I know the previous post was dealing with a case of strep throat as well, but I just want to ask ( especially Roy), if strep indeed should be treated with antibiotics. My 21 year old son developed various symptoms of bad flu yesterday, and yes, very sore throat However, the throat itself is better today. I picked him up early this morning from his campus , and took him to the doctor, and since he tested positive for Strep, ten days of Amoxicillin! But, there are numerous recent medical opinions that it actually should not be treated with antibiotics ; what is more, the antibiotics are given to prevent rheumatic fever, not to actually treat the strep bacterium itself.
We are in the US and of course they immediately give you antibiotic. My son is a very healthy 21 year old, whose throat, as I said, is better today then yesterday.
I am truly thinking of not giving him Amoxicillin. I know nobody is a doctor, but I would be grateful of people sharing their thoughts.
Thank you much all in advance
p.s. I had C diff - not my son. But, as everyone here, I am dreading antibiotics for anyone I care about, not only myself.
One more question about Strep throat
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Re: One more question about Strep throat
Amila,
You are asking a medical question we cannot answer. Ask your son's doctor.
Best wishes.
You are asking a medical question we cannot answer. Ask your son's doctor.
Best wishes.
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Re: One more question about Strep throat
What we can suggest to everyone who does take antibiotics is to take good probiotics as well.
This is NOT an endorsement for or against antibiotics but a suggestion for when antibiotics do become necessary.
This is NOT an endorsement for or against antibiotics but a suggestion for when antibiotics do become necessary.
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