Question: Hello,
Two days ago my throat became sore but almost felt more like it was dry or like sandpaper than really sore. I didn’t think much of it because it was my only symptom. When I woke up today and it was still sore I checked inside my throat and saw a white dot in the back of my throat on the side that is more sore. I am prone to getting strep throat so I called my doctor. He has prescribed me amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day. Overall I feel better than I normally do with strep throat but my stomach is feeling a little off today and I’m a little tired. My doctor said I should also go for a Covid test and that kind of stressed me out.
The Covid numbers in our area are very low. We live in a city of around 150,000 people and we only have 8 active cases that have been reported, none are currently in hospital. We are all required to wear masks in all indoor spaces like stores, etc. I have been very careful and not spending much time with people outside our social bubble (of 6 people) unless we are outdoors.
I am wondering if my symptoms do sound more like strep throat than Covid? Would you get white spots in your throat with Covid? I know I have had the spots before when I’ve had strep throat. Maybe my doctor is just being cautious by having me take a Covid test. I am an anxious type of person so this has me a bit worried now