Antibiotics
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Morning all
At the risk of sounding like a gossip columnist, I hear that 'we' will need to antibiotics a lot for the rest of our lives. Even for visits to the hygienist as 'we' are more susceptible to infection with our additional parts.
Is this a US thing or is that the thinking in the UK (and elsewhere)? I know my GP hates giving antibiotics due to the fear of resistence.
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Jay59 MichaelTN1UK
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I have just been to the dentist and asked him about this and he said it is not necessary . Used to be but not now and I am in England !
My consultant also told me that antibiotics were not needed .
Any help ?
MichaelTN1UK Jay59
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The chat talked about the 'foreign matter' (ie: implant) being a magnet for infection and therefore makes us more vulnerable. Especially, as it is in the bone. But I guess that theory would apply to serious dental work and screws for broken bones etc.
Gaby21 MichaelTN1UK
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MichaelTN1UK Gaby21
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anna65476 MichaelTN1UK
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Surely once our wound has healed, we are no more liable to infections than anybody else?!
Yes, we're discouraged from taking antibiotics in the UK because the bugs are becoming immune to them.
So, no, I wouldn't take them as a preventative.
Anna x
Lorna020247 anna65476
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MichaelTN1UK anna65476
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Michael x
susan47173 MichaelTN1UK
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MichaelTN1UK susan47173
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CelsB MichaelTN1UK
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MichaelTN1UK CelsB
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This chat started in the US, and with all due respect, they do tend to dance to another tune when it comes to healthcare. I genuinely believe that it is a money-making and scare-mongering thing.
My nephew has had screws in his ankle for nearly 10 years and he has not heard of such a thing.
Michael
susan47173 MichaelTN1UK
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CelsB susan47173
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MichaelTN1UK susan47173
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mary0606 susan47173
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I have just done my 5 th flight in 3 weeks, and I happily go through the scanner or get the pat down. I don't care what they do so long as we are all safe.
susan47173 mary0606
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gail2910-US-MI susan47173
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