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Under GP's advice...

 

But between

 

Province:Gauteng

 

Location:Cape Town

 

No!..

 

Multiple location disorder.... ?

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I am sitting with the same problem. I've had this head cold for a while. Now the sh.t is in chest and throat. Tried to run yesterday but stopped after 2k and walked home. Now I am not sure if I am going to make the 5150 tri next Saturday.

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So you saying AntiBiotics won't help get rid of the cold I already have that won't go away?

 

They will help if you have a bacterial infection - they will do nothing if you have a viral infection - except reduce the risk you get an additional bacterial infection when your immune system is somewhat compromised due to the original viral infection.

 

On balance - probably worth taking - but follow your GP's directive.

 

And STAY OFF the bike.

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I missed Trans this year for the same reason. Went to the doc on Thursday and got given AB. I felt much better the next day but will wait until the course of AB's are done, before training.

 

I once did a XC race while on AB and ended up at the heart specialist. Not a lekker feeling at all. My motto is now, when sick, don't train!

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Its very frustrating. Been like this for two weeks. Been taking 2000mg Vit C for the past two weeks, Saline Nasal Spray, been on AB's, sinumax allergy sinus, sinuflu, Flusin. After feeling better yesterday and setting everything up for an IDT session tonight after work.,,,,the same old sore throat, ear pain and cough. Been at the dr twice. nothing seems to work. Now WTF should I do

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