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Had a sore throat for a month

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cloudyweewee · 06/03/2018 20:39

About a month ago I had a bad cold and lost my voice for two days (not ideal as I'm a teacher). My voice came back after a couple of days, albeit quite croaky. After 2 weeks of my throat being sore, the pharmacist told me to go to my GP. He had a quick look down and prescribed a course of antibiotics for 6 days. I dutifully took them but to no effect. 2 weeks later, my throat is still really sore. It seems to get worse as the day progresses and right now it feels very gritty and painful when I swallow. Anyone else had a sore throat lasting this long? I suppose I'll have to go back to the GP- if I can get an appointment.

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endofthelinefinally · 06/03/2018 20:42

Yes. I had a terrible sore throat for 6 weeks. Couldnt swallow, lost weight. Eventually allowed ABx after 4 weeks. No effect whatsoever. Pleaded to have a swab taken after 6 weeks. After which I was given correct antibiotics as the Strep B infection I had was resistant to the first ones.
It was grim.

LetsGoBitches · 06/03/2018 20:44

Maybe contact a voice coach? Alexander technique can be good for voice conservation too.

In the classroom, Raising your hand for silence is excellent I find. And get your kids used to you whispering.

I would demand to see an ent consultant though to rule out anything sinister.

Fairylea · 06/03/2018 20:44

If it is tonsillitis you may need more antibiotics. When I had it very badly it took 3 lots of antibiotics to clear it (week long courses back to back).

Go back to the gp. I may also be something like oral thrush which you can get after antibiotics- there is medication you can take for that too.

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cloudyweewee · 06/03/2018 20:46

The kids are pretty good actually. i tend to shake a tambourine to get their attention! I'll have to Google Strep B.

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MollyCule · 06/03/2018 20:48

I had a constantly sore throat that turned out to be silent reflux.

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cloudyweewee · 06/03/2018 20:49

Looks like I'll be on the phone to the GP tomorrow, then. Thanks all.

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Fishcalledlola · 06/03/2018 20:52

Am going through this. Went to GP's and saw the nurse on Friday. She prescribed me a course of antibiotics for 7 days but said if there was no improvement to go back as 2 courses were being needed in a lot of cases. Am seeing her tomorrow for the next prescription and actually have felt worse whilst taking this first lot (and got a sore tongue)
Go back to the doctors, I hope you (and I) get well soon

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