Horrible pus-covered tonsils

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....since Thursday. Can't get a GP appt. until Monday. What can I do until then? It hurts, it feels disgusting, can't eat or drink without lots of discomfort and I'm all achey and shivery/sweaty and minging.

MOAN

Call OOH service in case you need antibiotics.

Walk in centre nearby?

I have DH's penicillin left over from when he had it last year. I know it's a big no-no but....

Or is tonsillitis usually viral? Am doing fluids, gargling with corsodyl and taking ibruprofen

Thank you for replies, btw, am looking up OOH in our area

They don't routinely give antibiotics for tonsillitis any more as evidence shows that it usually clears up in 3-4 days with or without them.

I wondered that, noblegiraffe (glad you're not evil)

Codeine and paracetamol to numb pain and hydrogen peroxide to gargle with.

I guarantee will be gone in 48 hours.

Do not ignore it you may end up in hospital.