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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEarlier today I stopped by the office of a really nice colleague - a medical doctor
She is a brilliant second generation doctor who specialized in geriatric medicine.
She was a regular in our walking group, but she's been missing for a few months. I went to wish her seasons greetings, because she has been over-worked since Covid and I also know she's been looking after a very sick family member.
We laughed about a few things and talked about this and that including the boosters which are available from next week.
She noticed a plaster on my left little finger and asked me about it. I stuck the finger with a splinter while gardening on Sunday and washed it in peroxide. The finger started hurting yesterday so I repeated the peroxide wash and then spread some Neosporin. She then asked when last I took antibiotics (at least seven years ago) and suggested that I take a five day dose as she didn't like the swelling.
Before I left I asked her if I should come for the booster next week after taking the antibiotics.
She said absolutely not - do not take the booster shot or any other dose of a Covid 19 vaccine while taking an antibiotic. She suggested that I take the 3rd jab no earlier than a week after completing the antibiotics.
So DUers if you are taking antibiotics for anything, double check with your doctor about the timing of your vaccine.
Patterson
(1,530 posts)malaise
(269,040 posts)one won't offset the other, if you have flu, fever and some other problems, you should not take the jab at that time. Given that some of the medical issues they mention are often treated with antibiotics, I'll follow my colleague's advice.
It can't hurt to check with your doctor.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)To stay home anyway with your finger! That way you can stay away from the people with covid cooties
malaise
(269,040 posts)Still walking in the morning but I'm home most of the time
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)set up a forum.
lark
(23,105 posts)I got the flu shot for years at work - it was required and I would probably have done it anyway. They always asked us if we had a cough or sniffles or fever and if we did, we didn't get the shot until the 2nd go around a month later. With my allergies, this happened several times. They never asked us about antibiotics, maybe the should have?
demmiblue
(36,863 posts)A. Physicians are instructed not to withhold a vaccination if a person is taking antibiotics, according to the CDCs prevaccination checklist. However, those with moderate or severe acute illness should wait until their condition has improved before getting a vaccine.
And according to Antibiotic Research UK, a company that studies antibiotic resistance, antibiotics should have no impact on the coronavirus or the vaccine.
raccoon
(31,111 posts)malaise
(269,040 posts)and I used the pill
raccoon
(31,111 posts)But I definitely heard that a few centuries, I mean a few decades ago.
malaise
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KS Toronado
(17,252 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,428 posts)MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)when I got the booster my rheumatologist reminded me not to take my methotrexate for a week after the booster. It was the same with the first two shots. I only take it once a week, so wasnt a problem.
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malaise
(269,040 posts)Stay well
Rebl2
(13,521 posts)Have a good friend who uses it.
Rebl2
(13,521 posts)once a week-not a large amount-and usually feel a little nauseous the next day. Have taken it since 1985 for my RA.
malaise
(269,040 posts)but the nausea gets to her - that said the nausea is less stressful than the RA
Rebl2
(13,521 posts)can be stressful when it gets out of control.
FarPoint
(12,409 posts)I have several home infusion clients on methotrexate....their physicians have said nothing about this....Thank you.
Rebl2
(13,521 posts)is my doctor saying this in my case. Your infusion clients should speak with their doctor about this and see what their doctors recommend for them.
FarPoint
(12,409 posts)My task is to prompt infusion clients to process healthy choices with their physician...
yaesu
(8,020 posts)marble falls
(57,099 posts)malaise
(269,040 posts)Thank her for noticing the plaster
KentuckyWoman
(6,685 posts)I was told the same thing.
FakeNoose
(32,644 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)Thank you, Malaise.. I wasn't aware of this..
anamnua
(1,113 posts)and I think your friend's advice -- albeit that she sounds like a decent person -- is complete nonsense. Get that booster ASAP!
I don't know if you are a medical doctor or not, but you ARE correct!
Disaffected
(4,555 posts)does not mention antibiotics.
https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions
doesn't either.
https://www.nfid.org/2020/11/18/7-key-facts-you-should-know-about-antibiotics/
says:
'There is no influence or interaction between antibiotics and COVID-19 vaccines, so when indicated, antibiotics may be taken at any time relative to COVID vaccine administration.
January 5, 2021'
Your doctor friend seems to be wrong on this one.
malaise
(269,040 posts)She's a locally and internationally recognized award winning pro - she and others know that something is already wrong when you're taking anti-biotics. Bottom line, tell your doctor what you're taking.
Disaffected
(4,555 posts)Argument from Authority:
'A formal fallacy in which it is argued that because a perceived authority figure (or figures) believes a proposition (relevant to their authority) to be true, that proposition must therefore be true. This is also known as an appeal to authority. Arguments must be based on evidence.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority
I.E. whether or not "she is a locally and internationally award winning pro" means little in this context.
Sorry to be frank about it but ill-advised medical advice can be dangerous to others as well as yourself..
"....... tell your doctor what you're taking." That we can agree on.
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flying_wahini
(6,606 posts)This came from a Radiologist MD.
yardwork
(61,636 posts)If you haven't had a tetanus booster in recent years, ask about getting one. Wounds like the one you describe can put you at risk for tetanus.
malaise
(269,040 posts)I'll do that early in the new year. The swelling has gone down and it's barely hurting now - truthfully I think the peroxide and Neosporin worked, but at my age a five day dose of antibiotics can't hurt. I'll have my booster shot two Mondays from now.
yardwork
(61,636 posts)The bug that causes tetanus thrives in low-oxygen conditions, like those caused by a puncture wound.
Ms. Toad
(34,074 posts)You need a tetanus booster within 48 hours of a puncture wound. Especially a puncture wound whild gardening - because of the risk of manure in the soil.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-puncture-wounds/basics/art-20056665
We drove pretty much non-stop to get to Nebraska after a puncture wound while canoing. (We were headed there anyway - but to make it in under the 48 hour mark we didn't stop overnight.) Tetanus is too dangerous to mess around with.
malaise
(269,040 posts)Thanks
Ms. Toad
(34,074 posts)Tetanus travels up the nerves to the central nervous system. It does not necessarly cause nflammation at the wound site.
canetoad
(17,167 posts)A little grated soap, a pinch of sugar. Mix with a drop or two of water, just enough to make it sticky. Slather on a bandaid - works as a drawing ointment to remove splinters etc.
malaise
(269,040 posts)Thank you my friend - will remember for the future - it's almost back to normal
Cozmo
(1,402 posts)So definitely check it out first with your Doc
Deminpenn
(15,286 posts)the exact same injury as yours with the same symptoms. My friend ended up in the hospital for 4 days on IV antibiotics as the infection nearly got into the bone which makes treatment a lot harder and more complicated.