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Saw the doctor today about pain and bump on bottom of foot she said the dextrose shots cannot cause infection that it is probably soft tissue. is this true? needless to say she still put me on antibiotics!
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Interesting....: Antibiotics are given when there is an infection. In fact, many frown upon the overutilization of antibiotics as a source of antibiotic resistance. If your doctor felt you did not have an infection, it is curious as to why they were prescribed.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Always a possibility: Anytime a break in the skin is made - such as with an injection - there is a risk for an infection. Take the antibiotics as a precaution.
Answered 10/27/2012
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