Medications

**Big_Saw** · 02-11-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel

so what's a good antibiotic with SERIOUS long term storage ability?

Most antibiotics have a reatively short lifespan...especially if refrigeration is unavailable....however, antibiotic creams and ointments are the best pre-packaged long-term solutions....

Also, BION, cultivating pennicillin is actually fairly easy through relatively archaine means...

Homemade penicillin - 1 tsp green mold from stale bread in 1 cup of water. (blend)

It's not as efficient a dosing as refined penicillin, but it is more effective than nothing.

**methusaleh** · 02-11-2009, 08:52 PM

Personally I'm a health nut who does not trust conventional medicine or anyone with the letters MD after their name (and yes, both of my parents are doctors and taught me this). I stockpile seeds for medicinal herbs as well as bulk containers of various supplements in powder form, such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), l-glutamine, n-acetyl cysteine, etc. Many health websites these days sell bulk powders and it is not difficult to use the containers they ship in to seal for long-term storage.

**xcountryswimmer** · 02-22-2009, 12:21 PM

for the antibiotic question, i think the best defense is a good offense. every wilderness first aid kit should have triple antibiotic ointment..and a good amount of it, especially if you won't be able to run out to the store to get more if SHTF. every cut and scratch will be open for infection, so it is very important to take care of it the second you get a chance (it would be pretty embarrassing if all of us big strapping men and women are taken down by a little cut). even more dangerous than cuts and scrapes are blisters and burns. burn victims who survive the initial trauma don't die from their burns...they die from systemic organ failure from infections. if SHTF, we're most likely going to be doing a lot of physical activity to survive. activities like hiking, running, chopping wood, etc, all have the potential to create blisters on your feet and hands. what do you do???? DON'T POP THE BLISTER!!!! believe it or not blisters are like your body's band-aid; it acts as a protective covering over the injured area. by popping the blister, you send out an open invite to every bacteria that you come in contact with. to prevent blisters (1) make sure your boots are broken in (2) change your socks frequently (3) check your feet every night (4) wear work gloves while chopping wood or doing any repetitive in nature (5) if you do get a blister, protect it.

doing this will lessen the chance of you getting an infection from open wounds, but i don't have an answer for infections such as strep or strap.

**Lil Bear** · 03-30-2009, 08:47 PM

You can build up your meds in 2 ways. First- you can ask your doctor if the meds you take come in double the current dose (break in half to take usual dosage and you instantly have an extra months worth- also cuts down on insurance copays). Be careful on this however, there are some meds that can not be broken to take- they act differently. Second- go to the pharmacy a week after you get a newly filled rx and say that you lost or left it somewhere. This would be an out of pocket exspense but would get the extra supply you are looking for. Which ever way you chose to do- remember to rotate your meds. I have had patients that will only take thier meds every other day to stretch out the supply. Hope this helps someone. I am working on the insulin question.

**waitnc** · 04-01-2009, 07:27 AM

I intend on keeping it simple, I'm lucky as to the fact I don't take life sustaining meds, but do have some I take and will collect and use them sparingly. For ones supplies I suggest Rubbing Alc, Iodine, Epson Salt, Peroxides, Sulfur, Blood Clotters, Finger Splints, and assorted bandages. I have live in the tropics as a child and have received wounds from blades, natural objects and Iodine was the prime wound cleaner and clean dressings. The common sense note try to keep it out of situations that could introduce more dangerous germs. Water proof it with the right bandages if the situation requires. For you detail types I lived on Espiritu Santo/Vanuatu/Hog Harbour it doesn't get much more tropical then this kids. Things rot fast!

PS...Bleach and Vinegar are great Cleaners and Sanitizers that could be used in the medical needs arena. Needles and Stainless Scissors, Large Tweezers, the proper grade of Thread to "Pull yourself together" with of course. lol

**Skyowl's Wife** · 04-01-2009, 09:25 AM

About 10 yrs ago, my thyroid up and quit. I MUST take a pill daily or die.

I was worried about this, too, until I found an online pharmacy - using US drugs. I'll have a years supply of my thyroid meds on my shelf within the next month.

**Awesome** · 04-01-2009, 09:46 AM

What's the name of the pharmacy/URL? I am guessing you recommend it? prices good?

**Skyowl's Wife** · 04-01-2009, 08:25 PM

Daughter has some ordered ATM. Will let you know. Haven't used them yet, so can't recommend yet!

Is http://www.supersavermeds.com/

They don't carry everything (or narcotics), but they have what I need!

**Proffet** · 10-31-2009, 01:47 AM

I personally dont like really spicy-hot things but I have been talking with some people about medicines and stuff and this might give someone somewhere to start looking for home remedies - Cayenne is a gift to humanity because it has more health benefits than any other food or herb on earth. There are over 3000 scientific studies listed in the National Library of Medicine to support the use of cayenne in preventing and reversing many common health ailments. It is miraculous that a simple fruit like cayenne has healing benefits for a wide assortment of ailments. It has been used as a food, a spice and an herbal medicine for over 9000 years.

All hot peppers are botanically called capsicum. They are put into different groups depending on the various species. such as capsicum annum and capsicum frutescens. Cayenne refers to one variety of capsicum but over the years it has become synonymous with capsicum and refers to most hot varieties of chilies.

The potency of cayenne is determined by the intensity of its heat. This is determined by the quantity of the chemicals in cayenne and its resins. The more of these chemicals that are in cayenne and the hotter it is the stronger it is indicates it is more effective in healing. The heat is measured in heat units which are called Scoville Units or heat units. Capsicum is rated between 0 to 300,000 heat units.

vegsource.com/articles/chari_cayenne.htm So it might be kinda good to keep some cayenne peppers around too.