later used a heating pad.There is mild relief. Should I contact my doctor or continue treatment. Thanks , Don
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. You are already taking antibiotic (Bactrim) and developed pain. So we need to rule out lung infection in your case. Because lung infection can cause similar kind of pleuritic pain. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray to rule out lung infection and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to know the severity of bronchitis. You may need higher antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.