Last week, I tested positive for STREP throat and the doctor gave me amoxcillin (a form of penacillin). I completed my medication yesterday and i have no more pills to take. Today, I went right back to the doctor and told him that I completed my Amoxcillin but my throat still has minor aches and pain. He did another STREP test and He told me that the infection is gone. He said the reason why my throat is still hurting because that's what happens at the ending of the infection. He then went ahead and prescribe another treatment for me to take down the swelling and the pain. He prescribe "PREDNISONE". My question to you guys is did my doctor give me the right treatment (Prednisone) to completely take care of my swelling and my aching throat?..And what exactly will Prednisone do to my throat?..Please give accurate feed back. I'd really appreciate it.
2006-08-30 05:50:47 · 14 answers · asked by Just_Asking 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
prednesone lessens the inflammatory response (swelling/soreness)
As long as the infection is gone it's a great next course of medication. Just be aware that because it lessens the inflammatory response you have a higher disposition to catch something else. Drink lots of OJ and get lots of rest, and if you are a smoker, cut back for at least the next week or so.
2006-08-30 05:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nurcee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your doctor did the right things.
The amoxcillin first was important. Strep throat is a Streptococcal infection. It can be life threatening if not treated. Untreated Strep can become toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating disease.) Getting rid of the infection was essential. However, he could have suggested chicken soup, cough drops or hot tea to help your body deal with soreness.
Prednisone reduces swelling and redness. It can have side effects, so doctors are cautious about prescribing it. Sometimes, the side effects are worse than a sore throat!
Just maybe ...
(Some patients think that when the pain stops, the problem is gone. So, they stop taking the medicine. So _some_ doctors think that a "little pain" reminds the patient to take their medicine. You can talk to your doctor about this. Patients with Strep get very, very sick because they stopped taking their antibiotics, so ... little tricks ... maybe the doctor had a patient recently who didn't understand and got sick.)
2006-08-30 06:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first medication was an antibiotic, and according to your doctor you have completed the treatment. So, the other medication he prescribed to you is a corticoid, that is very helpful to reduce the swelling once the infection is gone.
Do not worry, you will feel better soon and the little pain and upsetting feelings you do have now they will be gone in a matter of a few days.
In this case, and without having seeing you it is no possible to say what is the best treatment. In medicine there are most of the times many available options for the same problem.
You will get better since the medication prescribed works efficiently as against the remaining inflammation (swelling ) once the infection is over.
Fro
2006-08-30 05:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by Expat Froggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recommended course of antibiotic did not work, to give you another Rx for them would do no good. Prednisone, will help greatly with the inflammation in your throat, it will not cure the underlying cause, which may go away on its own even after completing the antibiotics. However, take the prednisone as directed. If it is a dosepack follow the insturctions and finish it properly by weaning down.
2006-08-30 06:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is a steroid supplement
Prednisone reduces swelling and decreases the body's ability to fight infections.
You wouldn't want to use prednisone if your strep was still ACTIVE, because it might make it worse.
Our bodies produce steroids by themselves (such as cortisone)
Prednisone is a valid prescription for your problem.
Your soreness is due to the inflammation, not the disease.
While, I think that prescribing steroids (which do WORK) to cure inflammation is a bad idea, it's not totally invalid.
Your options are this
1) Wait it out, and don't take the drug.
2) Take the drug, and have the swelling go down faster.
2006-08-30 05:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by A N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had strep twice and both times was given amoxcillin for it. I was never given anything else. Prednisone is a mild steroid, I think it is most commonly given to people with sinus problems or allergies. It should take care of your symptoms, but I think next time make it a point to find out everything about a drug before you let someone prescribe it to you.
2006-08-30 05:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay...
first of all, the Amoxicillin is an antibiotic... the one your body needs to fight of your infection (strep or streptococci is a kind of bacteria)
So after your amox (around 7 days of taking it, i guess?) you still feel minor pains? And your doctor is probably right. Remember, your body just fought a bacteria, and after every war effort there are reconstructions to be done. Your throat needs to restore itself back to its normal, uninfected state.
To do that, it needs more blood to supply itself with more oxygen and nutrients. The body responds to this need in a very exaggerated way... it rushes blood on the site's arteries causing an INFLAMMATION. This inflammation causes the pain you're feeling.
And this is where PREDNISONE comes in. Basically, prednisone is an anti-inflammatory drug. Less inflammation, less pain.
2006-08-30 06:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by arnold m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is an oral, synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation. It has effects similar to other corticosteroids
PRESCRIBED FOR: Prednisone is used in the management of inflammatory conditions or diseases in which the immune system plays an important role. Since prednisone is used in so many conditions, only the most common or established uses are mentioned here. Prednisone most often is used for treating several types of arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, systemic lupus, allergic reactions, asthma and severe psoriasis. It also is used for treating leukemias, lymphomas, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Corticosteroids, including prednisone, are commonly used to suppress the immune system and prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs. Prednisone is used as replacement therapy in patients whose adrenal glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol.
2006-08-30 06:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is used to relieve inflammation. Yes, your doctor has treated your strep right. You inflammation or swelling is just the ending result of the strep virus.
2006-08-30 05:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by sarahi77009@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you ask such important medical and health questions from people that you don't know and don't know if they even graduated from high school? What you should do is ask another doctor, OR speak with the pharmacist and ask him/her.
Do you ask your plumber questions dealing with your feet? Or do you ask a mechanic questions pertaining to an ear infection? Speak with a professional in the field. Another doctor can better explain why this or that was prescribed, and the pharmacist can tell you what the prescription is good for and what it does...
Don't panic and don't feel frightened. Go and speak with your doctor or speak with another or speak with your pharmacist.
2006-08-30 05:59:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋