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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #40 on: December 27, 2017, 12:59:32 PM »
It's Patient Choice unless the MD deems is unsafe so technically he has to give it to you...
Unless they don't have it.
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #41 on: December 27, 2017, 01:09:41 PM »
Once you start meds you will get false negatives. Amoxicillin what dosage? Age of Pt?

Young adult 500mg 10days 2x a day

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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #42 on: December 27, 2017, 01:53:52 PM »
@hvaces42 is right on.  Think logically guys. 
If the antibiotic is not working, the strep would still be positive (whether at start of treatment or five days after).
If the antibiotic did work, it should no longer show positive.  Negative.
If the antibiotic worked a bit or still needs more treatment, it could easily show false negative since it has already been treated to a degree, but symptoms are still there (ie, still positive).

Not IME.

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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #43 on: December 27, 2017, 01:56:36 PM »
PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE AND CALL YOUR DOCTOR
I couldnt agree with you more.  ;D
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #44 on: December 27, 2017, 02:00:53 PM »
I couldnt agree with you more.  ;D

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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #45 on: December 27, 2017, 02:02:46 PM »
If the antibiotic worked a bit or still needs more treatment, it could easily show false negative since it has already been treated to a degree, but symptoms are still there (ie, still positive).
Throat culture test will not easily show a false negative. IIRC that what was done.
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #46 on: December 27, 2017, 02:08:44 PM »
Throat culture test will not easily show a false negative. IIRC that what was done.
So to be cautious on the side of err...strep strips are good if they show positive, but do a throat culture if symptoms still exist when the results show negative...

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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #47 on: December 27, 2017, 02:09:08 PM »
Young adult 500mg 10days 2x a day

Did a sheep blood agar plate 1 day after finishing
Dosage too low IME. Ask MD to change Meds
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #48 on: December 27, 2017, 02:09:59 PM »
Dosage too low IME. Ask MD to change Meds
But why is it negative?
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #49 on: December 27, 2017, 02:12:33 PM »
But why is it negative?
You really need to consult your MD. There could be other issues with similar symptoms to strep.
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #50 on: December 27, 2017, 02:14:53 PM »
You really need to consult your MD. There could be other issues with similar symptoms to strep.
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #51 on: December 27, 2017, 02:16:43 PM »
Give him actual medical advice!
A real doctor would not do that (on a forum) why would you expect anyone else to?
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #52 on: December 27, 2017, 02:20:42 PM »
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #53 on: December 27, 2017, 02:23:03 PM »
Wiki added.
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #54 on: December 27, 2017, 02:24:18 PM »
Wrong answer. If your not helping then don't clog the thread! Give him actual medical advice!
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #55 on: December 27, 2017, 02:26:39 PM »



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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #56 on: December 27, 2017, 02:28:40 PM »
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #57 on: December 27, 2017, 02:30:19 PM »


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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #58 on: December 27, 2017, 02:32:14 PM »




So better to ask a bunch of know it all who know nothing online?
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Re: Medical Questions Master Thread
« Reply #59 on: December 27, 2017, 02:35:14 PM »
So better to ask a bunch of know it all who know nothing online?

I agree with your point for some people, and I mean these people who always end up with viruses when they try to fix their computer, doctors after all are trying to piece the puzzle, when there's no risk like avoiding/taking medication without a doctor, it is a very good idea and can do no harm to do some homework and learn what your symptoms may or may not mean , on many occasions I have given a doc a new avenue to think of and it turned out I was right 

This is a typical example:

https://symptomchecker.isabelhealthcare.com/about-isabel-symptom-checker

Secondly, you are allowed to know and you should know why your doctor prescribed something and if there are alternatives you can approach your doctor and discuss about it. 

Recently my DD pediatrician prescribed antibiotics for a ear infection, I asked him is it really necessary? are we taking any risks if we do not go this route? he was like hmmm if you want just come back in a week for me to take another look...

It is no secret that doctors over prescribed antibiotics for decades, a patient has the right to educate themselves and ask for explanations.
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