Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Question for anyone familiar with strep throat

Hey Guys,

I'm hoping to get some advice from anyone familiar with strep throat. I've had it quite a few times but my Mom normally just took care of me and it's been awhile since I've had it as an adult.

Basically, I can't remember how long it's supposed to last. I started antibiotics on Thursday and I'm not feeling any better. I've still got a really sore throat, can barely talk, got a headache, a really bad ear ache and all my joints hurt (on the upside my gut seems to be doing ok with the antibiotics, knock on wood

).

I'm so stressed because I already missed work Friday because of this and now I think I'll have to miss tomorrow as well. I work in a call center, 8 hours of non-stop talking, so obviously if I don't have my voice it's a bit of a problem.

And I've got no appetite whatsoever, chills, and a rash on my knees. Very bizarre.

Anyways, anyone have any tips on home treatment, or whether I should be going back to the doctor? I know you need to give medicine time to work but I would have thought it should be feeling better by now (at least a little).

Thanks in advance for any advice, I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Kelly

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