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Just discharged from hospital after receiving a week of antibiotics for strep pneumonia. been given pain killers etc. how long should i take off work?
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Ask tx doc: Have your treating doc answer that, as they know the severity of your condition best. Some people, for example, may be able to improve sooner than others, and may even return to work while still on antibiotics, etc. while others may need a linger recuperation period. Good luck.
Answered 6/27/2014
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