https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 08:34:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980550 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:47:25 +0000 MrsBrewer 980550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Wow how awesome! I used to get strep 2-3 times a year too. When I was 19 I finally just got my tonsils out, and I haven't had it since. But truthfully. I wish I would have known about the garlic, because getting my tonsils out was honestly the worst pain in the world, and I would never wish it on anyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980471 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:29:41 +0000 runsyellowlites 980471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Apple Cider Vinegar (I use Braggs unfiltered raw)... which can also help with healing things but I really didn't want to mess around with strep so I went with the more potent garlic! Not gonna lie, but the last day it was REALLY hard to get myself to do it &amp; I still shudder when I consider it BUT I'd do it again... garlic is really good for you anyways &amp; it was just too effective to not use it again.</p> <p>That &amp; I used to get strep all. the. time (everytime it went around) &amp; everytime I'd take antibiotics.... this time I took the garlic &amp; there have been 2-3 "outbreaks" since &amp; I haven't gotten it. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980452 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:23:15 +0000 MrsBrewer 980452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Wow! That's so interesting about garlic, I had no idea! What's acv though?</p> <p>My MIL and my husband I believe are both allergic to penicillin too, and I'm allergic to sulfa, so our Dr loves prescribing things to us......not! hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980431 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:18:36 +0000 runsyellowlites 980431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Yes! A tbsp of chopped garlic 3x a day for 4 days.... (the juices are a natural antibiotic &amp; kill bacteria on contact). I also did acv gargles 5 minutes after the garlic. It definitely wasn't my favorite but I'm pretty anti-antibiotic unless I really need them... and I'm allergic to penicillin so I didn't want to have to worry about what I was taking since I was bf'ing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980426 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:16:08 +0000 MrsBrewer 980426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Did you eat raw garlic??? I'm impressed!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980424 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:15:33 +0000 MrsBrewer 980424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: I've been taking night time medicine to help me sleep at night, and that stuff knocks me out so it works! (I forgot to take it last night)</p> <p>During the day and right before bed is the worst though. I might pick up some Robitusin though.</p> <p>@Mrs. Pen: Excuse to take a looong hot shower?? Done!!! I'm all for home remedies, anything to keep me out of the Dr's office! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980417 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:13:13 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 980417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like to go. I usually wait a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980393 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:05:06 +0000 deactivated_account 980393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never go for colds. I had a cough recently for 3+ weeks, and just when I thought I might go to the doctor, it went away. Sorry about your cold. Have you trie an OTC med? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980392 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:04:41 +0000 runsyellowlites 980392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: @MrsBrewer: I'm the same! Last time I went to the doctor is b/c I ended up with a staph infection on my face (thanks working at the hospital) and the time before that was for Mono like 5 years ago (I thought it was strep). And when my thyroid tried to kill me..... I've never gone to the doctor for cold type symptoms.</p> <p>Infact I got strep when P was about 5 mths old &amp; I chose to treat it myself (yummm garlic). It worked great &amp; I didn't have to take any antibiotics. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980391 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:04:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 980391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I had bronchitis for 4 months when I was a teenager... they gave me an inhaler for it because my cough was pretty bad. That did help... but it is something you don't *need* meds for, but there are natural ways to speed along recover like raw honey and lemon tea and taking a hot shower, or sitting in a sauna/steamy bathroom etc... </p> <p>I could look up some homeopathic remedies for bronchitis if you'd like :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980388 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:03:18 +0000 MrsBrewer 980388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit: yep I agree, DH is a worry wart, and has been pressuring me to make an apt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980383 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:02:15 +0000 Littlebit 980383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wait as long as possible. I hate paying a co-pay for something small. I only go if I absolutely HAVE to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980381 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:00:49 +0000 MrsBrewer 980381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sunshine1810: I just used Dr google....LOL bad me I know....and it sounds like it might be acute bronchitis.....which isn't even treated with antibiotics! It just runs the course....hmm...</p> <p>@Mrs. Pen: I'm the same way! I hate medicine, and I hate going to the Dr anyways, and having them tell me...oh your fine, and give me a pat on the back! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980364 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:55:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 980364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ha. I never go to the doctor when I'm sick unless it's life-threatening lol. I hate antibiotics.</p> <p>If it's bad, I talk to the homeopathic consultant I know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980354 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:52:25 +0000 Sunshine1810 980354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would go to the doctor at this point. Usually if something drags on for a few weeks I will go because I might need antibiotics to kick it. Hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-wait-to-bring-yourself-to-the-doctor#post-980346 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:49:56 +0000 MrsBrewer 980346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had these stupid cold symptoms for going on 3 weeks now. :-( It started with just nasal draining, then I lost my voice....Now my voice is back but I have a horrible barking cough that I can't seem to get rid of! It even woke me up last night, and I couldn't stop so I had to move to the couch :-(</p> <p>I'm thinking it's about time to call the Dr. I just HATE going there when I have "cold symptoms" and have them tell me, oh just go home and get some rest you know?</p> <p>How long do you wait to go to the doctor? </p>