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doc03

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26. Wow sorry to hear that, they are nasty. I saw a mother with 3 legs that
Thu Jan 16, 2014, 10:05 PM
Jan 2014

had 2 young ones with her in my yard a couple years ago. If you got within 20 feet of her she would bristle up and hiss. Last spring I was digging a hole to plant a tomato plant one afternoon and I look up and here comes a raccoon running right at me. I ran inside and got my pistol and shot it. There is something wrong when they are out in broad daylight like that. Like any wild animal they are cute but they are a wild animal. Once when I was little my grandmother sent me out to pick some tomatoes and I saw this Opossum laying in the garden, I picked him up by the tail and carried him down to the house to show my grandmother, I put him down on the porch and he ran away. So they do play possum I am glad he did, they have a set of teeth like a shark.

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How about a rabies shot. If they have done that, tell your doctor about your situation lostincalifornia Jan 2014 #1
On number three Aerows Jan 2014 #3
Real sorry what you are going through. Maybe they can give you something for your stomach lostincalifornia Jan 2014 #22
Crap. You poor thing! Hang in there. Squinch Jan 2014 #79
Thank you. I am n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #144
About 20 years ago I had to have the rabies treatment and didn't have nausea. Vinca Jan 2014 #160
Probably side effect of Augmentin jsr Jan 2014 #2
You're probably right. Augmentin & nausea go together. Th1onein Jan 2014 #27
I don't know what antibiotics you're on... countryjake Jan 2014 #4
I'm having difficulty keeping food down Aerows Jan 2014 #13
As I said, I don't know a thing about that antibiotic... countryjake Jan 2014 #17
Ibuprofen is really hard on the kidneys heaven05 Jan 2014 #35
Absolutely cannot take acetomenophen with this mix Aerows Jan 2014 #56
It's a common side effect of some antibiotics Retrograde Jan 2014 #57
The pills I'm taking Aerows Jan 2014 #64
I know those pills Retrograde Jan 2014 #87
Gee ... hard to say. 1000words Jan 2014 #5
Pain meds, even aspirin, need to be taken with food. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2014 #6
I'm on the rabies shots Aerows Jan 2014 #59
Give your doctor a call about not being able to keep food down. I had a reaction to bluestate10 Jan 2014 #173
It was the augmentin Aerows Jan 2014 #174
Could be either, I think MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #7
its the antibiotics....they are like poison to me....rarely can I even finish a whole course VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #8
+1000 heaven05 Jan 2014 #36
+another 1000 on the yogurt. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2014 #94
Ate some yogurt Aerows Jan 2014 #139
Good! Hope it keeps getting better. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2014 #149
Thank you for the suggestion n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #150
The yogurt won't help nor will pro-biotics until the chemicals are flushed through. RadiationTherapy Jan 2014 #122
Not true. I've just had an adventure with multiple antibiotics, and the probiotics DID help, MH1 Jan 2014 #133
Shed-loads of antibiotics Aerows Jan 2014 #134
That is definitely true! and I hope you feel better soon. MH1 Jan 2014 #136
Both can be hard on your stomach. Barack_America Jan 2014 #9
Vaccine, Augmentin, ibuprofen etherealtruth Jan 2014 #10
If you're taking the ibuprofen as recommended and you've not been on it for more than 6 weeks herding cats Jan 2014 #11
It was the augmentin. My word, it made me throw up left and right. n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #145
It's rough on some people like that herding cats Jan 2014 #146
Ask when you see the doctor. MineralMan Jan 2014 #12
How and why did you let yourself get bitten by a raccoon doc03 Jan 2014 #14
Would you like to know how my neighbors are feeding them? Aerows Jan 2014 #19
Wow sorry to hear that, they are nasty. I saw a mother with 3 legs that doc03 Jan 2014 #26
Hell yes there is Aerows Jan 2014 #28
Read my post again I added a story on an Opossum. doc03 Jan 2014 #30
Opposums don't get rabies Aerows Jan 2014 #31
I learned something today, I thought all warm blooded animals doc03 Jan 2014 #39
They *can* Aerows Jan 2014 #42
Armafillos can carry leprosy. Jenoch Jan 2014 #61
I had one in my flower pot Aerows Jan 2014 #62
It was not my intention to offend you. Jenoch Jan 2014 #65
Dear Lord, you held one? Aerows Jan 2014 #66
It was curled up and was like holding a football. Jenoch Jan 2014 #69
The Virginia Opossum Aerows Jan 2014 #68
Did you ever eat one? Jenoch Jan 2014 #72
What!? n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #74
Did you ever lose a toe? n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author Jenoch Jan 2014 #102
Jenoch Aerows Jan 2014 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author Jenoch Jan 2014 #109
LOL Aerows Jan 2014 #86
Bring up what happens when there are deer in the yard Aerows Jan 2014 #63
Down South we called armadillos "possums on the half-shell". nt Laffy Kat Jan 2014 #117
!!!!! BumRushDaShow Jan 2014 #121
They can freak out and jump in the air just high enough to hit a windshield. Aerows Jan 2014 #175
You beat me to this fact Gothmog Jan 2014 #155
They are so ugly, though Aerows Jan 2014 #166
And how ridiculous Aerows Jan 2014 #37
It is not always true that a raccoon out in the day is sick. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #47
Indeed Aerows Jan 2014 #48
Oh, I agree. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #51
I feel like shit Aerows Jan 2014 #60
The variation of the Rabies virus that affects Raccoons is only on the East Coast for now Gothmog Jan 2014 #158
You said you were feeding them..LOL, it's okay we all make mistakes! snooper2 Jan 2014 #138
I avoided addressing this post Aerows Jan 2014 #164
Hey, glad to hear you're feeling somewhat better. Hope the pain has subsided. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #15
It could be either or neither. Contact your regular health care provider. For tonight, take uppityperson Jan 2014 #16
It could be the ibuprofen. RebelOne Jan 2014 #18
I can't handle pain killers, either Aerows Jan 2014 #34
Luckily, I have never had any adverse reactions from antibiotics. RebelOne Jan 2014 #55
Are you still in pain from the bite? Jenoch Jan 2014 #20
Not in pain Aerows Jan 2014 #88
If you don't have pain, Jenoch Jan 2014 #98
Augmentin. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2014 #21
Are you asking me if I smoke marijuana? Aerows Jan 2014 #23
Here is a 24-hour nurses hotline. Jenoch Jan 2014 #24
I can call them and ask? Aerows Jan 2014 #29
Yes. Tell them you saw dr, are doing rabies shots, what meds you are taking and see if they uppityperson Jan 2014 #32
Sure Jenoch Jan 2014 #44
Yes, you can actually, nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #49
I tried calling, but it was out of service n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #52
I just googled it. Jenoch Jan 2014 #58
People keep asking me if we eat armadillos, and opossoms. Aerows Jan 2014 #75
Again, I did not mean to offend. Jenoch Jan 2014 #96
See your doctor. Brigid Jan 2014 #25
Ginger is excellent for nausea. I always keep a stash of candied ginger around for stomach upsets. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #33
That's why I always fancied Mary Ann. RIP Professor. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #84
SMOKE POT...n/t angstlessk Jan 2014 #38
I'm amazed that it took 38 posts before someone brought up pot. FSogol Jan 2014 #123
I type this as I ride along on my way to Colorado.... OnionPatch Jan 2014 #137
I'm doing fine Aerows Jan 2014 #176
That's good to hear! OnionPatch Jan 2014 #177
Do you have gingerale? And yogurt with active bacteria? question everything Jan 2014 #40
Could be either--try milk, crackers, toast. Ginger is good, and echoing another poster on the msanthrope Jan 2014 #41
THIS, and just skip the ibuprofen. you NEED the antibiotics, but the advil is not essential bettyellen Jan 2014 #67
Maybe grits? Aerows Jan 2014 #71
sure, grits is good. biscuits,whatever you normally find soothing, potatoes, rice, buttered toast …. bettyellen Jan 2014 #76
Thank you Aerows Jan 2014 #80
i do well with ginger tea and plain crackers, and have had to spilt 2 doses into four just to make bettyellen Jan 2014 #83
Eww Aerows Jan 2014 #142
PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE INTERNET FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. WilliamPitt Jan 2014 #43
CALL YOR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY YOU ARE HAVING A REACTION TO THE AUGMENTIN...DONT BLOW Drew Richards Jan 2014 #45
Rabies shot, antibiotics WhiteTara Jan 2014 #46
never take ibuprofen without some kind of food buffer for your poor stomach eShirl Jan 2014 #50
that`s why they have emergency services at a hospital. madrchsod Jan 2014 #53
generic Zofran taken orally is amazing for nausea and affordable (with insurance) zazen Jan 2014 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Jan 2014 #70
Somehow I think Aerows Jan 2014 #73
This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Jan 2014 #78
On second thought, that was pretty shitty of me. Orrex Jan 2014 #114
Having seen your original thread, I'm so GLAD you are getting the shots.... Hekate Jan 2014 #77
I'm having trouble with meals per se Aerows Jan 2014 #90
it's the antibiotics. Deep13 Jan 2014 #82
I can't eat, and can only hold down broth Aerows Jan 2014 #92
I threw up within two hours after taking ONE augmentin. NCarolinawoman Jan 2014 #85
I think that's what it is Aerows Jan 2014 #89
Treatment Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #91
Appreciate the research, cher Aerows Jan 2014 #93
Np, I know the feeling, I just worry about you. The research is easy, I am up all night from the Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #95
I did, I've had three Aerows Jan 2014 #97
Whine all you like I understand :) Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #99
*YOU* may whine all that you like :) Aerows Jan 2014 #101
I hope you are feeling better from the hip surgery Aerows Jan 2014 #100
Oh I will, its slow but steady. Am actually getting out and driving a bit Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #104
I do my kata every day, though I am Aerows Jan 2014 #105
There you go. Always try to focus on something else, if the pain gets to much Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #106
Do you have a particular Kata? Aerows Jan 2014 #107
I do Kendo and Iaido. So Sword based Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #108
Here is a Great Kendo Video Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #110
Holy hell he broke it.... OMG Aerows Jan 2014 #112
Hard to say Warpy Jan 2014 #111
I need swelling control Aerows Jan 2014 #115
If you're throwing up stuff that looks like coffee grounds Warpy Jan 2014 #116
I always take acidophilous when I am on antibiotics MiniMe Jan 2014 #113
Augmentin, in my case, is a horrible antibiotic. Duppers Jan 2014 #118
Please ask the registered nurses you are seeing every week JanMichael Jan 2014 #119
Aerows, give your MD a call this am. Tell him what is happening. nenagh Jan 2014 #120
It was the augmentin Aerows Jan 2014 #124
Aerows, Augmentin was the one the doc gave our Agnes. PDJane Jan 2014 #154
You've been posting about the damned raccoons since at least October, LeftyMom Jan 2014 #125
You are welcome to view the pics of my hand Aerows Jan 2014 #126
I saw the pictures. They were of a hand with some scratches. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #127
Indeed Aerows Jan 2014 #128
While you may have a point, Jenoch Jan 2014 #129
Thank you, Jenoch Aerows Jan 2014 #131
Hope you are feeling much better soon. greatlaurel Jan 2014 #130
Thank you for the advice Aerows Jan 2014 #132
Augmentin is the devil Aerows Jan 2014 #135
wild turkey nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #140
Wish I had some and time to drink it. n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #141
Not recommended with many antibiotics Retrograde Jan 2014 #147
I am no doctor. If you want anti-biotics or advice on when to use them you will have to consult one arely staircase Jan 2014 #148
I know you were teasing Aerows Jan 2014 #152
I went to the doctor this morning Aerows Jan 2014 #151
Antibiotics often cause nausea DirkGently Jan 2014 #143
contact the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics for advice Skittles Jan 2014 #153
Went this morning Aerows Jan 2014 #163
never can tell what will upset your stomach Skittles Jan 2014 #168
I'd kick them in the ass for you Aerows Jan 2014 #169
so glad you got treatment, Aerows Skittles Jan 2014 #170
Nobody wants this treatment Aerows Jan 2014 #171
Please keep us informed Gothmog Jan 2014 #156
I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #165
That is the truth Gothmog Jan 2014 #167
On a side note - Ms. Toad Jan 2014 #157
"Is that the antibiotics, or the ibuprofen?" Android3.14 Jan 2014 #159
My wife had this dude hollowdweller Jan 2014 #161
They can do some ugly damage Aerows Jan 2014 #162
The shots mess you up Aerows Jan 2014 #172
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