i got strep throat.............

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 09-17-2006, 07:38 PM

i have strep throat & i feel horrible!!!! i didn't realize you got this sick with strep throat & to make it worse, i got 2 foster kids the other day, ages 1 & 2. thankfully my dh took the whole weekend off. and he's been helping me alot. i feel like i'm swallowing glass, my head is pounding & i feel very nauseated & weak!!!! grrrrrr i hope if eel better soon. my dr put me on the z-pac today, hopefully it kicks in soon!!!!!

**YankeeMom** · 09-17-2006, 08:12 PM

Oh yuck. Strep really stinks!! The year dh was in Korea, the kids & I passed it back & forth every 6 weeks until one of the doctors finally told us we should toss out all our toothbrushes after having strep.

So don't forget to change your toothbrush!

Sending some healing vibes

**kabin63** · 09-17-2006, 08:16 PM

Angie,
Sorry you got strep throat. Yuck! It's bad enough when your kids are sick, but mom's aren't supposed to get sick...LOL Hope you're feeling better soon. And yes, the Z-Pak is great for kicking things out the door.

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 09-17-2006, 09:59 PM

thanks ladies!!!!

**autumnlynn** · 09-17-2006, 10:46 PM

Sorry to hear you're sick. Hope the z-pack works and that you're feeling better real soon.

**Goodwin17** · 09-17-2006, 11:38 PM

So sorry to hear your sick! Z-packs are magical, and I prescribe them alot for my patients. I also tell everyone with strep to do three other things. 1. Force down as much water as you can. 2. Do saltwater gargles 3-4 times a day. Make it as salty and warm as you can stand. Gargle then spit and do this over and over for about a minute. 3. For swelling and body aches take Ibuprofen/Motrin/Alleve/Tylenol, whichever you like and tolerate best. Also get lots of rest!! Hope you get well soon!

**Katybird** · 09-18-2006, 09:04 AM

Sorry to hear that you are sick. I hope you are feeling better soon.

**miss_thrifty** · 09-18-2006, 09:07 AM

Soory to hear about you not feeling well.Hope u feel better soon. Ive been there too, strep is terrible and and tiresome on the body. Glad to hear your hubby is taking care of you.

**Mom23boys** · 09-18-2006, 11:11 AM

I hope you are feeling better soon.

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 09-18-2006, 11:19 AM

thanks for the advice goodwin17.........you always have such great advice for people.........thanks again!!!!

**kabin63** · 09-18-2006, 10:13 PM

How are you feeling Angie?

**Goodwin17** · 09-18-2006, 10:16 PM

You're welcome Angie. I hope you're feeling better. The only time I had strep I ended up in the hospital with dehydration. I don't know how you do it with all the kids!

**kabin63** · 09-18-2006, 10:21 PM

Hey Heather (Goodwin),
What do you prescribe for the folks that can't take the z-pak class of antibiotics. Or should I say the Eurythromycin types. Those make me sicker than the illness itself.

I had a staff infection in my throat one time. I was bad sick. The Dr. wouldn't let me go to school for a whole week even though I was feeling better. I don't think I have ever had strep, but was told staff is just as bad.

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 09-19-2006, 10:00 AM

kabin63- i'm feeling about 50% better........not 100% better, but thats better than how i was feeling on sunday!!! thanks for checking on me!!

**kabin63** · 09-19-2006, 02:23 PM

Glad you are feeling at least 50% better. As time goes you will get better.
Bet some homemade chicken soup sounds good, huh?
It is so chilly here today.......yikes! Not looking forward to cold weather again.