She Asked For Antibiotics & I said NO | Wednesday Checkup

[@dipika8078]

mike: we are very serious in the operation room Also mike: P-WOOP

[@yzzie.]

It's B woop

[@EmpressSketch]

@@notnicofied u don't have to be rude

[@vikramjeetkapoor8379]

Nicofied :v hey, she could’ve been talking to the bushy boi.

[@lumi1560]

Im pretty new to Dr. Mike, so where did the B woop come from?

[@gazebo9730]

he’s not in the operating room

[@abbeyg4622]

This is SO important to talk about, especially the whole bit about antibiotics not working against viral illnesses. On the pharmacy side we are 100% always trying to limit the use of antibiotics as much as possible. At my community pharmacy we've even had to have conversations with local doctors about unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics. It's a huge issue that's really become bigger and bigger in recent years so thank you so much for bringing it up!

[@oregonchick76]

I want to say as a patient, I so appreciate the idea that doctors and pharmacists may work together like this to help patients avoid unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. I never reall thought about how critical it was to have effective (i.e., not totally overprescribed) antibiotics on hand until I needed them for my own treatment. I was super healthy as a child and only took antibiotics about two times (strep once, an ear infection another time). Fast forward to last year and, thanks to a wound I was receiving treatment for, I wound up in septic shock and my poor OHSU medical team discovered that I'm allergic to whole branches of antibiotic types (like anything stemming from penicillin, and at least three other options), and they were struggling to find anything that could help address my alarming white blood count... not to mention the C. diff I got from the initial rounds of antibiotics. I'm so thankful that there were so many antibiotic options to try and also that I wasn't so overexposed to them that I'd either unnecessarily risked my health or no longer found any of them useful when I needed them. Oral vancomycin may taste awful, but it sure did me a lot of good when it was properly administered!

[@monkeynumbernine]

I will only take antibiotics when absolutely necessary. That means I have only used them approximately half a dozen times in nearly 50 years.

[@winw4548]

@@oregonchick76 Sound like C&S was not performed for you in the initial stage. To get c.dif and super bug.wow. Vancomycin is a pain in the ass effective high end antibiotic.

[@casie6609]

Just don't keep them from your patients when they need antibiotics. I know when I have a bacterial infection that I need them and I shouldn't have to persuade doctors to prescribe them.

[@iremfrat7771]

@@casie6609 Do you or the doctor know better when it is a bacterial infection though?

[@thisbeme4505]

He should watch untold stories of the E.R

[@DailyKatiexo]

omg I loved that show when I was a teenager

[@GlazzedDonut]

Holy content goldmine

[@Error404Skully]

YESSSSSS

[@samalmo-milkin161]

Yes, yes, yes

[@karynelove96]

I love that show omg 🥰

[@Tecorsuh]

I went to a doctor once for generic throat symptoms and fever. She suspected it was mono because the rapid strep test came up negative. She ordered a different strep test and prescribed me amoxicillin anyways. I learned very quickly that taking a penicillin based drug during a mono flare-up causes a full body rash that lasts for several days after the medication is stopped. I really wish that she had waited a day or two to get the results for the strep test she ordered to come back before prescribing antibiotics for me. Having a full body rash is not fun.

[@Lucky10279]

Sounds like you had an allergic reaction.

[@Castaway_]

Lol you’re allergic to the Tx. Sometimes the answer is just simple.

[@casie6609]

You might be allergic to it. That doesn't make antibiotics bad.

[@anasazidarkmoon]

That sounds like an allergy, and it really sucks. I had the same issue with the medication that was helping me keep my BPD under control, and it sucks when you have to choose between treating a serious problem or clawing your skin off.

[@Theunicorn2012]

I went to a doctor once for generic throat symptoms and fever. She suspected it was mono because the rapid strep test came up negative. She ordered a different strep test and prescribed me amoxicillin anyways. I learned very quickly that taking a penicillin based drug during a mono flare-up causes a full body rash that lasts for several days after the medication is stopped. I really wish that she waited a day or two to get the results for the strep test she ordered to come back before prescribing antibiotics for me. Having a full body rash is not fun.

[@games68775]

With antibiotic resistance going up, it's important to only give antibiotics when it actually is a bacterial infection rather than a viral one. I wish more doctors would say no.

[@mrschloepattinson]

katana_92 and especially important that when people start a course of antibiotics... FINISH THE ENTIRE COURSE and don’t just stop cause you “feel better”, otherwise you also increase the risk of resistance.

[@darugdawg2453]

Well its not that simple. Viral infections can normally turn to bacterial as a complication. You may develop a serious illness from a normal flu in a given circumstance. Thats why you need a doctor. Trust me im a former professional

[@games68775]

@@darugdawg2453 Yes that's fair. I'm just speaking for the instances where it is relatively clear that it is a viral complication rather than a bacterial and the patient still wants antibiotics. It's both the doctors and the patients responsibility in the end to ensure there is no unnecessary antibiotic use, or at least be pretty sure.

[@darugdawg2453]

@@games68775 just be careful not to self diagnose and self medicate. The only problem is cough cold and fever are common signs and symptoms of many illnesses (bodys response). During 3rdyr college my classmate died from typhoid in just a week because she thought twas just a flu

[@reggiebell7291]

katana_92 bacteriophages are coming in!

[@loveMyFreakinLife]

Could you talk about migraines? I feel like it's rarely talked about and quite downplayed although it can have an effect on work and private life. I remember the first time I had a migraine with an aura I actually thought I had a stroke. Thank you!

[@AG-mt3xs]

I have migraines with auras, too. My doctors have always blown them off as "meh" until recently. I went to a specialist and she became upset that my doctors did not treat it seriously as I have been on the combination birth control pill for years and could have died from a stroke! Why don't doctors take it seriously?!?!

[@lacey_cakey2163]

This happened to me too! I ended up in an ambulance over a stupid migraine

[@tvaholicsquidney]

I agree some of the people who know me don't understand or think that migraines can be quite serious, I have regular chronic migraines with auras and a rare form called hemiplegic migraines that is a migraine that mimics a stroke and I can be paralysed for up to 3 days unfortunately, I have been told that because of these 2 types of migraines as well as a brain injury and other health conditions I could die from the more rare ones but have to be extremely careful with what medication I can take and what I can't

[@lacey_cakey2163]

I'm so glad you mad this comment. I had that stroke like incident and they never figured out what happened and I looked up the symptoms and its exactly what happened to me

[@Victoria-cg5np]

DazedAndConfused I get bad ones

[@eternaleffect2499]

Antibiotics are prescribed like candies by doctors here.

[@KaiyaCorrbin]

They have actually been working to deter doctors from prescribing antibiotics for illnesses that are suspected to not have any bacterial origin, or over-prescribing for things that the healthy body can fight of perfectly fine, like a boil. Not sure how much progress they have made with it, but I know that all the hospitals I have been working at lately are focused on lessening the amount of antibiotics being prescribed for minor things due to the rise in superbugs.

[@mksabourinable]

That's so wild. You know until I started learning about American healthcare shit I never heard of doctors prescribing antibiotics for anything other than a bacterial infection. Idk if it's because of our universal healthcare (so patients don't feel as entitled to shit from their doctor bc they're not paying for the visits, they get taxed regardless so it's just "I'm not feeling well better see what the doctor has to say about it") or the different cultural attitude (Canadians are kinda known for not being imposing lol) or bc of our education system (we're #2 in the world whereas USA is bottom ranking in the developed world) but yea.... It's weird.... Like until my 20s I thought it was well known that cold and flu = virus. And that antibiotics are only any good for bacteria. Like that's 9th grade science class at most. Like I mean I remember my 9th grade science teacher going in depth about that shit, but previous years did cover it too.

[@anniebe4992]

it's so weird, my uncle and I go to the same doctor with the same symptoms and he always gives him antibiotics. not that I want them but what is different in my uncle?

[@KaiyaCorrbin]

@@anniebe4992 Every patient is different. He is most likely older and probably has some sort of condition that lowers his immune system a little more than a healthy adult, so the doctor gives him more antibiotics to help. In the medical field, it's all relative.

[@daynabailen4331]

I had to beg doctors for antibiotics in NY several times when I actually had ear infections and/strep. I know that I actually needed them, because I got much more sick and had to go back for them.

[@mystiqua3107]

When we were covering antibiotics in pharmacology, our lecturer had said something about the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections along the lines of: “if we treat it, it’ll be gone in a week, but if we don’t, it’ll resolve itself in 7 days”.

[@meganryan9982]

As a future pharmacist (graduating with my PharmD at the end of May😃), I want to thank you for discussing the importance of appropriate antibiotic use! Most people have no idea that they could be doing unnecessary harm by taking antibiotics for a viral infection! Love your channel!

[@aaiish9097]

Im a pharmacy student too 😁

[@bcaye]

Thanks for your input, such an important subject.

[@bellar3488]

Dr. Mike! Can you make a step by step tutorial on how to properly clean your ears? Everyone says not to use q-tips but no one demonstrates how you should do it! Thx!

[@EvaReyRubio]

You should only clean the outside with a damp towel. The outer ear canal basically cleans itself. The reason you shouldn't use q-tips is because it pushes the earwax further into the canal and it may get clogged that way. Also, you could hurt your tympanic membrane if you push a q-tip too far in. Very few people need to have their ear canal cleaned and it should only be done by a professional (Ear, nose and throat doctor). Hope this helps!

[@Shiva182Katarina]

www.topicexchange.com/home-remedies-remove-earwax/

[@callenharris2959]

Bella R Cleaning the inside of your ear should only be done at a Doctors office. Your PCP can do a basic cleaning for excessive wax and maybe a very mild case of impact, or get you to an ENT doctor for anything else. Remember you NEED some wax in your ear to protect your ear. Only clean the outside the earlobe and do not go near the ear-canal.

[@rev_lunar]

I have excessive ear wax, it was so bad one time I went to the doctor and they pulled a glob out of my ear the size of a rat turd, but since then I use an ear syringe and warm water and that keeps it from getting clogged usually. There's also ear wax removal drops you can get that is just a mild acid to help loosen the wax then use an ear syringe to help flush it out.

[@luismozotorres7428]

Just clean it with water when you’re in the shower

[@EdgyShooter]

"I'm a doctor, I have no idea what I'm doing" Why can I see antivaxers taking this clip out context? 😂

[@adrianah4]

EdgyShooter yesss!

[@ethanmorris]

Hahahaha

[@CupOvTee]

Lmfao i hope not 🤣

[@pluto8404]

Doctors dont know what they are doing with this large scale experiment that is vaccination. Life has survived millions of years without vaccines. We dont know the long term consequences of having a vaccinated population. Life has survived through adaptation and most importantly, natural selection that gets rid of inferior specimens and genetics. Vaccines goal is to circumvent natural selection, this could have devastating long term effects. Vaccines could just be short term gains, we need to create a separate population and test the long term consequences of vaccinating, and not experiment on everyone.

[@CupOvTee]

@@pluto8404 LOLOL stop abusing drugs! Non vaccinated people are threat to weak humans who cannot get vaccines, and whose immune system is weak enough that viruses will just bypass and person will die. Imagine your baby dying because of your stupid idiotic thinking. Do you want that? Go fuck yourself anti-vaxxer garbage human being.

[@gugungwenya9777]

I like how he put the t-shirt on Bear! So adorable. And "Chest Compressions, Chest Compressions, Chest Compressions!!" 🤣

[@Elinator2.0]

Don't like the prong tho

[@ksteven7]

"I'm a doctor. I have no idea what I'm doing." - Dr. Mike, 2019

[@karlacrous8361]

So out of context. I love it!

[@sandrawilkersonphdlmftmcap1785]

Kelly Stevens 300 th like

[@tobiaswe7543]

Well you have to wach what you say 😆

[@tantrem7479]

I laughed so hard :D

[@reesebienvenu8143]

I got my friends watching your videos and now they will walk up to me and randomly say ‘PEE WOOP’ 😂 I kinda love it

[@morganfreeman9106]

My 2 year old says it randomly now. It’s hilarious.

[@robloxadmin9832]

Reese Bienvenu good for you no one cares

[@emmagatlin810]

Roblox Admin I do....

[@chloe-el6iu]

“Roblox Admin” lmao ur name

[@beatm6948]

Peeeeeee wwwooooooppppppp

[@Dispeckful]

I got really really sick about 4 years about. I ended up in the hospital for an insane amount of time. I also had both MRSA and VRE. There's only one antibiotic out there left that works for me. Once that stops working there's nothing left. I'm thankful every time my doctor doesn't give me an antibiotic as a first resort.

[@tstoke7877]

Bacteriophage therapy.

[@OverdramaticAngel]

@Kevin Prima Indeed, and that's a terrifying thought. Almost no one talks about it, though! There needs to be public awareness campaigns, by the government, by hospitals, by clinics, because we are royally fucked and not doing anything will only speed the timeline for it happening up.

[@dezaray2518]

My 3yr old and I live at the Urgent Care lol. Best advice ever given: Doc says, "If you're sick all over it's viral and wait it out. If you're sick in an isolated location such as ear, kidney, eye it's probably bacterial and need antibiotics." This advice has saved me a fortune and lots of time!

[@aversabeast]

Discussed this in my genetics class this week. Your videos are amazing, and seem to parallel my education in school all the time.... except I don’t pay 8 grand every four months for your videos.

[@MHSMagicLuver]

Alexander Aversa almost like mine haha 40k for 3 semesters so far. :p

[@peterlovis520]

A good friend of mine is in his 6th year of med school and so far spent about 200€ on tuitions. Laughs in European :D

[@noelleirina5628]

Wait. Are you somehow comparing his short videos on random medical topics to an intense course of medical education? Come on.

[@MrJessie51]

Alexander Aversa take microbiology if your into this kinda stuff for a better introduction

[@tristanclaire8629]

omg same like i just learnt this at school

[@rosie2780]

Wednesday’s aren’t Wednesdays until Doctor Mike posts his Wednesday Checkup!! I love you Doctor Mike! ❤️

[@chloechiapco5884]

Dr. Mike can you please do a collab with Ken Jeong?

[@alyshamonduori1422]

OH MY GOSH- YES!!!!!!! Totally needs this Collab!!!!!!

[@cymb4lta]

omg i never thought about that! that would be great

[@avtomatikk4370]

He answered a similar question before in some of his previous q and a videos. He said that he's looking forward if ever that happens.

[@TarotMom86]

Omg YES! the world needs this collab

[@tiger.panther917]

YESSSSSS

[@xxShoonster]

THANK YOU for talking about this! I've tried explaining this to my parents 100 times yet they still get mad when the doctor doesn't give them antibiotics for a common cold.

[@Theunicorn2012]

THANK YOU for talking about this! I've tried explaining this to my parents 100 times yet they still get mad when the doctor doesn't give them antibiotics for a common cold.

[@gabriellaeltoukhy3133]

can you do a video on depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts

[@rai1879]

Please!

[@lilah5349]

Gabriella Eltoukhy He should do one about mental illnesses.

[@giannag4917]

Yasss

[@micheller2283]

But he's not a therapist.

[@hamiltonatthedisco8823]

And how you can become dependant on them because they make you feel better.

[@jiminsjam1074]

it's so sweet how he actually brings out time to read and like AND respond to the comments!!! adorable!❤

[@emirachelnatalie3397]

I showed a photo of you to my mum the other day and she said "oohhhh he's nice, ooo yes he's lovely, he could make me better anyday" and I DIED I couldn't stop laughing lol but you are handsome 😍😂

[@meflea3675]

Anotha thirsty one

[@mobshreenrehman3558]

😂😂😂

[@bettybardin1103]

I agree with you 100%. I am a mother of four and grandma of eight. When my children were young their pediatrician and I had this same talk. I already knew about the differences in bacterial and viral infections. Therefore, the doctor knew my stand on unnecessary medicine was in line with his. Now my adult children have the same knowledge and they are taking their children to the same pediatrician they went to. Keep up the good work.

[@teraphIl1000]

That smile at the end of the video is all the medicine anyone needs! x)

[@TenaciousJoe24]

A smile a day keeps me coming back evey day lol

[@thecrudelab3204]

Laughter is the best medicine! Literally

[@MimiTurmel]

"Bear, bomb check?" **smacks package to Bear's nose** "Good" 😂😂😂

[@Jiminie53421]

Noémie Turmel I died during that part 😂😂😂

[@FireCracker3240]

Hahaha, that was hilarious. Bear was like "Ummm, really? You bop my nose and you expect me to be happy about it?"

[@isidorarandjelovic5274]

Bear is HUGE

[@sxlai8707]

Why Mike, WHY WOULD YOU WAIT TO POST THIS WHEN I START MY HOMEWORK. **inhales and exhales** Ok, I'm 👌

[@samanthagalego]

literally same lmfao

[@cofiddle]

Im actually having the exact same problem lol

[@megantaylor3761]

Liberty Owen I was doing homework too! He’s such a distraction! 😂

[@ratpee1671]

👉

[@fenjaregel4030]

As a medical lab scientist this was so good to hear. Please take resistance seriously so we can keep treating patients for many years to come.

[@kasf150]

"If you don't start making merch soon, I swear to God.." LMAO! same..

[@aminacunningham146]

We literally just covered this in my bio class I wish you released this before the exam lol

[@sky_3023]

Could you talk about the risks and benefits of epidurals during labour?

[@corpselizzy]

sky _ less risk than people think as long as your still and the doctor is good no problems will occur

[@KellyDVance]

I had concerns about epidurals as well. (The dangers of Google-fu.) When I was in labor my contractions were crazy (15 seconds long with 30 second breaks) but I tried to power through them. The L&D nurse finally asked why I was refusing and I started going through my concerns, (forgetting the most important one, that I react super strongly to anesthesia) and she told me that the only patient she'd had in 15 years of nursing that had a bad epidural was a 16y/o who wouldn't stay still. My epidural was fine, though I was far more mobile than they expected. (Not able to walk, but I had full control of my limbs.) Discuss your concerns with your OB and the L&D staff. They have the training and experience.

[@corpselizzy]

I had an epidural with my daughter it didn’t hurt that bad it was more like a bee sting if you stay still and breathe throughout it you’ll be fine

[@ashleyashleym2969]

@@corpselizzy Not necessarily true, the doctor is human and as a human does make mistakes, the doctors hand could slip or some other error occurs and the inject the medicine into the wrong part of your spine causing complications after for a lifetime like pain, numbness and even paralyzation. However, these complications are not incredibly common, but they DO happen. I myself would never get an epidural for giving birth for a couple reason. Although the risks aren't common, they're still pretty serious risks that to me don't outweigh the benefits, a possibility of being paralysed isn't worth pain relief for a couple of hours to a day or so. Also when you have the epidural you don't have control over pushing, you must be on your back, you're more likely to need help delivering, it could lead to a C section and you cannot move your legs until the epidural has worn off and once it has, I don't feel like feeling the pain after I get sensation in my legs back. IMO I'd rather just accept the pain, pain is temporary, complications from getting rid of that pain are permanent.

[@ashleyashleym2969]

But also for me numbness freaks me the fuck out, I hate it to the point that whenever I get dental procedures done I always refuse numbing, I'd so much rather just feel the pain because the numbness sends me into a panic attack personally.

[@graduatedec9814]

Sometimes nature must run its course, the body is amazing at cleaning 🧼 itself!

[@nethascotx24]

Course**

[@AlmostProfessional1995]

Your attitude is very inspiring, Dr.Mike. Your videos are huge pick-me-up’s.

[@varshapatibandla485]

Dr. Mike: Bear, *shoves package into nose* Bomb check? Bear: Tf is wrong wit chu?

[@terankehler575]

This sounds like “a patient walks into a bar” but hospital version

[@goobins_jr]

@Albino Shrimp babies a patient walks into a hospital

[@KT-gl6fe]

I actually love it when doctors don't give me antibiotics they always make me feel so ill, and I'm 100% sure we don't need them near as much as they are given. I rarely will go to a doctor because they so happy to hand them out... Drives me crazy. So good job Dr Mike 👍🌸

[@brieb777]

Growing up, my mom was always opposed to antibiotics unless COMPLETELY necessary. Never knew why until a few years ago. Moms are always right...and Dr. Mike 😎💕

[@rymgx]

Brie B same! My mom was always against a doctor who prescribed us any antibiotics, moms really know what’s best for us 🙌🏼

[@sw96]

My mum was the same when I was growing up, she was a nurse so her opinion carried a bit of weight :D

[@thefilth7368]

Anti-vax moms must never read this.

[@DasIllu]

I went to see a young doc who just took over a practice. I had the flu and a bit of a cough. He immediatly wanted to prescribe antibiotics and i had to turn him down. We are at a point where we need to educate doctors the way we did with patients for the last 15 years.

[@jesiahmalaory3686]

Wait...If you knew you had the flu, or just a viral thing, why did you go to the doctor? I mean, unless your projectile ejecting from both ends everything that goes in, theres no reason to go in if you Know that your suffering from a viral infection. In fact, its best to Not go in and spread it around. So, why did you spend the money to go in and have them do nothing but try to give you a drug you say you already knew you didnt need? Beyond the fact that you wanted to try make a point that young doctors are idiots who have to be taught.

[@DasIllu]

@@jesiahmalaory3686 at that point i had to work outside in pretty harsh conditions. Where i live you don't just call in sick, you need a doctor to approve. I was having a decent fever and continued work outside in late autumn would have been just torture. And i did not spend extra money, we have universal healthcare. That is how the civilized parts of the world roll.

[@jesiahmalaory3686]

@@DasIllu Ahhh, Okay. That makes sense (Doc Appt for Work Note) and its vital information to your point. Otherwise it looks like bullshit or drug seeking behavior for that juicy codeine cough syrup.

[@mentak2593]

Tamiflu

[@chucklingleek8257]

@@jesiahmalaory3686 actually, it's good to go in if you have the flu, especially if it's within the first 24 hours, you can go in to urgent care, they can run a test confirming you have the flu and then they can give you a vaccine (I forget what my doctor called it exactly) that will greatly reduce your symptoms AND help you heal faster or something like that. BUT, you HAVE to get in as SOON as you notice the symptoms (weakness, sore muscles, fatigue, etc.) because it's no use after the first 24 hours. (Or maybe it was 48, I'll have to ask my doctor again).

[@sussycecil]

Why does *BEE WOOP* make me so happy

[@sussycecil]

Dude still hearting comments a year later. Absolute *LEGEND*

[@Seeitall728]

Because it’s actually pee whoop

[@Tid55584]

@@Seeitall728 Just because you’re correct, doesn’t mean you’re interesting. “Um, akschually it’s PEE-WOOP”

[@kassi4837]

Omg finally someone who spells it right! 😆👍🏻

[@awesometani8148]

@@Tid55584 actually*

[@SithScribe21]

If you're "anti-antibiotic," would that make you, simply: BIOTIC?? 😂😄

[@psychosadistic1]

Hahahaha

[@nessienethquik]

Double negative biotic 😂

[@corynorell3686]

No.

[@SithScribe21]

@@corynorell3686 don't be a party-pooper.

[@lisazdvoru1660]

It makes you probiotic.

[@bennichting6827]

React to untold stories of the ER Like so DR. Mike will see this

[@jannlawrencealparaque]

The acting in some of the episodes in that show is just so bad! Lol! 😂😂

[@bennichting6827]

Jann Lawrence Films I know but it the episodes are based on real stories

[@jannlawrencealparaque]

@@bennichting6827 But the way they interpret some of the stories is just sometimes funny... Especially those "Sex Sent Me to ER" ones.

[@bennichting6827]

Jann Lawrence Films yea

[@AveryWeinstein]

YESSS

[@kristiewilliams2715]

Dr.- "Time for your rectal examination" Also Dr.- "BeeWoop"

[@darinningthoujam5493]

That's weird

[@kailjoyce87]

PEEYAWOOP

[@rachelciel3330]

Viral infection, huh? That makes me remember when I was still in the pharmacy school and one of my classmates got infected by chickenpox... Her doctor prescribed her antibiotics. She blankly looked at the doctor, asked if he was sure, when he didn't change the prescription, she called our teacher and told him the medicines that the doctor prescribed to her. And my teacher was like, "You got chickenpox and got antibiotics?" and then the whole class went, "But antibiotics can't work on viruses, right?" People who work in the med field should know viruses are technically NOT *Biotics,* right??? Btw, my teacher told her to not consume the antibiotics and gave her the appropriate medicine. (Ofc, my teacher is a licensed pharmacist, so don't worry!)

[@sonRa59]

Sometimes antibiotics are given in viral skin conditions for secondary bacterial infections. Not sure if this was the logic of this doctor but I doubt it

[@the_real_espada]

Which country was this?

[@jep9092]

Wow I am really glad your classmate went to the teacher instead of just trusting the doctor

[@brittanyg.9597]

Trying being allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, basically the cillin family and anything sulfer based. Doctors be like what do I give you 😂😂😂

[@artemistify]

Brittany Gabaldon this. Omg .-. I’m so glad I’m not the only one. I was fighting a bug, that they had no idea what was to begin with, and their snap choice was penicillin. Uhh.. no. Next. Went through the whole list. Settled on just a higher pain med with the hope I’d get better on my own. Three months later, I came out of it. But it was terrifying.

[@Suprkpa]

This is no joke. Its a real pain in the ass

[@brittanyg.9597]

@@artemistify I am lucky I haven't had anything serious. Worst is when I had a kidney infection and there was like only 3 meds i could take for it. But yeah lots of ppl are allergic to penicillin, my father is allergic to it as well. Some just get a rash, I stop breathing.

[@Karmacitron]

I have the same problem, was a lot of fun when I came down with pneumonia and the drs would not listen to me.

[@TheHondagirl2012]

My ex just suffered sever burns. He is allergic to the cillians and he had an infection. It was a very rough week and the doctors handled it well Even with all of the complications he threw their way. Thankfully after a week they sent him home. On 2 different anti-biotocs.

[@kylereese2888]

Wow 33 seconds I’ve never been so early for your videos lol keep on rocking these vids are amazing!

[@dokkanvids0182]

First to comment your comment

[@kylereese2888]

terraria vids018 indeed you are my friend lol

[@pineda668]

“Im a doctor, i have no idea what im doing!” That can be taken out context lol love u Dr. Mike !

[@remrei4566]

Yay!! My doctor does the same thing, she doesn't throw antibiotics at her patients. She actually recemmends not taking medication most of the time I go in and I always respect her opinion

[@laashfish]

Patient: Dr.mike I have fever. Dr.mike : CHEST COMPRESSIONS Patient: Dr.mike my girlfriend left me. Dr.mike : CHEST COMPRESSIONS Patient: dr.mike there's a zombie apocalypse what should we do? Dr.mike: CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nida8516]

Where is the chest compression video?

[@ykw.k666]

CHEST COMPRESSIONS

[@san4os94]

@@nida8516 a bit everywhere. usually in reactions to medical drama series.

[@kozumexee]

😂😂😂

[@WarsawDivision1]

😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@vaibhovshinde]

As my favorite grad school teacher said : Don't be your own doctor with google certificate

[@HyperkalemiaSineWave]

Lucy Kliethermes-Jones Or go to the doctor.

[@FlaksTheLimit]

Coming from another country, patient care here is extremely different in the US and this video hit the nail on the head with regards to treatments I have been offered. Several times, I have been prescribed, what I feel, are extremely strong medications. Being someone that rarely takes anything more than an Advil or cough syrup, I can't tell you how many times I have been given pain pills, narcotics, etc for mild symptoms. After telling different doctors that I was hoping to learn about more "natural" methods of treatment, most don't know what to suggest. I wish there were more doctors like you in my area to suggest naturally proven methods like green tea with honey! Too many look at me like I'm crazy when I say I don't want to take pills if it's not necessary. It's pretty sad.

[@paulamontoya4942]

4:16 coming from a low income family my mom didn't have us established with primary care and didn't like taking us into the urgent care. I had been sick for over a week and it seemed to be getting worse. I was complaining about a sore throat which progressed to having a sore low back. Finally on a outing to a bookstore with my grandma I passed out and she demanded my mom take me in. My temp was 104°F. Turns out the strep had spread to my kidney/complication involving my kidneys to where the doctor told her if she would've kept waiting it out I would be dead. Definitely made my mom rethink caring about money over health.

[@javeriazulfiqar1771]

I loved it when Dr. Mike got so excited about the 1951 book and Bear just yawns. 😂

[@rachelrachel4922]

*me* : sees video about not saying yes immediately *clicks fast*

[@ivonnea.462]

Hi Dr. Mike! Can you talk about IBS and what causes it, does stress or anxiety cause IBS? How is it treated?

[@annelizesmurf]

I have IBS and my dietician said the following. Your large intestine is braided as such there are places where food can get stuck if it isn't working properly, this causes gass to form in the large intestine and you bloat, because the large intestine can't really inflate, this causes pain. There is a lot of causes of IBS, high levels of Stress, traumatic episode, continuous antibiotics. There are also different types of treatments, I need to use probiflora daily, drink at least 2 - 3 liters of water a day, and I had to change my diet.

[@shelleysykes8071]

I got C diff from antibiotics and it wasn't pretty! I chose to do H Pylori eradication therapy with 2 antibiotics and Omez for 2 weeks. A week later I started with signs of C Diff. I was sick for months but I have a history of nervous tummy due to anxiety. I went to my doc once a week for a month before my doc agreed that I may have contracted C diff. I was put on Flagyl which made me so ill but I killed the c diff. It took months of probiotics, L glutamine, and a very strict elimination diet to get my bowels back to "normal". Now I am so weary of taking antibiotics my doc and I sit and discuss the pros and cons and alternatives to antibiotics before making the decision - and we usually opt for no antibiotic!

[@Pranav_Bhamidipati]

Did your doctor consider a microbiome replacement using faecal transplant at any point during your C diff infection?

[@XXXkazeXXX]

i always take lactic acid bacteria pills when on antibiotics

[@suhailadam]

Robin: I'm taking antibiotics for my cold- Batman: *slaps Robin* it's a virus! Who remembers that meme?

[@kiyoponnn]

🤣

[@アカシア-w7b]

Nice Random Access Memories profile picture. I picked up the vinyl a few days ago

[@Stephcdr]

Normal person: Oh I would love to meet Doctor Mike he's such an amazing person (and handsome) Me: OMG I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET BEAR!! LOOK AT THAT CUTE FACE, WHO'S A GOOD BOY?

[@PGP1506]

I love this so much, once a patient leave my office mad because I didn't prescribe antibiotics, and came one hour later with a prescription for 1 gr of intramuscular ceftriaxone, apparently she went with other doctor who will prescribe what she wanted, she came back 3 days later with no improvement but still didn't accept my treatment

[@RyuuTenno]

You have to be the smartest doctor I've ever seen. Most of the others like to just prescribe meds for anything and everything, when there are cheaper, better, and less problematic alternatives. I've seen too many people given drugs for things that could've been solved through something like simple vitamins and herbs, and maybe some aspirin. But then these are patients will have a cocktail of meds to go through 5x a day, and it's ridiculous. I'm just glad you're aware of the fact that medicine isn't actually required for everything. Very few doctors I've seen/heard about aren't like that at all.

[@vanesamendoza]

Dr.Mike posted ! Everyone drop everything😭👌🙌

[@AK-vq1gz]

This is exactly why I trust my doctor. Thanks Dr. Mike 😎

[@amelialeach9507]

He is a health professional and everyone sends him sweets! 😅

[@HiThere-jv7gr]

*n o o n e c a n d e n y s w e e t s*

[@insanedragongirl]

Listening to those symptoms in 2020 like: It’s CORONA!!!!

[@Technotoadnotafrog]

Technically, a "coronavirus" is a wide range of related viruses that can cause a variety of illnesses including COVID, but also SARS, MERS, and even the common cold. So, in a manner of speaking, maybe it *was* a coronavirus!

[@DylanKJW]

@@Technotoadnotafrog was this necessary 😐

[@Dennokopfan]

@@Technotoadnotafrogit was very obvious what they were talking about -_-

[@jamiemaxcold9325]

Who goes to the doctor after being sick for two days???? I wait until like the 35th day. I got a $10,000 dollar deductible. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Lilianna731]

Some work places make you bring a doctor's note if you're out sick to prove you weren't playing hookie. It's dumb, but it happens.

[@sw96]

I've gone to the doctor on the first day of feeling sick for two reasons, we had a really bad flu tearing through my work and I wanted to get ahead of it if possible, and secondly I live in Australia, a doctors visit costs $70, less if you're eligible for a concession.

[@MHSMagicLuver]

Lol. I was a MA in peds. We had a mom bring her kid in for her child having a runny nose for a day..

[@ashleighchristie3383]

@@sw96 fellow aussie here. I hear you, thankfully ive found a clinic (many years ago now, but there everywhere now) that bulk bills with a medicare card. If your interested check out 'primary medical and dental' and they run till 10pm most nights and every day of the year.

[@jonashalvarihansen356]

I wait for about a week unless I get a fever that's dangerously high, or some symptoms that I ought to check up. Of course, I live in Norway so I pay about $15 to go to the doctor.

[@elliehunter4577]

Allergy video please! Ps. Love your videos!

[@eunicef.sanguir5059]

"Our daily bread... because everybody needs a carb." Y'ALL I-

[@cayleecarter1285]

I studied public health and global epidemiology in undergrad. This information is spot on. I appreciate you speaking frankly about the dangers of over prescription and antibiotic resistance and the pressures MDs face when a patient is seeking them. Thank you Dr. Mike!

[@jessielovesfashion]

I work at a walk-in as an MA and I see this ALL THE TIME. Thank you for covering ALL THE POINTS you explained everything so well I’m sharing it on fb. Antibiotics don’t kill Viruses!

[@ellanora9]

Fun story, a doctor told me I was coughing from habit ( for 3-4 months👀)and I had bronchitis.... First doctor,best in chest infections specialist in London, second doctor,normal doctor in Slovakia (my home country)

[@valentinacastellanosorozco587]

Loved this video. I loved how you showed us the importance of a great medical interview and the doctor’s interpretation

[@armygirl5085]

I'm a Doctor, n I know about all the info you give on your videos, but I can't stop listening to you talking about it.. 😅 You explain medical info so well..😊

[@jackd4890]

"Perfectly balanced. As all things should be"-Thanos

[@thecrudelab3204]

Boi watch mat pat's video! (Y not just supply everyone with infinite food and stuff)

[@Mikeyato001]

Jack 1 lol, zack from jerryrigevertything said that too and I thought it was his line... stupid me

[@ivansherbinin]

7:24 "I'm a doctor, I have no idea what I'm doing" can we just put this out of context and appreciate for a second? :))

[@LisetteSophi]

“I’m a doctor - I have no idea what I’m doing.” #ThingsYouDontWantToHearYourDoctorSay

[@sugardaddy4714]

I'd rather hear that than an arrogant doctor who thinks he knows everything and gets angry and defensive when you question his diagnosis, the efficiency or risks of his treatment or prescriptions, even when he's wrong, which happens A LOT. Like doctors who tell you opiates or benzodiazepine aren't addictive.

[@kimcremer9910]

Thank you for being a good doctor ! You are not only saving her, but you are saving humanity! Every time you misuse antibiotics, you are putting everyone at risk.

[@Lgunt1]

I would personally choose a doctor who is known not to over subscribe antibiotics over one who does. Personally, I think that prescription of antibiotics is a greater problem than the opioid epidemic, since that mostly affects the user, not everyone else, especially the most medically vulnerable. I think that significant legislation should be brought in to sanction any medical professionals, who cannot back up a prescription of antibiotics with a well reasoned risk/benefit analysis (with risk being comprised not only of risk to an individual patient, but society and medicine as a whole). In summation, im very glad you're a dressing this topic, and in a way that makes it easy to understand for those who don't have a background in science.

[@JDines]

If you think that the opioid epidemic only affects the user you should rethink because that is an absurd belief to hold which would be disproved with a modicum of research.

[@Lgunt1]

My precise phrasing was ‘mostly’ which I stand by in comparison to overuse of antibiotics. With substance abuse, the user dies. In comparison, overuse of antibiotics creates resistant strains of infections, which usually affect the most vulnerable first and most. So where opioids affect the user and their direct surroundings, overuse of antibiotics affects other people and those we should be protecting most as a society.

[@claireh007]

I experienced a really arb situation not too long ago... Same story - working insane hours and being stressed out to the point I got really ill... I contracted the flu and then got nailed with viral labrynthitis, so I reluctantly went to the doctor (I usually rely on my immune system to clear up any minor bugs). Since viral labrynthitis can't be treated with antibiotics, he sent me home with instructions to inhale steam several times a day (head over a basin of boiling water with a towel over my head), and my condition got progressively worse (I couldn't walk because of the dizziness and nausea). After a month I went back to the doctor and they discovered that I also had a nasty sinus infection that was obviously making me feel even worse. In the end I got prescribed some antibiotics and I eventually got better. That was one of the roughest months of my life because viral labrynthitis alone is an absolute bitch of a bugger! I totally agree that taking antibiotics unnecessarily (or any drug for that matter), should be avoided, however, the doctor really needs to be sure that there aren't any other underlying conditions... Unique situation, though.

[@pricasfontes]

5:57 Not if you live in Canada ❤️🇨🇦 (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself)

[@HomebaseLHR]

Same for Europe and most of the developed world. Just America is quirky.

[@brandonharper6561]

@@HomebaseLHR As an American, Everybody is dumb but me

[@marycleary4949]

@@brandonharper6561 no your probably dumb to think your smarter than everyone else

[@kennynakawaki]

That’s good to see Dr. Mike isn’t one of those doctors that just prescribes patients unnecessary medications. Also that’s good that patient was understanding as well.

[@SadTrueToast]

I dOn'T nEeD aNtIbIoTiCs I hAvE eSsEnTiAl OiLs!

[@recordingcontrol1776]

That's my mum

[@clemencearon1854]

That’s everyone’s mom especially if they’re named Karen or Sharon

[@janelle.fm.87]

Clémence Aron Or Mindy lmfao

[@itsmeGeorgina]

I have something even better, I have a whole bottle of organic gum Turpentine 🙂😎

[@BasicHumanRights0]

Karen: Essential oils cure it all Dr mike: im about to get very unhappy and your about to get very unhealthy

[@sadyrafotografia]

Amazing explanations 'bout Antibiotics! Thanks. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@freaks4068]

She: Give me antibiotics Mike: no She: why? Old granny walks in screaming : essential oils are the best. Mike:peewooph

[@lolrofl9920]

wtf ok

[@vaeaschweig7296]

Heeeeu no 😂

[@Douglas_Props]

Oils are a SCAM.They don't DO ANYTHING

[@piderman871]

@@Douglas_Props You don't need anything to do anything with a viral infection so it works out?

[@scotthafele5266]

Watch and learn or stfu. Nobody cares what hillbillies think

[@abkayla1T]

I remember a patient I was drawing blood for, because of chest pain, said 'i thought i could come in a get antibiotics'.... for chest pain?? I'm only a phlebotomist but I don't think antibiotics help for chest pain unless its caused by bacteria but i dont think it was in this case. Some people arent educated enough to know that antibiotics arent always the answer. I'm glad your educating people on this topic.

[@saumyasawant6285]

I like your logic and how you dealt with the situation. Great job! 10/10 would want you as my doctor.

[@allysab13]

Oh my goodness! Bear in that shirt is too cute to handle 😭😭😭

[@Mishmish0]

I wish I can be like you one day...making every person's day out there....You really give good and positive vibes that just makes so many people's day...I really hope I would become such a good and positive person as you are... Thanks a lot doctor mike😊♥️

[@whimbrella]

thanks for advocating, dr mike. my immune system and gut micro biome is completely destroyed after 1. being given two rounds of antibiotics at age 2 for swimmer’s ear and 2. being given 7 different kinds of antibiotics for 1 & 1/2 years straight for Lyme disease and co-infections (which still haven’t resolved after 8 years and are worse than ever). i now have sibo, candida overgrowth, leaky gut, tons of severe allergies, and a bunch of other (probably unrelated) problems like thyroid, adrenal, and immune deficiencies and widespread neuropathy. i’m glad people are finally educating not only other physicians, but also patients about the dangers of antibiotic overuse.

[@ACDBunnie]

Me, before clicking the video: Her sickness is viral, not bacterial

[@Alexfolledemoi]

Cool video idea people have big misconceptions about antibiotics!! I remember learning about antibiotics in biology. We were 12/13 y-o. And i remember the teacher teaching us the same motto the government was using in an add on tv: «les anti-biotiques, c'est pas automatique» So far (i'm 23) this belief that antibiotics are not automatically efficient has stayed with me.

[@ciarasolby921]

I’d love to know what Dr. Mike thinks about chiropractors!!

[@milkteamachine]

I'm no doctor, but chiropracty is literally a made up pseudo-science thought up by a 19th century grifter. It has the same effects as getting a massage.

[@jessie9653]

I'm curious to know myself

[@core013]

Everyone needs to watch this video. The overprescription/overuse of antibiotics is one of my biggest pet peeves. It's crazy how many people don't understand the dangers.

[@saptaparneesaha9027]

Who else waits for 🐻 bear🐻 to pop up?

[@codythedoggo7671]

He's huge

[@JokerDoom]

KNOCK KNOCK Who's there? HIPA HIPA who? I can't tell you that!

[@oeuujjj]

🐻 liking his t-shirt more than you do and is fitting him perfectly

[@anne-marietheturtlechick7847]

7:24 "I'm a doctor I have no idea what I'm doing" wow relieving

[@blakewen4265]

Always here on time for checkup

[@CWing22]

You have an immune system. Let it do it's job.

[@theadventurous3714]

brb dying of cancer

[@mickaylao.9744]

Angry American What if it's lupus?

[@lindacace3686]

Can an immune system beat a tumor?

[@CWing22]

Antibiotics doesn't help with any of those diseases 🤦‍♂️

[@lindacace3686]

Angry American but neither can your immune system.

[@elizabethhall9334]

The only time I'm like "antibiotics, please" is when I know for sure I have a UTI

[@rikaff-drika]

“I’m a doctor, I have no idea what I’m doing.” This sentence could easily be taken from the wrong perspective

[@vari1535]

Yess, this topic needs to be brought up.