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Strep or allergies? This is a little bit long, sorry.
The first day of December, I went to the allergist because I was sick. They said that I had a sinus infection, but they never took a strep test. A week or two later after taking zithromax and a feeling a little bit better, I started getting a sore throat, an extremely painful head ache, and a fever. My mom took me to a doctor's office (Urgent Care) and they took a strep test. It came out negative, but after looking at my throat and looking over my symptoms, they said that they thought I had strep because the tests are wrong sometimes. Now, since three days ago, my throat has been hurting worse than it was the other times and it's very hard to swallow. I'm also starting to get a headache. The only difference is that I've been sneezing a little bit and my eyes have been watery. I think that part is due to the face that I haven't gotten my allergy shot this month, though. My mom took me to the doctor yesterday once again. They took a strep, mono, and flu test. They all came out negative, so we were told that it was a virus. Since it happened before, is it still possible I have strep? Or is this just allergies? Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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Hi. Despite what xlickablex says, there's no over-the-counter remedy for strep throat. It's caused by a bacteria called Group A streptococcus. There is no medicine to cure an infection by a bacteria other than an antibiotic, which you must get from a physician. That being said, there are over-the-counter medicines which will help with a sore throat, headache, and fever. Strep is a yucky bacteria, which makes people miserable, but some viruses can be even worse. The thing about viruses is that there is nothing to cure them, either. If it is strep, sometimes the doctor can do a repeat culture in a few days or do a 'throat culture' rather than a 'rapid strep test,' which can catch some of the ones the rapid test misses. Some people with strep throat also develop a fine, red rash on their throat or chest area. They can have headaches and stomachaches as well.
My advice to you is to humor your doctor that this is a viral infection. Take plenty of fluids. Hot tea will help with the sore throat. Honey in the tea makes it even better. If you're still as sick in a few days or if you can't swallow even fluids, see a doctor. If it's viral, it should be gone within 7-10 days.
No matter what happens, get a new toothbrush ASAP and start using it as soon as you are over this round of illness. That will help prevent reinfection if this is due to a bacteria.
I hope you are well soon!
Sabine
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im not doctor but it seems to me like you do have a strep throat. Try going to wal-mart or some kind of store that has a pharmacy and get some medicine for strep throat and take when indicated. if in a couple of days it doesnt clear up, you might want to go to the ER or something. Hope I helped && Hope you feel better! Merry Christmas! =]
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