I got the strep throat.

[geekgrl]

Yuck. I have the strep throat. Running a fever for three days now, but today it's come and gone.

I went to University health, and they kind of scoffed at me, told me it was the flu, and basically to drink fluids. Well, my throat was hurting really bad, and I was running a very high (over 100 degree fever) so I decided the next day I wouldn't go to class and I would see my real doctor. He did a strep test, and sure enough, it was strep.

I am feeling slightly better after the antibiotics, my fever is now low grade and comes and goes.......

Anything I can do other than medicines to help relieve a very painful throat? Also, my cough hurts my chest, and the cough medicine made me too groggy....

[vass0922]

strep throat?! *covers mouth* so what are you doing talking on here!! You could get somebody sick!!
well I heard salt water is good for a sore throat, but not sure about strep throat... maybe mick has some ideas
Sorry can't help much other than that, never really had strep throat
maybe some hot tea with ecchinecia (sp?)

Good luck, and PLENTY OF REST!!
You're not THAT far away, I'll make you rest lol

[Creatures]

100 degrees, i hope Fahrenheit, celsius wouldn't be good
how much is that in C°??

and i hope you're gonna be healthy soon

Creatures

[Sweet]

Sorry to hear about your illness. Although you will feel better real soon with the antibiotics, I've heard that it is a good idea to eat yogurt everytime you are on those pills to help replenish the good flora in your system.

Also, Vass is right and has good suggestions, that salt/h2o can help. Here's a tidbit from another site:

What can make my sore throat feel better?

Here are some things that might help you feel better:

Taking ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Children should not take aspirin. Aspirin can cause Reyes syndrome -a serious illness- and in some cases, death when it is used in children under 18 who have the flu.
Gargling with warm salt water (1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup [8 ounces] of warm water).
For adults and older children, sucking on throat lozenges, hard candy or pieces of ice.
Eating soft foods, drinking cool drinks or warm liquids or sucking on Popsicles.

Here's a good site, although more tech than ya probably want..
http://www.lifestages.com/health/strepthr.html

Also, PLEASE finish all of the antibiotic even when you are feeling better. Strep can lead to more serious stuff...

The only other things I can think of right now are possibly Vicks or a humidifer to add moisture to the air, or a long hot shower, or putting a real big pot of boiling water on the stove and keep filling it. The humidity may help ease some symptoms. Stay away from citrus and milk for a bit cuz it promotes more mucus. A cooling solution may be something like sherbet. Or a good tea.

Sure hope you feel better real quick!!!

[Creatures]

Originally posted by Sweet

Also, PLEASE finish all of the antibiotic even when you are feeling better.

yes, in some years (40 i think) antibiotic dont work any more!!
stupid but that's the result of using it too much!!

Creatures

[geekgrl]

Thanks for all the info guys....

Vass, I'd like to see you come down here and TRY to get me to rest
heheh
(well not too hard i guess since i slept from 12 - 5 pm)

Sweet:
I am afraid of gargling. i'm afraid i'll choke!!

100 degrees F is 38 degrees C I think?

[Gutter Ball]

I use Strepsil. It's a candy like throat lozenger that soothes a really bad sore throat. You can get it at WalMart. For a minor sore throat, Ricola works well! Hope you get better soon.

[NeoStarO1]

I went to University health, and they kind of scoffed at me, told me it was the flu, and basically to drink fluids.

I would seriuosly consider confronting this Universtity College Health Department. I can't belive they scoffed at you, Good for you for trusting your instincts and going someplace else for a REAL diagnosis.

Hope you get well soon.

[pickel]

I've found the best cure for sore throat is a ....Harvey Wallbanger!
OJ for the vitaman C, vodka to soothe the spirits and Galleano liquor for a sweeet licorice taste. A few of those and you'll get plenty of rest and get cured at the same time

[Brainchild]

Pepermint candy sometimes will relieve a sore throat.

Get well soon

BC