1 week ago, I went to the doctour for white, pus-like blisters on my tonsils. I was told by the nurse-practioneer that I did not have strep, but an ear infection. I was given a prescription for Antibiotics for a total of 10 days. By the 8th day, I assumed I was cured, but continued to take the Antibiotics. 6 days later, from the 8th day I felt better, the same symptoms were happening again. As of today, I went to the doctour and had a throat culture and I was told by the doctour, I did not have strep. The doctour told me, he could not prescribe me any medications and that I should wait it out. I am curious, should I get a second-opinion or should I wait this infection out?
2006-11-17 11:44:07 · 8 answers · asked by ][V][ 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It doesn't hurt to get a second opinion, but your doctor may believe that your infection is viral, and if so antibiotics wouldn't help. There are several causes of tonsillitis.
These sites may help you figure out what to do.
2006-11-17 12:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like tonsillitis...you need to have them removed because you will continue to have the same problem. Infected tonsils are never completed healed.
2006-11-17 19:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest a second opinion. You may not have tonsilitis, but you should know what you DO have.
And yes, a tonsilectomy might be a good idea.
Good luck!
2006-11-17 20:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
outta my mind is right. You need a second opinion because you have a bacterial infection, and you need to tell them what you were treated with because the infection was resistant to it.
2006-11-17 20:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's just your body trying to fight off a virus, and anti-biotics won't help with that. I would get a second opinion too if you can
2006-11-17 19:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by latterdaylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need to have your tonsils taking out
2006-11-18 02:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by wetcat2009 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a second opinion, but be sure to let them know what meds you were already on
2006-11-17 19:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by outta my mind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a second opinion just to see what other things it could be.
2006-11-17 19:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋