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September 16, 2008, 5:38 pm
Flag as Inappropriate KrisNY  

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Antibiotics 

I was at the doctor today for my yearly physical. They have posted all these new signs.

Sometimes rest if the best thing a doctor can prescribe. Listed there is do not pressure your doctor in given you antibiotics.

My doctor would not let me pressure them into anything. I think it's important that my doctor listen to me- but be the doctor.

What are your thoughts? 

September 17, 2008, 6:05 am
Flag as Inappropriate tjg0307 says...

I agree that we have over-medicated ourselves in the past. I for one have tried not to take meds unless it has become absolutely necessary. Our bodies are wonderful at fighting disease unless we over-medicate it so it loses the ability to do so.  

September 17, 2008, 11:25 am
Flag as Inappropriate ken7700 says...

I agree I only take medicine when I have to. It seems as a society we want to pop the pill that seems to make us feel better right then. 

September 17, 2008, 12:33 pm
Flag as Inappropriate lilbit says...

MMMMM, It seems like maybe that doctor is gettin people that do try to get meds from him. I`m like all of you, I don`t pressure my doc for meds. i`d much rather not be on meds. My doc doesn`t have that kind of sign up. Just the usual about co payments and stuff. 

September 18, 2008, 5:34 am
Flag as Inappropriate bubble says...

I would never pressure my doctor into giving me medication. I go to a doctor for advice and help, and I greatly respect his opinion.

Like many people I only take medication if I really need it. 

September 18, 2008, 12:18 pm
Flag as Inappropriate KrisNY says...

I know when I'm feeling terrible and I think it's an ear infection- I want antibiotics.

When I go to the doctor and they tell me it's viral not bacterial and they won't help- I listen. I usually start to feel better with just rest and taking better care of myself.

I was just surprised to see all of these new posters. 

October 22, 2008, 1:44 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Kendra says...

I honestly believe that a lot of these antibiotics cause more problems that the good they do. I have taken antibiotics and end up with other ailments that were traced directly to the pills I took. Proper rest and a good diet does go a long way in healing one's body.