Monday, November 13, 2006
Strep Throat
[blockquote]Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of strep throat are red, sore throat with white or yellow patches on tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever over 101 Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), headache, extreme shaking/shivering, and cold sweats. Many patients also have difficulty swallowing and talking. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are more common in children. Cough is infrequent in older patients, but younger children may experience cold-like symptoms including stuffy noses and sneezing similar to many viral infections. The onset of a rash may be a sign of scarlet fever.[/blockquote]
I had all of that! A horrible pain in my throat, fever of 102, headache, shaking/shivering, and VERY cold sweats at night! I also had the nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and cough! Ugghhh! I hope that I never have to go through this again! It lasted for freaking two weeks! Luckily, taking good old penicillin cured my problem and I am up and going again...
I hope that none of you have to go through this crap!
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I know what you have been through. I have been there and done that way too many times. Though I guess that good part about having it so many times is that I now have a good understanding of the symptoms and can get into the doctor and get it taken care of really fast. But it still kicks my butt hard. Your right Strep=HELL!!!
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ReplyDeleteOf all people, I know you'd understand the best! I appreciate your help and support through this! It makes the hell part of it a little more bearable when you have people to help you through it.