I rarely get sick so I suppose that I was due. 4 or so days ago I started coughing but I had no other symptoms. 2 days ago I got an annoying headache on top of the coughing. I took my temperature that 'night and discovered a fever. I went to the doctor yesterday with a slightly sore throat, fever, and cough. He did a quick examination did not tell me what was wrong and prescribed antibiotics. My research has revealed that this is potent stuff used when lesser antibiotics won't work. It is sometimes used to cure anthrax and plague which makes me wonder what did my doctor know that he did not bother to mention. Meanwhile my sickness goes on and I just have to ride it out. End rant...