so i have this horrible infection in my leg and i had to go to a doctor today. because i went to a pharmacy before, which is kind of like a doctor, because EVERYTHING is over the counter here. ("valium? how much you need?") like, i was at the pharmacy and i said, "i burn my leg on a motorbike, and then i go to muay thai training, and somebody kick me, and now, infected." (i have learned to speak always in the present tense to clear up any confusion, especially with people in charge of my health.) and the pharmacist says, "oh, ok. bandaid?" and i say, "ok, do i need antibiotics?" she says, "you want?" and puts a tube of cream on the counter and i ask, "do i need antibiotics pills?" she says,
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