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ed11563 wrote:
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I had a horrid allergy attack yesterday. Starting this morning, I could feel my sinuses filling up and my head started to feel like it was going to explode. Based on past experience, I knew a sinus infection was on its way. Went to urgent care and the doctor confirmed my suspicion. I have a Z-pack for the next 5 days. Yay me!

I should feel fine by tomorrow night or Monday morning.

What is a Z-pack?

I hope you feel better very quickly.

 Zithromax. And, thanks :)

I feel less head explode-y today but my sinuses are draining real nicely, thankfully.



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lilyofcourse wrote:

I love Z-packs. Those things work quickly and I don't have two weeks of "take your meds" in front of me.

 I love them too. I'm allergic to a long list of stuff and it's fantastic having an effective med that has short but effective dosing schedule.



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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

Z packs are actually a combination of an antibiotic and a steriod.

 I didn't know this.

Is the steroid the reason they work so quickly?



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Feel better chef!

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chef wrote:
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Z packs are actually a combination of an antibiotic and a steriod.

 I didn't know this.

Is the steroid the reason they work so quickly?

 Yes.  Steroids decrease swelling.



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I can't take that though because I'm allergic to the antibiotic in it.

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Me too, lol.

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Southern_Belle wrote:

Feel better chef!

 Thanks!



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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
chef wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

Z packs are actually a combination of an antibiotic and a steriod.

 I didn't know this.

Is the steroid the reason they work so quickly?

 Yes.  Steroids decrease swelling.

 Really? Cause my kids are allergic to steroids and they take it.

And I have never found anything in any of the research that says it has steroids in it.

I know that a steroid shot is often offered to me along with a z pack.

 



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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

Z packs are actually a combination of an antibiotic and a steriod.

 I didn't know this.

Is the steroid the reason they work so quickly?

 Yes.  Steroids decrease swelling.

 Good to know!

I like getting rid of the head explode-y feeling so I'm thankful for the steroid in it biggrin



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