Strep Complications?

Question

First I had a cold then a strep infection took over I got a sore throat and usual strep symtoms then I got and Ear Infection... I was put on Amoxicillin. But then the next day my lymph Node started to swell up and my saliva would crust as a yellow film on the side of my mouth or in my tear... what do I have?

Answer 1

You may simply have a weakened immune system due to the strep infection and some other opportunistic pathogen is claiming some ground or you may have an antibiotic resistant strain, in which case you're gonna have to move onto bigger guns.
But wait a few days, make sure you don't skip a SINGLE dose of your antibiotic and if you don't feel better withing 3 days or start feeling worse, go see your doc again.
For now, I wouldn't worry. Swollen lymph nodes are a good thing. It just means that your immune response is peaking at the moment and recognizing the bacteria big time.

Future Dr. H. :)

Answer 2

PLEASE try these 3 remedies...EVERY time I feel run-down or get that tickly feeling in my throat I take these 3 things and it NEVER turns into a full-blown cold.

1) Herb Pharm Olive Leaf Extract in tincture form:
This is the one I buy -

http://www.nextag.com/Herb-Pharm-Olive-Leaf-66659849/prices-html

2) "JarrowDophilus", by "Jarrow Formulas"...it will keep the healthy "flora" in your body in perfect balance which keeps your immune system strong.

3) "Emergen-C" Vitamin C packets by "Alacer"

All three can be purchased at "Whole Foods Market", possibly "Trader Joe's", or call your local health food store to inquire about these 3 products.

EVERY friend and family member who has taken this advice, hardly ever gets sick.

For your throat: "Peaceful Mountain--Throat Rescue"
You will NEVER find a more powerful throat spray which is all-natural....soothing, fast acting, and kills bad bacteria on contact.

Cayenne Pepper in capsules (or sprinkled on soup) helps greatly with congestion AND is also an immune systen booster too....and drink lots of organic green tea to help your energy levels.

You'll see!! :) Get well soon!

Answer 3

You have strep throat.Let the antibiotics work.I've had it and it can be nasty.