this is the 4th day of not being able to eat anything but soft luke warm crap, there's got to be some kind of cure for this...

i've been gargling salt water, but for some reason gargling trip's my gag reflex so i end up spitting it all up :(

it's only my left tonsil and gland's that are swolen, but is just short of tear jerking to swallow


any suggestions?

Dude if it's really strep it's an infection.. which means anti-biotics.

well if it is really an infection i know where he got it from:laughing: :laughing: :flipoff2:

but it tastes so good i cant stop, you suck dave, err i mean lick

Originally posted by mike
Dude if it's really strep it's an infection.. which means anti-biotics.


small white bumps all over the tonsil... i used to get strep every year around the 4th of july growing up, but i haven't had this shit in about 8-9 years...


this is definatly ashley's fault, but she's not sick :mad:

Strep is really not something to screw around with, can do other nasty shit to you

beat her up then, that way she will know not to get you sick ever again

Originally posted by Joe_W
Strep is really not something to screw around with, can do other nasty shit to you

Yep, I let it go once as a kid (well my mom did really..) ended up with scarlett fever.. you ummm dont want that.

Antibiotics then ice cream.

so does that mean your not coming to the party??

Originally posted by suburban grl
so does that mean your not coming to the party??
48 hours after he starts the antbiotics he will not be contagious. Unless he lets it go and ends up in the hospital.

When are you going to learn? Go see a DOCTOR :rolleyes:

why did my brain read the title to this tread as "Deep Throat Monkeys" at first glance?

I used to get it quite frequently. The doctor always had me gargle with hydrogenperoxide diluted in warm water (5 or 6 to 1). Usually within a day or two things started clearing up. Make sure you don't swallow much or it will make you sick to your stomach.

Originally posted by mike
Dude if it's really strep it's an infection.. which means anti-biotics.

Yep, it's an infection and very contagious.

Originally posted by DSI
to eat anything but soft luke warm crap,


You eat crap?!?!?!?!?:D

well after digging through my bottle's of pills, i found a prescription of bactrim, it's an anti biotic, but will it work for this or do i need to go get something else?

Originally posted by DSI
well after digging through my bottle's of pills, i found a prescription of bactrim, it's an anti biotic, but will it work for this or do i need to go get something else?

Just take a couple of everything. Problem solved.


( I know I am no help, but I enjoy it):D

go to the pharmacy and find some plum extract.

small jar (bout 1.5 diam x 2" tall) full of some stuff that looks like tar.

SUPER tart, you definately wont like the taste. It grows on ya after a few years. Put a little dab of it on the end of a toothpick and wipe it off as far back on your tongue as you can.

Make ya feel mas better :D

pennicillin or amoxicillin.

won't go anywhere till you get some antibiotics into you.

Originally posted by DSI
well after digging through my bottle's of pills, i found a prescription of bactrim, it's an anti biotic, but will it work for this or do i need to go get something else?
NEVER TAKE EXPIRED ANTIBIOTICS!!!!!!
Antibiotics are one of the few drugs that can actually become toxic after their expiration date.

Just go to the doc and have him pescribe some amoxicillin.
You'll love it, my 5 year old does, says it tastes like bubblegum.:laughing:

Originally posted by ForestCam

NEVER TAKE EXPIRED ANTIBIOTICS!!!!!!
Antibiotics are one of the few drugs that can actually become toxic after their expiration date.

Just go to the doc and have him pescribe some amoxicillin.
You'll love it, my 5 year old does, says it tastes like bubblegum.:laughing:


guess i should have added it's not expired... i keep a current bottle of it for other reasons

Strep throat, caused by the streptococcus bacteria. Same bacteria that causes Scarlet and Rheumatic fever. Both good for being in bed roughly 2-4 weeks minimum with rheumatic fever hitting the heart leaving permanent damages.
Why try to fight it alone when any of the cillins, mycins or even tetracycline nukes it...;)

D.

Originally posted by DSI



guess i should have added it's not expired... i keep a current bottle of it for other reasons


Syphillis is different then streptococci.:flipoff2:

I cannot stress enough the importance of not self-medicating. You hit it with the wrong drug or not long enough then it is not going to get any better. I know it seems like a PITA sore throat now but scarlet and rheumatic fever are a real bitch. Go to the fawking doctor.

So is having to take massive doses of fawking amoxicillin every time you go to the dentist for ANYTHING because of either of those two worst case scenerios :rolleyes:

DO NOT MESS AROUND WITH ANTI-BIOTICS.

If it's the wrong kind, or you don't take enough, it can cause the virus to get stronger, and be resistant to anti-biotics. Then you'll spread it to someone else, they'll spread it, and then we'll ALL have to deal with a new super-virus. Thanks a lot :rolleyes:

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welll penacilin gave me the dry heaves, and now i cna't stop pukin... so i'm waiting on my mom to come take me to teh er :(

Originally posted by DSI
welll penacilin gave me the dry heaves, and now i cna't stop pukin... so i'm waiting on my mom to come take me to teh er :(

honestly, that's what you get for not seeing a doctor earlier and self medicating. It's people that aren't responsible with antibiotics that are causing all these crazy bacteria to infect all of us.

-Steve

Originally posted by offroadr35


honestly, that's what you get for not seeing a doctor earlier and self medicating. It's people that aren't responsible with antibiotics that are causing all these crazy bacteria to infect all of us.

-Steve

Not only that, all the damned anti-biotics that they put in soap and stuff. It's in everything, dishsoap, handsoap, sponges etc. It's a fucking marketing gimmick that is going to end up getting a whole lot more people sick than it will ever prevent.
:mad:

Originally posted by offroadr35


honestly, that's what you get for not seeing a doctor earlier and self medicating. It's people that aren't responsible with antibiotics that are causing all these crazy bacteria to infect all of us.

-Steve


well let's see penecilin is a drug used for strep correct? and after going to teh er guess what i got? penecillin... so gee, did i do something wrong? nope, thanks for trying to turn this around on me though, but, you lose ;)

at least you are not allergic to the 'cillins'. My duaghter and wife are, both found out the hard way.

Glad you went to the doc.

but for those who care, and not try to go on an all mighty rant, thinking i just took whatever random drug i could find without checking it out first...


i had a fever of 102.6 my pulse was 115, and i was wheelchaired in :laughing:

they put quite a bit of fluids into me, took some blood and some throat cultures. sent me home 3 1/2 hours later with 3 different prescriptions, one of them being penecillin (yepp the same exact stuff i took before hand jackass) and i've damned near slept all day, and feel pretty good...

since my mom took me, she made me come home with her, so i'm sitting in the country bored, but happy to have someone to feed me!

Your talking to the Strep king...

Some things I know...

1. Every time you get it its easier to get the next time...

2. It can appear to go away, but really be entering Phase 2 that includes permenant blindness as a possible result...

3. It wont go away on it own (in my case) and you should get your sorry ass to the doctor...

so uh you got sick, and spent 3 1/2 hours in the hospital, when you could have been in and out of the doctors office in 30 minutes for around $100 including the price of the perscription, and possibly without the puking. :flipoff2:

Glad to hear your ok. My sister gets it easily (she's diabetic) that is some nasty stuff. me I just get colds and flu easily I've never had strep, thank god.

Streptococcal Pharyngitis
(Strep throat)
What is streptococcal pharyngitis?
Streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat), or "strep throat", is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the bacteria Streptococci pyogenes, also known as Group A streptococci (GAS).

What are the symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis?
The symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis include sore throat, pain on swallowing, fever, swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck, and fatigue. The tonsils are swollen and often covered with pus. The roof of the mouth may have fine red lesions called petechiae. Cough, hoarseness, and runny nose are NOT symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis, but indicate viral upper respiratory infections. It is important to realize that most sore throats are not due to streptococcal infections. When strep throat is accompanied by a red rash and fever, it is called scarlet fever.

If left untreated, streptococcal pharyngitis lasts from 2 to 5 days; with antibiotics it lasts about 1-3 days. The rash of scarlet fever fades after several days but can be followed by flaking or peeling skin, especially around the fingertips, 1 to 3 weeks later.

How does a person get streptoccal pharyngitis?
Streptococcal pharyngitis usually results from direct contact with another person with streptococcal pharyngitis. Asymptomatic carriers can play a role in transmission, particularly during outbreaks.

Who can get streptococcal pharyngitis?
Anyone can get streptococcal pharyngitis, but the infection is most common in school-age children.

How long does it take to develop streptococcal pharyngitis following exposure?
The incubation period of streptococcal pharyngitis usually is 1-3 days.

How is streptococcal pharyngitis diagnosed?
Streptococcal pharyngitis is usually diagnosed by culturing a swab of the throat. Results of a throat culture are usually known after 2 days. In recent years, a number of "rapid tests" utilizing a swab of the throat have become available. While "rapid tests" for streptococcal pharyngitis have some limitations, results are available in 15 minutes.

How is streptococcal pharyngitis treated?
Streptococcal pharyngitis is usually treated with either a single injection of penicillin or with a 10-day course of antibiotics.

How long is a person with streptococcal pharyngitis infectious?
A person with streptococcal pharyngitis is non-infectious after 24 hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy. Without treatment, communicability may last for several weeks after the symptoms of pharyngitis have stopped. Children with streptococcal pharyngitis should not return to school until after they have completed 24 hours of antibiotic treatment and the fever has resolved.

What are the complications of streptococcal pharyngitis?
The two major complications of streptococcal pharyngitis are rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

Rheumatic fever is a serious complication that may rarely occur among untreated cases of streptococcal pharyngitis. Symptoms of rheumatic fever may include symptoms of heart failure, pain and swelling of the joints, involuntary movements (termed chorea), fever, rash, and nodules under the skin. The valves of the heart may be permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever develops 2-5 weeks after streptococcal pharyngitis. Rheumatic fever became quite rare in the United States during the 1970's but, for unknown reasons, an increasing number of cases have been recognized since the mid-1980's.

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is a very rare complication that follows roughly 10 days after the onset of streptococcal infection and results in temporary kidney failure. Symptoms may include decreased urine output, dark urine, mild swelling, usually around the eyes, and fatigue. Hypertension (high blood pressure) may develop. Long-term prognosis is excellent.

What can be done to prevent streptococcal pharyngitis and its complications?
Early recognition and treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis is fundamental to prevent spread and development of complications of GAS infections. Individuals given antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis need to take the entire course of medicine according to the directions. It has also been shown that avoiding the consumption of raw milk and products made from raw milk can decrease the chance of exposure to GAS infections.

Individuals with a history of rheumatic fever should receive antibiotic prophylaxis until at least age 40 years and, in some cases, for life.

Should asymptomatic contacts of persons with streptococcal pharyngitis receive antibiotics?
No. Only people with symptoms and a positive culture for Group A streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) should be given antibiotic

Originally posted by DSI



well let's see penecilin is a drug used for strep correct? and after going to teh er guess what i got? penecillin... so gee, did i do something wrong? nope, thanks for trying to turn this around on me though, but, you lose ;)

the point is that antibiotics need to be prescribed. You have to have the exact right drug in the exact right amount for the exact right amount of time.

If you happened to get lucky and have the exactly correct prescription already then that's good for you. But seeing as your not a doctor, that would have just been a guess.

So yes, you did do something wrong. :flipoff2:

Originally posted by DSI
welll penacilin gave me the dry heaves, and now i cna't stop pukin... so i'm waiting on my mom to come take me to teh er :(

Let me guess, you took it on an empty stomach. Dumbass.:flipoff2:

Originally posted by ForestCam


Let me guess, you took it on an empty stomach. Dumbass.:flipoff2:


hey now... the bottle said to take it on an empty stomach!!!