I have been sick for about three days now. I think its a sinus infection but my doctor just thinks it's a cold. I have never had a cold this bad and my throat hurts on and off. I am very congested and have been coughing terribly since day 1. I got 500 miligram tablets about 3/4 of an inch long and i have to take two of them twice a day. I am 12 years old. Do you think this is to much for me??(the 500 mili thing.) My doctor also said to wait 2 days and NOT to take the medicine until then (i haven't yet, tomorrow will be the first day) to see if symptoms stop or if i start to feel better. PLEASE HELP ME!
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Since your throat only hurts on and off it is probably due to draining of the sinuses.  You can gargle with salt water to help the soreness.  For the congestion, I would suggest you go and take a nice hot shower, and let it spray on the base of your head, that should help at least temporarily.  You didn't say what the antibiotic is, but it's probably some sort of penicillin.  If you take it, just make sure you drink plenty of water with it, and watch for signs of allergic reaction.\nAlso, a decongestant/antihistamine should help also.\nGood Luck.
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I think you should definately talk to your doctor. You should be able to concentrate and finish your work. You shouldn't feel sick when you yawn.
507003
take it 1 hr apart from your meds. I have a cough today, got meds from the doctor.  I had my coffee first before I went to see the Dr.
75030
Give it 24 hours w/medication. After that, go back to the doctor and let them know.
17672
No, it is not normal.  If you are actually catching cold once a month, then you may have a compromisd immune system.  You probably are not catching cold, but are experiencing allergy flare-ups, which can mimic the symptoms of a cold.\nAll 'colds' are caused by viral infections.  Bacterial infections can be secondary with a cold (pneumonia, for example).  Colds, being viral in origin, do not respond to anti-biotics, and for that reason, anti-biotics should never be taken for a cold.  Bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, do respond to anti-biotics.  Should your doctor prescribe an anti-biotic for you, be sure to take all of the pills.  Do not stop taking them just because you feel better.
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Did the dr do a blood test to rule out infection, like a white blood count?  You might have a virus, severe cold, or infection.  You normally don't run a fever with allergies but they can turn into sinus infections and upper respiratory, even bronchitis.  Rest, drink lots of fluids, take a fever reducer of some kind, maybe something for the congestion, maybe a vaporizer for the chest discomfort, try some chicken soup, and see how you feel Monday, if not better please go back to the dr as you may need an antibiotic.
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Well. I was Diagnosed with acute sinusitus and they gave me the 5 day anti-biotic along with a cough suppressant and a decongestant.  I first got the infection in January.  It felt like it was starting to go away, but it came right back.  It's June and I still have it.  I just want it to go away!!
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I wish I had any good to contribute, I think you are not being mean, because its not only the illness or the cost, one of these colds may get you to the ER or hospital one day. You are right to point out to them that you can not be around sick kids at all, good luck with your treatment
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I am a chronic headache person: including sinus headaches; migraines; tension headaches and more, yuck!!!\n\nFirst determine what the headache may be brought on by.  \nIf you are sick, no you should not work out. Do you have other symptoms?\n\nIf you have a sinus infection or cold, tylenol will do nothing for you, but a dose of Non-Drowsy Sudafed might help decongest your sinuses.  \n\nIf you have a migraine, there's not much you can do but stay comfortable and try to keep some of the workplace noise out.\n\nCheck out the below sites that my coworker emailed me to get rid of headaches and to learn more. Hope this helps!\nFeel better sweetie!
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you should not self medicate,sometimes the medication causes more harm than good.the only way to know is to consult your doctor.it could be nothing but its best to be sure.no common illness lasts more than a week if you are non smoker,enough rest and eat healthy.have you tried lozenges they are pretty safe,if it still persist,then i think you need to see your doctor.
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Thats definatley the symptoms of the flu.  \nIf you don't feel better within a couple days, go see a doctor.\nGood Luck!\nHope you feel better!
126796
Hey, I am 14 and trust me, I went through what you are going through right now.  You may be getting some signs, but you really don't know when you are going to get it until you actually do.  Usually a couple of days before you feel sick, crampy, or you have flu-like symptoms.  Don't worry about it, it really isn't bad and don't rush into it to quickly!  You'll have it for another 45+ years!
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I'm not a doctor but I can say from experience, you could be feeling sick from something you ate, or you could have a virus.  Try eating saltines ... that always make me feel better.  If you're not feeling any better tomorrow, you should seek medical advice.  Hope you're feeling better soon.
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I have had many sinus infections in my life and I have never had pain with any of them. I sometimes though get occasional sinus headaches, or pressure behind my eyes and or teeth, but not pain. Probably because our sinuses are cavities (empty spaces). My children too have had sinus infections, and experienced pressure or headaches, but not pain. Your son's cough could be due to drainage even though it sounds dry and non-productive, but it could also be from all the antihistamines he's on, he could be dried out. My kids doctors have always said for sinus cavities they needed to be on an antibiotic for up to 21 days, because those types of infections are harder to clear up due to there reclusive location. The cough sounds deep because he coughs so much, plus the meds he's on could be aggravating instead of helping. My daughter coughed more when on meds than when off. She didn't do well on zyrtec, or singular, she didn't try Qvar. Try a postnasal drip cough drop. If it works then his cough is more than likely due to drainage, and if not you may need to try a new med like a nasal spray, and perhaps discontinue oral meds. My kids both do flonase nasal spray to help with allergies. It doesn't stop all allergens but it helps. It is so hard to know what to do. I always overreacted and had my children on every medicine possible. Now I regret it because looking back I think a lot of the medicines aggravated the situation more than they helped, but I over treated because I was afraid if I didn't my daughter would once again end up in a hospital, which she did for asthma quite often. Anyway, I hope I haven't made it worse for you. It can be so draining when our kids are sick. Good luck, and I hope your son gets to feeling better real soon. Hugs.
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I believe I would try to go to the doctor and explain that you did have what you thought was a self-diagnosed ear infection and stayed home for two weeks because of it.  It may cost you the price of an office visit but it may be worth it to save your grades.  I would think twice before taking any more time off of school for any reason, even if you feel sick in the future.  Let your teachers see that you are glad to be there and that you are going to be there, regardless.  Maybe if they see you exerting some effort, they will be less likely to request a doctor's note next time.  Good Luck.
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Hang in there, give the medicene a chance to get in your bloodstream and see how u feel. If no change, go back and talk to your doctor.
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With just the flu any drugs that can and will take away your minor aches and pains (that are stronger then what you have) you are unable to get. You have bought what you can it looks like....\nYour pains will be over soon....\nGo get Vick's rub, rub it on your chest. This will also clear your nose :0)\nIf you have chronic pain, or the pain does not leave then you need to go to the doctors....\nSorry you do not feel good, it will be over soon...