 [ Symptoms ] how can i know if my coldflu has become bacterial so i can take a ampicillin  i am aware that ampicillin does nothing if my coldflu is a virus but i have been sick for a week now and although my body is not soreweak anymore i still cough up alot of mucus and coughing hurts my chest a bit and i have a sore throat also runny nose with alot of mucus as well [ Disease ] no there is no guarantee the pain will go away most people that have undergone back surgery will continue to have pain all their life it will help but the pain will probably continue the degree of pain will depend on how invasive the surgery is and how much damage has been done prior to having surgery