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greatlaurel

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130. Hope you are feeling much better soon.

Sat Jan 18, 2014, 12:50 AM

Jan 2014

BRAT diet is the way to go for sure. You need to get your electrolytes back in balance. My family doc is a fanatic about eating yogurt when we are taking an antibiotic, too.

Take care.

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Antibiotics or Ibuprofen? (raccoon bite) [View all] Aerows Jan 2014 OP

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

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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