Antibiotics Done, Still Sick *Grrr* Advice, Help?

[MissJessica]

Ok, so I was Dx with Strep a couple of weeks ago.. Prescribed Amoxicillin, 500mg 3X/Day ... Finished my antibiotics several days ago.. I spoke to the Dr. on the phone shortly before I finished my antibiotics and told her I had begun coughing, my ears were killing me, I was having headaches, and while the puss pockets had gone away, I was feeling bad still. She said that it takes everyone a different amount of time to recover from strep (depending on their immune systems, and whatnot) and she told me that I could take a decongestant which should help with the fluid in my ears and the general gook in my throat/nose.

Well, I am still coughing, my throat is irriated, and my ears are still killing me.

So what should I do ???

BTW, I still have my tonsils, which I do not know if that could be the culprit or what ?

Any advice thoughts?

[Titchou]

You may need another round of anitbiotics. Head back to the doctor. Head infections are often very difficult to get rid of.

[mkgbrook]

MissJessica,

Some times strep leads into secondary bacterial infections like sinus and ear infections. If you are still running a low grade fever, or dragging out discolored (yellow to green) Gunk out of the back of the throat you need more anti-biotics to fix this. Was your head getting better on the anti-biotics? If so tell the doctor you need to extend your anti-biotics or get a minimum of 14 days of Cefzil or another type of cephalosporin which are the best at fighting low blood flow dark cavity infections. I personally would request more anti-biotics give your symptoms, because in me it is a guaranteed sinus infection.

Respectfully,
MG