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A while back i wrote the two articles above> They are very relevant in our profession, so you might want to read them if you havent already.

In these article i discussed anntibiotics and using them att he onset of an infection.

Nitti; one of our moderators liked the articles but pointed out a few very valid points. So, i thought I'd address them here.

We get lots of lumps and bumps in this, but most are simply painful swelling from the damage caused by the needle, tissue aggravation by the carrier oil used, and the preservatives and solvents needed to keep them in solution.

However, i have seen horror stories on here from contaminated vials. And believe me as thorough as you may be it is very easy to contaminate a syringe or vial. If you are careful, and buy from good sources and do all you can to keep the enviornment sterile; these problems are rare at best.

Howver, when it does happen you should know the signs. When a bump gets bigger andf bigger every day, and is either red,and/or hot it could be an abcess. If you have a fever get to an ER! Don't be heroic!

I do keep antibiotics on hand and if a bump starts to get suspicious UI might use them, but I don't use them randomly or often. It's got to be pretty scary before I comitt.

Nitti did point out that there are so many dangers of use and overuse of antibiotics. Here are few from a reliable souce:
Arm Yourself Against Too Many Antibiotics
The cost of antibiotic resistance is high, both literally and from a health perspective. Literally, while it costs only $12,000 to treat a patient who has tuberculosis that responds to antibiotics, the cost soars to $180,000 for a patient with a multidrug-resistant strain.

From a health perspective, the cost of antibiotic resistance is an increase in the seriousness of disease. For example, treating a person with tuberculosis caused by a strain that is killed by antibiotics is highly effective. In contrast, between 40 and 60% of people who get antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis die.

The cost of misuse of antibiotics can be a weakened immune system. Researchers found that certain patients taking antibiotics had reduced levels of cytokines, the hormone messengers of the immune system. When your immune system is suppressed, you're more likely to develop resistant bacteria or to become sick in the future.
Here are steps to take to use antibiotics properly:

Take antibiotics only for bacterial infections.
Take antibiotics the right way. If you are prescribed an antibiotic, it's crucial that you take the entire course.
Don't use antibiotics to try to prevent infection.
Don't save or share antibiotics.
Avoid antibacterial hand soaps and lotions.

Source: http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/habits-hurt-your-immune-...

Not mentoned here are the possibilities or fungal skin infections from the overkilling of skin bacteria. If you do use an antibiotic you need strong doses of a good probiotic to combat the damge it will do the good bacteria in your intestines and the flora linings.

There are amny good and powerful antibiotcs that have broad spectrum effects. I will not make a specific recommendation. However....the following is a link that will give you specifics on any antibiotic you may consider.

It includes uses, dosages, and side effects! If you are going to keep and occassionally us an antibiotic....
DO YOUR RESEARCH! And bewaqre the benefits and consequences;

Look these drugs up here http://www.drugs.com

It is a very helpful site for al drugs as well.