strep

[12345]

I just got a strep culture and if i do need to take antibiotics, can I still stay on the diet? Can I eat raw egg yolks?
Thank you for your usual fast replies!

[beehappy]

Hi 12345,
where is your Strep infection? I assume in the throat?
As long as your immune system has to fight a significant infection, you should reckon with a somewhat compromised immune status against other invaders. Meaning that you might be more susceptible than usual. Under these circumstances, I would be more cautious with raw animal products. Under (appropriate) antibiotic therapy, however, it should be safe enough to eat raw yolks, fish or meat.

[RRM]

Thank you for your usual fast replies!

Im sorry for this very late response...

I just got a strep culture and if i do need to take antibiotics, can I still stay on the diet? Can I eat raw egg yolks?
Thank you for your usual fast replies!

You do not need antibiotics to overcome a strep infection, unless your defense is seriously compromized.
Actually, antibiotics weaken your defense, making you more susceptible to infection. This means that eating a heavily infested food (eg salmonella) might then put you at danger.
Never use antibiotics, unless you have no choice (as in a life threatening situation).

[12345]

Not to worry.
I did take the antibiotics and the strep is gone, thank G-d. I took a break from raw eggs, how long do I have to wait to get back on? Is two days enough?

[Oscar]

Hard to say. How did you originally start on egg yolks?

[12345]

Started with a teaspoon of egg yolk for two days, then one egg yolk for two days, then two egg yolks a day.

[Oscar]

Then start with a teaspoon for 3 days, if everything goes well then half a yolk, after another 3 days 1 yolk, etc.

[12345]

How bad is hot water/tea for acne?

[RRM]

Hot water not at all.
Tea a little, depending on how susceptible you are and on how much you drink of course.