IV antibiotics

[bigdelt69]

Went to the doc yesterday, my damn sinus infection will not clear up. I have been on several antibiotics for the last 8 weeks. Doc said I will have to start IV antibiotics today for the next 14 days.

Has anyone else ever done this?
I have always heard that antibiotics will put the body in a catabolic state and hinder gains. Is this true?

 

[bigdelt69]

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[bigdelt69]

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[gimp]

To the best of my knowledge, no, anti-biotics don't slow gains. But, they are definately very potent when given IV, and some people have difficulty with various side effects ranging from nausea, diarhea and most notably lack of energy. The side effects usually prevent people from training or completing their daily activities. Are they gonna hospitalize you for the IV? Or will you do it at home? Either case, your best bet is to take some time off and fight the infection rather than burn yourself out training.

 

[bigdelt69]

gona do them at home. I spoke with the nurse about 5 min ago, she said i also have the option of taking the injections im. I am worried about the side, but most of all I am worried about why the antibiotics i was taking did not work.