Posted by bleauberry on May 19, 2009, at 20:27:35
In reply to Should everyone go on a trial of antibiotics?, posted by odon on May 16, 2009, at 8:42:18
The answers of both the previous posters show how misinformed the general public, and most doctors, are on the topic of infectious diseases.
To rely on a lab test for definitive diagnosis, for example, is a poker game. To ignore symptoms and history that fit the mold, is ignorant. What we need is not rampant use of antibiotics, but newly trained doctors who understand how to use them correctly. Such as pulsing as just one of several examples. On the topic of wiping out intestinal flora and creating new disease, that is valid but easily prevented as well. Most doctors do not even mention, and are not even aware of, the simple tactics to prevent that from happening.
As I said before, these are treacherous waters for the general public, but definitely fair game for the chronically ill in categories of:
Resistant Depression
Resistant Anxiety
Resistant Schizoaffective
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
MSThe risks of the above conditions on health, wellbeing, productivity, and life expectancy are far more serious than any risks of antibiotics.
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