Thanks ladies.
I'm not a fan of 'just in case' either. The one time a doctor prescribed them 'just in case' and I suggested waiting to see if they were really necessary he looked at me like I was a monster. I think they are over-prescribed and it's already creating problems in the form of super bugs. But it's equally not good to start a course & then not finish it.... so I don't know
Can she gargle with honey for the sore throat? Honey is an antibacterial. Also a vitamin C will help fight infection. I'd also be chopping up some garlic and rubbing it on her feet then put her "garlic socks" (we have a special pair set aside) when she went to bed. All much better options for "just in case" than AB's.
Starting a course and not finishing it is irresponsible.
If she's perkier after a couple of doses it seems likely that the cause was bacterial.
One of the reasons we have superbugs is because people start on ABs and don't finish them. Maybe next time get the script and then hold off for a day or two before filling it.
hmmm....im probably not the best person to give advice, i don't really agree with them......the last time i was in there with DD, my GP put her on some cause she had a chest infection, i was like 'does she really need them!?' the GP looked at me like i was mental....i just hate AB. think though once you start a course it's not the best to stop??
Yeah that's what i thought.. I know you're not supposed to start & then stop, I guess I just wondered if that was after one dose, two three.. we'll keep going with them.
Yeddi she's too young to gargle, but the garlic socks is a good idea, thank you.
Onyx I think I will wait next time... I was a bit put off because last time I suggested doing that with a doctor he looked at me like I was some kind of monster.... Mummydreamer I'm glad it's not just me, lol.
And 'nuff with the 'I'm not the best person to ask' - the best person to ask is the one who gives me their honest opinion. So thank you all
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