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  • Altimus
    Chelsea, Assemble!
    • Nov 2004
    • 27283

    #16
    Re: Strep throat

    Go to the docs. There is a chance you won't have to but than again there is a chance it can get a lot worse and you mind end up having to go anyway. Good luck.

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    • deeman11747
      G-M*nnnn
      • Feb 2003
      • 3194

      #17
      Re: Strep throat

      The only way to keep strep from completely debilitating you for about a week is to get to the doc and get an antibiotic. Depending on how your body responds the symptoms would be gone in about 3 days.

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      • nemesis04
        RIP Ty My Buddy
        • Feb 2004
        • 13530

        #18
        Re: Strep throat

        Half solution of H2O2 and water, gargle but do not swallow. Feel the sizzle!
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        • ESPNdeportes
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 3459

          #19
          Re: Strep throat

          I'll preface this by saying I'm a 4th year medical student, so take it for what its worth......

          Most sore throats are not strep throat. Most cases are viral infections, so antibiotics do not help. If a sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection, however, strep is the most common bug.

          It's good you went to get checked out- the only way to definitively diagnose strep throat is by seeing your doctor.

          The reason why strep throat is really worrisome is not because of the sore throat itself, but because of complications seen down the road. Untreated strep throat can lead to kidney problems as well as a condition called rheumatic fever, for which the most serious complication is damaging the valves in your heart.
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          • BaseballCtchr
            MVP
            • Nov 2003
            • 1306

            #20
            Re: Strep throat

            Originally posted by ESPNdeportes
            I'll preface this by saying I'm a 4th year medical student, so take it for what its worth......

            Most sore throats are not strep throat. Most cases are viral infections, so antibiotics do not help. If a sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection, however, strep is the most common bug.

            It's good you went to get checked out- the only way to definitively diagnose strep throat is by seeing your doctor.

            The reason why strep throat is really worrisome is not because of the sore throat itself, but because of complications seen down the road. Untreated strep throat can lead to kidney problems as well as a condition called rheumatic fever, for which the most serious complication is damaging the valves in your heart.
            Exactly what I was going to say.

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            • RubenDouglas
              Hall Of Fame
              • May 2003
              • 11202

              #21
              Re: Strep throat

              this little home remedy seems to work on many things:

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              its called oil swishing or oil pulling. you basically swish around some sunflower oil in your mouth twice a day. its worth a shot. it has worked for me.

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              • pk500
                All Star
                • Jul 2002
                • 8062

                #22
                Re: Strep throat

                Originally posted by dieselboy
                I think I am getting it. I have never had it before, so I don't know what to do.

                I don't really want to go to the doctor if I don't have to. Is there any good home remedies? I have heard to gargle salt water....I have heard sleep...drink liquids...don't know what else...

                Any advice would help. Thanks guys.
                There are no home remedies, Pat. Strep is a serious infection that can cause big-time problems if you don't get on antibiotic.

                Go to the doctor. Get on antibiotic.

                Take care,
                PK
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                • VTPack919
                  We Go Again
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 9708

                  #23
                  Re: Strep throat

                  How was the doctor visit bro?
                  YNWA

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                  • Scottdau
                    Banned
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 32580

                    #24
                    Re: Strep throat

                    Originally posted by Sully
                    Yeah, whenever I have any physical ailments, I make sure to check OS for a remedy.
                    lmao, yeah right.. Go to the Dr. bro.

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                    • Scottdau
                      Banned
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 32580

                      #25
                      Re: Strep throat

                      Originally posted by Sully
                      Painful.
                      Have you had that done? I heard it was scary! lol
                      I had to have a camera tube in mine to test for some other issues that weren't STD. That was the worst pain I have ever felt. Also, there was this cute little nurse watching the whole thing. Man I had tears running down my face. lol
                      Last edited by Scottdau; 05-06-2007, 05:14 PM.

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                      • dieselboy
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                        • Dec 2002
                        • 18040

                        #26
                        Re: Strep throat

                        Ok so here is what happened.

                        The nurse asked me why I was there, blah blah blah. Then she says, "ok, I'm going to do the strep test." She then proceeded to stick the huge Q-tip down my throat to get a swab. But I don't think she did it right, it was from like the middle of my tongue. She left, to go test it.

                        Then the doctor walked in. She looks at my throat and says, "Yep, looks like strep throat. Good thing you came in. You will probably just be put on antibiotics, and it will clear up in no time."

                        Then she leaves to go get the results. Comes back and says, "Wow...Well, the test says you don't have it. So I guess you don't! If it doesn't go away or gets worse come back in."

                        I hate doctors.

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                        • Psyblast
                          2023 National Champions
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 42584

                          #27
                          Re: Strep throat

                          I didn't even think it was possible to get strep throat test results that fast...

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                          • Scottdau
                            Banned
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 32580

                            #28
                            Re: Strep throat

                            Originally posted by Psyblast
                            I didn't even think it was possible to get strep throat test results that fast...
                            They got mine back right away.

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                            • Altimus
                              Chelsea, Assemble!
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 27283

                              #29
                              Re: Strep throat

                              Originally posted by dieselboy
                              Ok so here is what happened.

                              The nurse asked me why I was there, blah blah blah. Then she says, "ok, I'm going to do the strep test." She then proceeded to stick the huge Q-tip down my throat to get a swab. But I don't think she did it right, it was from like the middle of my tongue. She left, to go test it.

                              Then the doctor walked in. She looks at my throat and says, "Yep, looks like strep throat. Good thing you came in. You will probably just be put on antibiotics, and it will clear up in no time."

                              Then she leaves to go get the results. Comes back and says, "Wow...Well, the test says you don't have it. So I guess you don't! If it doesn't go away or gets worse come back in."

                              I hate doctors.
                              So other then that the doctor didn't examine your throat?

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                              • NYJets
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 18637

                                #30
                                Re: Strep throat

                                Originally posted by Psyblast
                                I didn't even think it was possible to get strep throat test results that fast...

                                Everytime I've gone after they do the test they come back with the results in about 10 minutes.
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