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Here's to Your Health:  I think I have Strep throat  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - May 08 2007 : 9:53:39 PM
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My fiance had to go to the doctor about a week and a half ago. He was sent home with antibiotics for strep and I think he passed it to me :(
I am going to try and beat it with salt water gargle. I hate taking pills and going to the doctor.
Alee |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 02:53:10 AM
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Don't let it go too long. If you have a viral infection, may have to go to Ant.Bio. Clear the calender (LOL) lots of fluids and maybe a good book?
Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
331 Posts
Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 03:04:44 AM
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You will need to get new toothbrushes or you will get strep again. We had several bouts in our home already.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 06:55:11 AM
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| Oh Alee! The worst time I was ever sick was when I had strep throat- so miserable! Lots of prayers for your speedy recovery! Don't be afraid to take antibiotics if you need them! Hugs!!! |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 08:02:23 AM
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I make garlic broth- really strong- and drink it all day. Just boil up several cloves of garlic in your favorite broth for about 10 minutes, let it cool and drink it. Bad breath but it seems to work. And yes change the toothbrushes and sterilize anything you drink out of. Hope you feel better!!!
Cheers,
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 08:44:12 AM
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get better soon.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:10:51 AM
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Ugh. My daughter went through a period of time when all she did was get strep. It is such a miserable thing to have. Get on some antibiotics and get better soon!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:18:20 AM
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I am going to go to the student health clinic today. They will take walk in appointments where the main doctor's office usually won't. I also got a call from my apartment manager- the owners are going to do a walk through on Friday. Ugh. I tried to tell them that we are ill and very contagious but they don't seem too worried.
Alee
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:19:39 AM
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Hope your feeling better soon. Strep can make you feel so miserable. (((hugs)))
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:48:40 AM
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Do you want to avoid antibiotics? Here is something that I have had success with. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE - but it is a "folk remedy." At the end of 48 hours, if you are not feeling better, you should report to your doctor for a full diagnosis and antiobiotic treatment.
I have purchased a big 'ole bottle of hydrogen peroxide (HP) and gargled with it every 2-3 hours, depending upon pain relief. I also soak my toothbrushes in HP, eventually replacing them midway through therapy. I put a few drops of HP in my ears after gargling, while my throat is still bubbling (on the basis that *EARS* and *THROAT* are connected...so is the nose, but I use my Neti pot to solve that, putting a few drops of Iodine in the water with the salt...)
If you are committed to avoiding antibiotics, this may do the trick...but you do have to be *religious* about the 3-hour regimen during the day and should follow it for 15-21 days. ~ Kaylyn
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Vintage Redhead on May 09 2007 09:50:05 AM |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 11:09:56 AM
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GO TO THE DOCTOR. Do not pass go or collect $200. Don't make me send the winged monkeys.
(won't hurt to do all the herbals, either)
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 09 2007 : 9:19:14 PM
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LOL! You ladies make me laugh (especially you Patricia!). My fiance drove me to the doctor. My strep test turned out negative so they sent me home to "get better" all on my own. I am glad it isn't strep though! I am gargling with salt water as that seems to work well with me. I also have done the peroxide treatments in the past so I am going to buy a couple of bottles at the dollar store. Possibly some rubbing alcohol to "dry" up my inner ears.
I don't like being sick so I am determined to get better ASAP! :)
Alee |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:18:53 AM
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Alyssa:
Glad it isn't strep, but sorry to hear that you feel so crummy! Feel better *SOON*!!! You're such a bright spot of sunshine around here and I'm blue for your illness  ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
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synapases
Farmgirl in Training
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sherrie
san francisco
california
USA
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Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:23:50 AM
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glad it's not step. i use homemade chicken noodle soup on my kids when they're sick. it's a great cure-all for most ailments.
just an old fashioned girl |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 4:43:36 PM
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Kaylyn- Thanks! You are so sweet!
My fiance has been taking good care of me. He has been taking care of Nora late at night so I can sleep uninterrupted through the night and he makes sure I am eating throughout the day.
I am feeling better today but I think it is settling more into my sinuses. My throat is much less sore, thank goodness :)
Alee
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 12 2007 : 5:37:09 PM
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Hi Ladies-
An Update-
I had to go back to the doctor today. I have been getting much worse instead of better. This doctor says I have a "horrible" ear infection, my throat is infected and it has gone into my lungs. So now I am on antibiotics and so is Nora. Her throat was irritated and she had "snotty" breathing. I am not terribly happy that my poor baby has to be on antibiotics this early in life, but I am glad that the doctor took us seriously and is going to help us get better.
Alee |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2007 : 7:37:01 PM
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| You and your baby are sick....that's not too good for a happy Mothers Day! I went to the doctors for my throat and ears and he also reccommended hydrogen peroxide! I soak my toothbrushes in hp and I also clean my toilets with it. I do hope and pray that you and your Nora feel better real soon. Happy Mothers day to you! Susan |
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