[optimal] Re: Can dye cause urinary tract infection?
- From: ops@xxxxxxxxxx
- To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:24:08 -0600
Thanks, Alexis. Another good response. Since I received the inquiry
through the web site, there is unfortunately no way to tell if it was an
ophthalmic photographer submitting the question or if it was a patient.
Good advice I will pass along, though.
Barb
> This sounds like an inquiry from a patient; not another ophthalmic
> photographer.
> IMHO, I would probably defer this question to their personal physician
>
> If a patient asked me this, I would probably say "While I have never heard
> of this being a potential side effect, that's a good question for your
> physician"
>
> Just a thought : )
>
> Alexis
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 5:45 PM, <ops@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Marshall. I will pass this information along to the inquiror.
>>
>> Barb
>>
>>
>> > Barb,
>> > FA can cause an allergic reaction which could cause itching (but not
>> an
>> > infection) in a variety of locations. If Benedryl (25-50mg oral) stops
>> the
>> > symptoms, then the symptoms might be related to the FA.
>> > The dye should be sterile and is not injected into the urinary tract.
>> The
>> > PH might trigger a shift in one's system.
>> > btw, . . . OCT might be a better measure of Mac Edema and with fewer
>> > potential side effects :-)
>> > Marshall
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 3:35 PM, <ops@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Everyone:
>> >>
>> >> I need your help to respond to this inquiry:
>> >> "Is it possible for the dye used in an angiogram that is administered
>> >> every six months for a Macular Edema Trial that I am in, to cause
>> >> Urinary
>> >> Tract Infection symptoms?"
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your help!
>> >> Barbara McCalley
>> >> ops@xxxxxxxxxx
>> >> 800-403-1677
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thank you,
>> > *Marshall*
>> > Marshall E Tyler
>> > s/v *Silk*
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
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