Running a marathon on antibiotics

Question 1

I'm running a marathon and am having a lot of trouble keeping weight on. any tips for healthy foods that keep my levels up? i weight between 120-125 and am nearly 5'9. i'm trying to maintain and not look like a skeleton!

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You : You may need to increase your caloric intake, since your body is burning so many calories both during and after the runs. Opt for nutritious foods tha... Read More

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nutritionist: Seek the help of a nutritionist and / or dietition. This way you get custom plan based on your specific needs. You may already have a high metabolic r... Read More

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Question 2

Is it possible for a person to die of cardiac arrest while running a marathon?

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Rare but possible: Death from cardiac arrest during a marathon is rare. Still, it is important for anyone with a family history of sudden death or cardiac disease to und... Read More

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Yes: Unfortunately cardia arrest can occur in seemingly healthy athletes- events have happened everywhere including races, basketball games and even patien... Read More

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Marathoning NG: Not only is it possible, this type of extreme exertion can actually increase your chances of cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that marathon running ... Read More

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Question 3

I was running a marathon and and towards the end my hands swelled up so big that i couldnt see my knuckles or close my hands. why did this happen?

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Energy shortage: And i mean cellular energy. Food has to provide the energy for its function, a very complex process that depends on the right fuel and an appropriate ... Read More

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Question 4

What are your thoughts on running a marathon with a cold? this will be my first one and have trained really hard for the past 21 weeks. race is this sunday i'm on day 7 of the cold stuffy nose and cough

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See doctor...: See your doctor asap. Whether or not you can run a marathon in a few days will depend on the severity of your symptoms and whether or not they can be ... Read More

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Question 5

Is it possible to get bruised knees and ankles from running a marathon? could it perhaps be that the running tights is too tight?

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See details: You tights can't be that tight. Running that distance on asphalt will cause various aches and pains.

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Question 6

Wasp sting on knee with moderate swelling, running a marathon on sunday. should i see a doctor? icing, taking benedryl, hydrocortisone cream now

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Many: people with similar condition will be okay by what you are doing . However if swelling, redness persist or drainage develops evaluation will be indica... Read More

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Question 7

I'm on a low fibre diet for a few weeks after a diverticulitis attack still have running poo is this ok. i still on antibiotics?

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Poo you: Although diarrhea maybe normal the fact that you are on antibiotics might be the cause of you diarrhea . Reccomend mentioning the diarrhea to your doc... Read More

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Question 8

Why is my daughter running a high fever and has been on an antibiotic for 4 days now?

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May be viral: Fever is the body's response to being sick. Fever activates the immune system and helps the body fight off an infection. Both viral and bacterial infe... Read More

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Question 9

My baby has had an ongoing fever today is the 3rd day and he is on an antibiotic, his stomach is now running and fever is more frequent?

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Missing information: What condition/label has him on the antibiotic ? How much fever ? Loose poop is a common feature of many viral illnesses that do not respond to antib... Read More

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Question 10

My 15 month old had a uti and was on an antibiotic for 10 days. she finished it on wednesday. she is now running a fever again. related to uti?

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Possible: She should be rechecked to make sure the antibiotic was effective.

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Running a marathon on antibiotics

I'm running a marathon and am having a lot of trouble keeping weight on. any tips for healthy foods that keep my levels up? i weight between 120-125 and am nearly 5'9. i'm trying to maintain and not look like a skeleton!

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Is it possible for a person to die of cardiac arrest while running a marathon?

I was running a marathon and and towards the end my hands swelled up so big that i couldnt see my knuckles or close my hands. why did this happen?

What are your thoughts on running a marathon with a cold? this will be my first one and have trained really hard for the past 21 weeks. race is this sunday i'm on day 7 of the cold stuffy nose and cough

Is it possible to get bruised knees and ankles from running a marathon? could it perhaps be that the running tights is too tight?

Wasp sting on knee with moderate swelling, running a marathon on sunday. should i see a doctor? icing, taking benedryl, hydrocortisone cream now

I'm on a low fibre diet for a few weeks after a diverticulitis attack still have running poo is this ok. i still on antibiotics?

Why is my daughter running a high fever and has been on an antibiotic for 4 days now?

My baby has had an ongoing fever today is the 3rd day and he is on an antibiotic, his stomach is now running and fever is more frequent?

My 15 month old had a uti and was on an antibiotic for 10 days. she finished it on wednesday. she is now running a fever again. related to uti?

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