Educate Yourself About Your Medical Condition - Master Thread

[ChaimMoskowitz]

Once meds have been started, yes. My wife has been doing throat cultures for 25 years. We have rapid strep tests at home that she does for her office on off hours. Do several a week.

Rapid strep tests are not throat culture test. Are you getting the terms mixed up?

[hvaces42]

Rapid strep tests are not throat culture test. Are you getting the terms mixed up?

They are 99.9% accurate. You will not get growth on a culture plate either if there are meds in the system.

[joe1234]

Did I tell him what to take?

For those looking for the PC here you go...

Suggestion, if no one is talking to you, MYOB. I believe I know the legal ramifications too. Something in my past tells me I know what I could and cant tell him.

All of a sudden everyone is giving legal advice. You know practicing law without a license is a misdemeanor.

Lol

[ChaimMoskowitz]

You will not get growth on a culture plate either if there are meds in the system.

That's not correct. Kids had strep and they had to switch antibiotics because they were not working. They knew that by a positive throat culture.

[hvaces42]

That's not correct. Kids had strep and they had to switch antibiotics because they were not working. They knew that by a positive throat culture.

How many days later?

[ChaimMoskowitz]

How many days later?

Would have to check with DW but IIRC it was around 5 days.

[hvaces42]

Would have to check with DW but IIRC it was around 5 days.

5 days after meds stopped? Makes sense it will show up positive then.

Either way Amoxil is the equivalent of p**swater in dealing with strep. There are stronger alternatives.

[ChaimMoskowitz]

No from start. It was getting worse.

[hvaces42]

No from start. It was getting worse.

Dont know then. What meds?

[ChaimMoskowitz]

What meds?

Not sure if it was amoxicillin or some other cillin. Several years ago. The point was that a throat culture is accurate and rapid strep test can give a false negative.

[username]

They are 99.9% accurate.

Not IME.

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[hvaces42]

Not IME.

NOTE:
This is provided for informational use only, and are in no way intended to constitute legal advice or the opinions of username or any of his attorneys. Transmission or receipt of any information from this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should not act or rely upon any information appearing on this post without seeking the advice of an attorney. Moreover, because the law is constantly changing, the materials appearing on this post are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up-to-date.

This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek advice from a physician or other qualified health care provider for your individual medical needs.

ROTFLMAO

We need a master thread of disclaimers.

[hvaces42]

Not sure if it was amoxicillin or some other cillin. Several years ago. The point was that a throat culture is accurate and rapid strep test can give a false negative.

Correct. Plated cultures will show positive with meds that arent working.

[noturbizniss]

He's asking questions about himself and you're telling him what to do. From what I understand, if something goes wrong c"v you can be responsible. Cmiiw.

Absolutely not.
I still. Stand by my statement that this thread is the dumbest idea since Facebook medical advice.
If you have to ask, then PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE AND CALL YOUR DOCTOR

[ExGingi]

One of my kids was so stubborn when she was younger, that it was impossible to administer any medication to her orally. Whenever she needed antibiotics, we opted for a shot administered by the doctor. Was a pleasure, only one dose (or sometimes two IIRC) and that was it!

At the time I asked the Dr. why they don't offer it to more people, as it is so much easier and more effective, and was told that most people would rather take an oral medication regimen for 10 days than needle into them one time.

[YosefJ]

One of my kids was so stubborn when she was younger, that it was impossible to administer any medication to her orally. Whenever she needed antibiotics, we opted for a shot administered by the doctor. Was a pleasure, only one dose (or sometimes two IIRC) and that was it!

At the time I asked the Dr. why they don't offer it to more people, as it is so much easier and more effective, and was told that most people would rather take an oral medication regimen for 10 days than needle into them one time.

That's interesting. Never heard of this before.

[henche]

One of my kids was so stubborn when she was younger, that it was impossible to administer any medication to her orally. Whenever she needed antibiotics, we opted for a shot administered by the doctor. Was a pleasure, only one dose (or sometimes two IIRC) and that was it!

At the time I asked the Dr. why they don't offer it to more people, as it is so much easier and more effective, and was told that most people would rather take an oral medication regimen for 10 days than needle into them one time.

My kid won't take antibiotics. It's a nightmare each time. We've been begging for the shot, but they haven't been willing to give it.

[ExGingi]

My kid won't take antibiotics. It's a nightmare each time. We've been begging for the shot, but they haven't been willing to give it.

Switch MD's, also might belong in pros and cons of where you live.

[joe1234]

My kid won't take antibiotics. It's a nightmare each time. We've been begging for the shot, but they haven't been willing to give it.

Next time you’re there, get straight to the “point”. Just tell them to “give it a shot”. It can’t hurt(or maybe it can)... 
DISCLAIMER: PUN INTENDED!! sorry guys I had to...

[afro]

My kid won't take antibiotics. It's a nightmare each time. We've been begging for the shot, but they haven't been willing to give it.

It's Patient Choice unless the MD deems is unsafe so technically he has to give it to you...