I get sick a lot, what should I do?
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My name is Amelia and I am almost 17. When i was 11, I got double pneumonia and had to be hospitalized after the antibiotics I was prescribed failed to work. Ever since then, I get sick often. I have always been fairly healthy, I eat well, I’m a dancer, I get enough sleep, and am not very stressed. I cannot figure out why I keep getting sick, and now that I’m in high school, missing school is becoming a problem.
These are the usual symptoms: usually, it starts out as a bad sore throat, then I get a low grade fever, and sometimes develop a cough. I’m usually sick for about 4 days and get sick about every two months. Last time I got sick however, i went to the doctor and it turns out I had bronchitis and a sinus infection. About a year ago I had blood work done and nothing seemed to be the problem. My dad has thyroid problems, high cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes, has had a triple bypass, multiple stents, and cancer, so we thought it’d be a good idea to check. But they found nothing!! Whenever we talk to a doctor about it, they don’t seem worried. They usually just say, “kids get sick”. But why do I get sick so much more than my friends? Please help!
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alan29249 amelia0727
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Hi
I tried to respond to your message yesterday but my response was 'deleted by a moderator'.
I will try again and word my response differently....
I am sorry to read that you having recurring health problems. I would ask that you remain patient in your search for answers and keep an open mind. I am not a health care professional so please bear this in mind.
From my own personal knowledge and experience and from what I have read there is growing concern that the use/overuse of antibiotics may affect our immune system especially when we take antibiotics when we are young.
In your case the use of antibiotics (however effective) would appear to have been essential as you were very poorly.
My initial representation was simply to ask that you consider that this (wakened immune system) may be a possibility? I have no wish to deter young (or older) people from taking antibiotics.
I was and still am seeking to make this point with a view to discussing the mechanics of how such a thing may happen and what can be done to recover the situation.
I wish you luck with your enquiry
OscarBk amelia0727
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So I advice you to always complete your dose as prescribed. And make sure anytime you consult a doctor for your health to update him the exact drug you used, how used it and the time.
Frequent and incomplete doses makes the illness resistant to the Antibiotic drugs.
Wish you well.