My daughter has had re-occuring episodes of impetigo and our doctor has, after taking nasal swabs from the family, discovered that I have been ‘growing’ the bacteria in my nasal cavity. I’ve not been affected but the doctor wants to give me antibiotics and nasal antibiotic to eradicate the bacteria. How do antibiotics impact your body in terms of running ability/energy – I’m running Dublin marathon in 6 weeks and am concerned about how this may impact my training. Obviously I will take them as my daughters health is more important but am a bit concerned.
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All of the antibiotics commonly used for getting rid of the germ that causes impetigo - flucloxacillin, co-amoxiclav, and erythromycin - can cause diarrhoea but only erythromycin commonly causes vomiting.
Chances are, you'll be completely fine.
Cheers, V-rap.
G.
best regards, ian
PS Is it 'steptococcus' or something similar sounding that causes this?
"Good bacteria" include lactobacilli which normally live in the bowel and are in those probiotic drinks and also in live yogurt.
Gordon, never forget that I'm no expert in sports medicine! My speciality is knowing a little about a lot.
Oh sh*t - wonder what she's been up to? She only registered yesterday because she wanted to put a rhyme on the "limericks" thread and have a chance to win the Asics kit!
Cheers, V-rap.
Just to put your mind at rest, I am often on antibiotics, and honestly don't find them to be deleterious, though it's a good idea to be clever about the timing of the doses if the ones you are taking are strong.
Dc
Kevin must be on to you! Now you'll have to watch what you say. I'll be looking out for her limerick in the meantime.
Hild