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How To Treat Throat Pain Inspite Of Taking Ibuprofen For Strep Throat?

hi im 41 an went to the doctor on the21 he said i had strep throat my fever was 101.8 my fever has went down but my throat fills like ground meat it hurts so bad to swallow an my neck hurts realy bad to but what can i do for pain im taken 800 ibuprofen but it doesnt help should i go back to the doctor i cant even swallow water it hurts so bad thank you
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.
If I will be your treating doctor I would advise you to take
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
- I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it)
- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever

- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
If symptoms persist I would suggest you to visit hospital.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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How To Treat Throat Pain Inspite Of Taking Ibuprofen For Strep Throat?

HI, Welcome to HCM, I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue. If I will be your treating doctor I would advise you to take - Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. - I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it) - Take acetaminophen for pain & fever - Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food If symptoms persist I would suggest you to visit hospital. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards