Throat never hurt this bad before

[Sehsun]

On February 2nd, I started off with a low-grade fever. Mid-week I had a higher fever and a sore throat. Now it is the 8th, and I don't care whether I have a fever or not. My throat hurts so badly!!!!! Every time I swallow something. I can't explain how much, but if I rated it on a scale of 1-10, it would be a 10. I went to the doctor yesterday and he prescribed me amoxicillin and diagnosed me with an upper respiratory infection. I've taken the amoxicillin as directed, which is one tablet twice daily. I feel the same. My throat burns!! Nothing will help my throat - not throat lozenges, drinks, food. Did anyone ever have problems with this before?

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[laci]

Were you on medications before this antibiotic you were put on? Which ones?
Did he say anything about strept? Although an antibiotic would help.

[zuzu8]

Absolutely have had this happen to me.. You've only been on the Amoxicillin two days. Give it a chance! Did the doctor take a throat culture to have the lab examine exactly what "bug" you're dealing with here?
And, as the previous poster asked, were you on another antibiotic before amoxycillin?


[This message has been edited by zuzu8 (edited 02-08-2003).]

[Autumn Angel]

Yup my diagnosis was Strep too. I found salt and water gargling worked a bit but dont swallow it yuck! And 2 days isnt enough to feel any relief yet. I ate alot of ice cream and popsycles too ANYTHING to freeze my throat believe me I know how much it hurts and my sympathy is with you and prayers for a speedy recovery.

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[Dramaqueen]

Popcycles or frozen fruit iceblocks are good. I found coke also makes your throat feel a lot better too. Hang in there-it should get better soon.