I went to the doctor today with bad cold symptoms and a fever that just won't quit. She didn't think I had the flu, so I guess that's good. She said it was some kind of upper respiratory infection and prescribed an antibiotic, but said it may or may not help. The whole time I waited for her, I was reading a poster about how antibiotics are overprescribed for URI's, which are normally viral and won't be helped by antibiotics. When she came back with the prescription, I said, "Would YOU take this? You said it may or may not help...do you think I should just wait it out?" She said since I'd had a fever so long, she'd probably take it if it were her.
So, I got the prescription and am hoping to be well very soon. I have no energy to cook. Thomas made me a nice vegan meal tonight, though. :) Spaghetti with veggie pasta sauce, and a salad with dijon vinaigrette. It was awesome.
I'm with the poster, man. Too many prescriptions given for something caused by a virus. But whatev, I'm not a Dr. At first I was thinking about what I've heard about detox giving you cold-like symptoms but I'm guessing you wouldn't have a fever from it. Keep on truckin'!
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