I dont have any insurance so I dont want to go to the doctor unless I have too.
2006-08-17 09:34:23 · 13 answers · asked by katyk08 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sore throat started saturday.. severe sore throat sun mon and tue.. looked in my throat and my tonsils were extremely swollen and red with white patches. Swelling has went down but there are still some white patches on my tonsils
2006-08-17 09:44:44 · update #1
no it wont.. get help plezzz.. ask for help.. you can go and see a doc for free. and hget some meds for cheap.. just do it..
2006-08-17 09:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by portlandutb503 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating raw onions or garlic,. I had strep throat before and the doctor put me on medication..but side effects such as upset stomach, dry mouth, and constipation came in.
My friend told me raw onions and garlic has anti-inflammatory effects and kills bacteria.
In desperation, I chopped raw onions and ate it with bread. It tasted awful (my eyes watered and my throat felt a buring sensation....... but it worked!!!)
After 3 days of continuation my symptoms was completely cleared!!!!!! Try it
Unfortunately not all person can resist the burning sensation at first. you can reduce the strong odor by adding a few drops of olive oil to the onions mix.
Hopes this helps
2006-08-21 11:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by kam k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You REALLY should have medicine. The reason they treat it isn't just because of the pain-- strep can travel to your heart and kill you. Seriously.
You need to see a doctor to know if you have strep instead of something else though. Ask them for a generic script. Or better yet, ask them for a sample package. Tell them you really can't afford any medication. My doctor gives me samples whenever I ask--some of the samples are worth 5 dollars a pill. Go to a free clinic and ask.
2006-08-17 16:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely 100% yes!!
However, there are some complications that strep can cause after it goes away, like rheumatic fever, so I would suggest seeing the doc.
BTW, are you sure it is strep and not just a virus?
2006-08-17 16:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untreated strep can result in Rheumatic fever. Go to the doctor.
2006-08-17 16:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the doctor. While you may think it's strep, it could be mono.
Go to the doctor, even a free clinic, and get checked out.
2006-08-17 16:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a few questions about strep ealier and i have learned you need to get antibotics maybe there is a clinic in your area you can go to without insurance good luck
2006-08-17 16:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by mockingbird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not likely I'm afraid. Try to drink lots of clear liquids and get rest and take tylenol, but it's not likely and it can be dangerous if left unchecked.
don't mess with it - if it gets unbearable to swallow or you feel sick or feverish, get to a clinic.
2006-08-17 16:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but if you tell the dr you are a cash pay patient they may charge you less and give you some samples.
2006-08-17 16:40:34 · answer #9 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you know its strep?? and you should go to the doctor
2006-08-17 16:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by loopytoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋