I have a bad flu.
By marguicha
@marguicha (215909)
Chile
October 28, 2018 7:13pm CST
Not of the kind with fever, but my throat bothers me and my nose too.
So I decided that I would start taking some antibiotics today. I will not suffer just because. A couple of months ago I waited too long with a stupid cold and finally I ended up taking antibiotics. The cold went away in 2 days.
Do you take antibiotics for some of your ailments?
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
I told my doctor friend what were my symptoms
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
@LadyDuck He wrote a prescription and sent it to me.
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@LadyDuck (459488)
• Switzerland
29 Oct 18
@marguicha You told him, but he did not visit you? Here you cannot get antibiotics without a written recipe.
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@youless (112131)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Oct 18
@marguicha Be patient. Usually it takes about a week, but you will feel better and better as time goes by.
@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
@NJChicaa No. A problem of translation for me.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
29 Oct 18
I don't like taking medication unless I know nothing else will work. My rule is 4-5 days and if no improvement then take medicine, another 5 days and then I go to the doctor.
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
@DesirousDreamer I usually buy oranges to make juice in those cases.
@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
29 Oct 18
@marguicha I always say if tea, oranges, or 7up can't help then a doctor is needed haha
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
@Janet357 Usually it is the other way around.
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@Janet357 (75656)
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29 Oct 18
@marguicha it will lead to flu. Good thing you took already your antibiotic
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Oct 18
i do when i can get them. my doctor said no last time and i had nothing to fall back on.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
29 Oct 18
I often take antibiotics when I have a cold, although I know it is not good.
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@RasmaSandra (73743)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Oct 18
Thank heavens and I count my blessings every day I have not needed to take antibiotics in ages. Hope you feel much better soon.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Oct 18
I just tough them out.
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@freelancermariagrace (27237)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
I don't as they are bad for the kidneys
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
There are lots of things either bad for kidneys or for liver.
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@marguicha (215909)
• Chile
29 Oct 18
I asked my doctor friends and they said that was what was needed.
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
29 Oct 18
Yeeeeeah. Many "bugs" are becoming resistant to antibiotics due to overuse. Not to mention antibiotics mess with the good bacteria in the gut, which can cause other health issues. I wouldn't take antibiotics for a cold or flu. There are plenty of natural things (Elderberry, high doses of vitamin C, tea, etc.) that will help reduce the length of flu and colds without resorting to antibiotics.
Glad you're feeling better, though! Don't forget to eat lots of yogurt, kefir, fermented foods, etc. to get your good gut flora back on track! 
