antibiotics for shtf

[masterswimmer]

YOu completely missed the whole point

Gotta ask you to munch on your words. It is totally unnecessary to answer your 4 Q's. If I'm going to stockpile any antibiotics I'm also going to have a medical book or two for reference. No need to guess. Will my assessment be 100% correct? Possibly, possibly not. If I don't administer the antibiotic, someone dies. Remember, the situation we're referring to is a shtf, TEOTWAWKI scenario. Otherwise, we go to the doctor.

[EvilD]

Gotta ask you to munch on your words. It is totally unnecessary to answer your 4 Q's. If I'm going to stockpile any antibiotics I'm also going to have a medical book or two for reference. No need to guess. Will my assessment be 100% correct? Possibly, possibly not. If I don't administer the antibiotic, someone dies. Remember, the situation we're referring to is a shtf, TEOTWAWKI scenario. Otherwise, we go to the doctor.

You assume you will be able to get with somehting more than what you know, which is never ever a give, but, do what you want, it's a pretty stupid idea, but what do i know.

[masterswimmer]

You assume you will be able to get with somehting more than what you know, which is never ever a give, but, do what you want, it's a pretty stupid idea, but what do i know.

These aren't supplies that celt is suggesting to acquire after shtf. These are medical supplies that he's suggesting to stockpile now in preparation for a possible TEOTWAWKI occurrence.. Aquarium fish related antibiotics are widely known to be the same antibiotics used in the medical profession. The exp date conundrum is addressed with SLEP.

[masterswimmer]

You assume you will be able to get with somehting more than what you know, which is never ever a give, but, do what you want, it's a pretty stupid idea, but what do i know.

So you're saying if there is a total breakdown in society and MD services are non-existent, and you've got access to a variety of stockpiled antibiotics, it is advisable to let the person die because it is a stupid idea?

[EvilD]

So you're saying if there is a total breakdown in society and MD services are non-existent, and you've got access to a variety of stockpiled antibiotics, it is advisable to let the person die because it is a stupid idea?

Again, how do you know somebody needs and antibiotic? And which one? Are you going to magically know what somebody is growing? And I'm not questioning weather or not fish abx are different or the same. You can plan all you want for a shtf scenario, but as it is in the title, Peshitta goes wrong even with the best laid plans. What if you give somebody some of your antibiots and they have an anaphalatic reaction? What if you do,? any idea what to do? Even if you have a book with you, and your having the reaction, you won't be able to read it, you wont' be able to do a whole hell of a lot, so you could eaasily do more damage than good

[big flash]

Elivd- That's why there's a pharmacist in my core group lol
No one can possibly be such an expert of all trades as you are obviously well aware.

Diversity of talents and knowledge are important

[Jackalope]

I have access to antibiotics for SHTF situations. I would definitely defer to someone in my group with more medical knowledge than I have. In the event that no one knowledgeable is available, I would refer to my various medical texts for guidance, including a PDR, Merck Manual, etc. (I also have a Merck Manual for animals). I would try medicinal herbs and a homeopathic method first and rely on the self-prescribed antibiotics as a last resort. If you're going to die from an infection anyways, I don't see a problem using antibiotics. Every time I visit a physician or a hospital, I try to use it as a learning experience. When I take my dog to the vet, I learn from the experience. It doesn't hurt to ask questions. Antibiotics aren't magic, they're a product of extensive research, so it behooves you to learn their proper application and dosage.

[Doc8404]

Must resist.....must nottttt type.

[Lord Timelord]

Easy Answer for me because I'm prepared. I'll get on the Amateur Radio Frequencies and ask a Doctor which Antibiotics I was smart enough to stockpile to take. A TON of Doctors are also Amateur Radio Operators, and it wouldn't be too tough to get in contact with one. ;-)

[24Pink14Stink]

Evil - you make some excellent points, some of us may or may not have thought about the issues you raise. Any suggestions for reference materials or gems of wisdom to pass along besides, "it's a stupid idea"? Many of us here would be interested in doing all we can to help save a life.

[Meketrefe]

Did anyone ask his / her doctor about stocking up for a camping trip or emergency?

[24Pink14Stink]

Did anyone ask his / her doctor about stocking up for a camping trip or emergency?

Yup. And now I'm looking for a new doctor.

[EvilD]

Evil - you make some excellent points, some of us may or may not have thought about the issues you raise. Any suggestions for reference materials or gems of wisdom to pass along besides, "it's a stupid idea"? Many of us here would be interested in doing all we can to help save a life.

Well, you can read and read and read and hope you reatin most of it, or you could do what others have and have a buddy that is a md or pharmacist, but that means you have to rely on soebody else which is a whole other situation, or get a ton of experience with these drugs, which unles you plan on getting into health care of some sort, really isn't an option.

[Meketrefe]

Yup. And now I'm looking for a new doctor.

This is something that should be part of a law and a liability. What if people do not have enough of a medication even for a small period of time in the event of a disaster and the very government who regulated (denied this) is unable to take care of the people who need it. And it is not like we are asking for a free supply, we are willing to pay for an emergency supply.
so to me denying an emergency supply is criminal and I am surprised lots of people do not sue after being denied this very basic thing.

You know what, I am going to write the senators and other goons about this. I think not having provisions for emergency is as bad as denying care to someone after an accident.

[Celt]

Scenario 2, zpac or amoxicillan...

Scenario 1,3,4 id ask my wife who is a nurse, or refer to my book that i bought that i keep with 5 basic types of antibiotics.... which is with my ammo, water, food storage...