Have you ever not taken antibiotics for strep?!


Question: Have you ever not taken antibiotics for strep!?
Four days ago I got a horrible sore throat with a low grade fever (99!.1) swollen glands, and some serious fatigue!. I had no other symptoms!. I didn't go to the doctor because I was too tired to drive myself to urgent care!. Now it's Day 4 and, although I still have a less severe version of the sore throat and swollen glands, I feel a lot better!.

My questions are: Could this have been strep, and, if so, should I still go to the doctor and get antibiotics!? I've heard that strep can lead to rheumatic fever if left untreated--is it too late to treat!? Has anyone out there let strep throat resolve on its own and what were the results!?

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Answers:
Does it really hurt to swallow!? Does it feel like you're trying to swallow razor blades!? Look at your throat in the mirror, do you see nasty white blotches!? If so, it's strep and you need antibiotics!. Also, if you have been exposed to strep, remember it's contagious!.

Since you feel better it probably wasn't, but if in doubt go see the doctor!. He can take a swab and be absolutely sure!.

I've never heard of strep resolving on it's own, but the pain is so severe that I've never been tempted to try!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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