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By pegsue89 - 01/01/2017 02:45 - United States

Today, it's New Year's Eve, and I'm waiting at the pharmacy for antibiotics for a sinus infection. A week ago, on Christmas Eve, I was in the exact same spot waiting for antibiotics for strep throat. Could I please have one holiday without being sick? FML
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platinum9 16

Antibiotics are definitely needed for strep throat!! To prevent rare but potential complications !

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finalyearsofhate 22

Hate to break it to you, but most sinus infections are viral. It's highly unlikely to be anything bacterial since you should still be finishing a 10 day course of antibiotics from the last infection anyhow. Rest, fluids, and a decongestant should be enough. Overuse of antibiotics is a really bad thing.

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bandeek 30

i was diagnosed with bronchitis on thanksgiving. i got better but a week before christmas, my cough came back. so 3 holidays in a row. yay

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finalyearsofhate 22

Hate to break it to you, but most sinus infections are viral. It's highly unlikely to be anything bacterial since you should still be finishing a 10 day course of antibiotics from the last infection anyhow. Rest, fluids, and a decongestant should be enough. Overuse of antibiotics is a really bad thing.

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Mauskau 35

Antibiotics aren't even needed for strep throat either. This is why so many bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, people are using them for everything when they don't need them. It's just a cold, take some paracetamol, drink lots of water and eat soft foods, and you'll be fine within a few days. Every time my doctor has prescribed me antibiotics in the last few years it's when they didn't know what to give me and said "take these, they might help". I didn't even use the prescription because I don't want antibiotics, I just never cashed it in. My body has fought off whatever it was within a few days anyway.

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lee47_fml 6

Strep throat kills ... that is a particular type of bacteria in a throat infection, not a general sore throat. The bacteria that kills is Streptococcus, Group A. If a sore throat persists more than 3 days, get yourself to the Dr.

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platinum9 16

Antibiotics are definitely needed for strep throat!! To prevent rare but potential complications !

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NeneJPhilly 8

I've always gotten steroids for strep throat.

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pegsue89 2

The doctor tested me. Both were bacterial infections. And the antibiotics for strep don't treat or prevent sinus infections. I had to discontinue the strep meds and start on a different 10day course.

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The_25th_Baam 3

That shouldn't stop you, have fun with the pharmacists!

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RichardPencil 30

Elvis' Birthday -- January 8. Get it together!

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jasonswife423 18

I feel your pain, but I'm just sick or injured every Christmas lol. Hope you feel better soon!

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shellykjelly 26

On the bright sight at this rate you will never have to take any sick days off from work because they will already be holidays anyways

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mariri9206 32

Try again for Valentine's Day.

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PhoenixChick 26

I hope you enjoy your healthy arbor day.

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