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Old 08-13-2009, 10:52 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SecretMethod70 View Post
Yeah, I'm generally not a fan of antibiotics, just mentioned it in response to yournamehere.
I mentioned it for two reasons:

1. Infections are caused by either bacteria or viruses. Antibiotics kill bacteria. Naturally, if it's a viral infection, no amount of antibiotics will help.

2. One of the reasons that we're in such a deep pile of sh!t regarding antibiotic-resistant bacteria is because so many doctors tend to prescribe it for anyone complaining about anything - it has a placebo effect and makes the patient feel like the doctor is being proactive and made a correct diagnosis. It's a very rare and brave doctor who is honest enough to say, "I'm not sure - let's give it a week and see where we are."

Hope the meclizine helps, SM70!
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