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re: Do steroid shots work faster than antibiotics for Sinus Infections?
Posted on 2/1/16 at 4:52 pm to prince of fools
Posted on 2/1/16 at 4:52 pm to prince of fools
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Just to be clear, steroids do not kill an infection. It just reduces swelling and makes you feel better temporarily.
Bingo, you want both. feel better short term and get better after the steroid shot wears off because life will suck again without the antibiotics. Well unless you are viral, then it's just waiting it out and you shouldn't take antibiotics for it.
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Yes, they do. Cortisone and a Z-Pack and I'm out that bitch, feeling like a million dollars that afternoon.
You shouldn't be using zithromax for sinus infections, you must be one of those people...
This post was edited on 2/1/16 at 4:55 pm
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 4:53 pm to Shane4689
Steroids =\= Antibiotics
Antibiotics to kill bacterial infections
Steroids (prednisone or cortisone) are anti inflammatories. This helps inflammation in the sinus, throat and chest.
Antibiotics to kill bacterial infections
Steroids (prednisone or cortisone) are anti inflammatories. This helps inflammation in the sinus, throat and chest.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 4:58 pm to Shane4689
Yes, but a neti pot is the best thing for sinus infections.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 5:05 pm to SEClint
Sorry to say there are reports of aerosol Rabies transmission. Bad joo joo.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 5:21 pm to Shane4689
Always get both the shot and the antibiotics.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 5:52 pm to Shane4689
I've never received corticosteroid injections for sinus infections. Which one do they use?
Posted on 2/1/16 at 5:56 pm to AubieALUMdvm
You should. I probably do this 2-3x a year. Steriod shots are GOAT. Never noticed any side effects...
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:03 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Prednisone, I think.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:07 pm to Shane4689
Steroid shot makes you feel better, which is all most people want. Antibiotics treat bacterial infection.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:08 pm to AubieALUMdvm
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I've never received corticosteroid injections for sinus infections.
I've been to 1 or 2 doctors that won't give the shots. These doctors are a PITA.
No idea why they won't.
Also, most doc in a box places won't give the shots either, but they generally suck anyway.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:19 pm to AubieALUMdvm
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I've never received corticosteroid injections for sinus infections. Which one do they use?
You need a new doctor. Seriously. frick that shite. Your doctor just wants you to suffer.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:20 pm to Giantkiller
It must cost extra to keep the injectable medicine on-site or something?
The ones that didn't have it looked they could barely keep the lights on.
The ones that didn't have it looked they could barely keep the lights on.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:24 pm to Odinson
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Apples and oranges
This. They are two completely different medications. Steroids are anti-inflammatory. Antibiotics are anti-microbial.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 7:13 pm to Giantkiller
I guess the way I worded that I may have implied I get them often. It's been a really long time.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 8:10 pm to N2cars
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Also, most doc in a box places won't give the shots either, but they generally suck anyway.
The one I go to always offers me a shot. Sometimes I get a shot and a z-pack for later
Posted on 2/1/16 at 8:27 pm to Shane4689
It's a sinus infection. Quit being a pussy. Stop putting your fingers in your nose.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 8:36 pm to N2cars
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It must cost extra to keep the injectable medicine on-site or something? The ones that didn't have it looked they could barely keep the lights on.
The meds are cheap. Doc's have been taught steroid shot are "bad". Many stick with this idea but have no idea why. If misused or overused, they can be bad. We also aren't taught symptomatic care. So many just don't know better. Does it treat the infection? No. Does it make you feel a shite ton better? Hell yes.
I'm sure we'll have someone chime in on how bad they are and give outrageous examples where the meds were misused, but refusing to give them at all takes a powerful treatment out of someone's toolbox and results I more missed work/school days. Not to mention how much better you can feel in short order.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 8:43 pm to SmackoverHawg
thanks for the info. 
Posted on 2/1/16 at 8:53 pm to prince of fools
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Just to be clear, steroids do not kill an infection. It just reduces swelling and makes you feel better temporarily
Yes, but the steroids help reduce the inflammation in your sinuses, which can exacerbate a sinus infection, regardless of if its viral or bacterial.
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