Last Friday I began having a mild sore throat until Sunday when it got unbearable. My glands were swollen shut, my neck was sore, had a headache, fever, and white puss and blotches all over my tonsils so Monday morning I went to the doctor. A rapid strep test came back negative but she was pretty sure it was still Strep throat and told me to take 10 days worth of Amoxicillian. Well, today (Friday, a week later) I have lost the fever and headache but my throat is still just as bad. It does not hurt as much but still looks absolutely nasty inside. The swelling hasnt went down much at all. I also got blood work today for mono and 2 other things. My doctor said the 2 other lab tests came in stating that my inflamation levels were elevated (obviously!) but the mono test would not come back untill next week. Generaly I do not feel all that tired or run down. Could this truly be strep throat or is it possible it's mono? I have never heard of strep throat lasting this long. Help please.
2007-06-08 13:54:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Maybe you have tonsillitis. I used to have the same thing happen to me all of the time. I got sick like that every 3 weeks for months. I had my tonsils removed and that solved the problem.
2007-06-08 14:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Saddam H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's not guess about this. It serves no purpose. You're doing the right thing by continuing to go to the doctor. Be patient. You'll soon know what's REALLY wrong and the doctor will then be able to fix it. Sorry about your sore throat--I hate sore throats!
2007-06-08 20:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that strep throat usually does NOT last that long...ive had it before and it lasted like 4 days...and i was tired and weak...i have no idea what you have, it could be anything...but you are DEFINATELY doing the right thing by seeing a doctor! i hope you get well soon !!
2007-06-08 21:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by urlostprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but put vick's on your feet before you go to bed, with socks on. Bellieve me, it WILL help! I was sick for like 2 weeks, and I did that one night, and I felt much better.
2007-06-08 21:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the doctor.
2007-06-08 20:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by aleandria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is definatly serious
take action
2007-06-08 20:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by Scream me a love song 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋