kellibear

i think i would get a second opinion because you may need anti-biotics. there are many supplements/herbs you can take to boost your immune system and lessen the severity of colds/flu. the best one is echinacea, others are olive leaf extract, vitamin c and e, zinc, inositol, ashwagandha, astragalus, andrographis, garlic, golden seal, elderberry, holy basil, licorice, selenium, red clover, pau d'arco, bee pollen, and a good multi-vitamin. there is also a supplement called proboost that really helps only it is pretty expensive--you can get it at any health food place or on-line. i get most all of my supplements/vitamins from puritans pride because they are the absolute cheapest with a prompt delivery. most fibro patients have a poor immune system, so taking anti-oxidants will help also. if you are on a lot of anti-biotics, you need to take a probiotic to replace the good bacteria wiped out by the anti-biotics. i highly recommend the book "from fatigued to fantastic" by dr. j teitelbaum. there is alot of info on boosting your immune system and frequent infections.