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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sickness & Sore Throat

Hi, I have been sick for at least 2 1/2 weeks now. My body has been aching all the way down to my toes and fingers. I have also had a sore throat off and on, just kindof a dry feeling. My tummy has been bloated and hurting. The symptom that feels the most odd is that when I take a breath in my neck hurts really bad - almost down into my chest, but not quite (maybe lymph nodes?). I have also had two cold sores, which I have not had for quite a few years. I started taking a strong dose of Amoxicillan 3 days ago, but it has not seemed to help at all. Ibuprofin helps a little, but not really. The doctor I went to 3 days ago was no help at all, he didn't seem to care and acted like I was over-reacting, I think he thought I wanted pain pills (which I didn't, I didn't even ask him for them) I am just genuinly worried because I have never felt this way before and I just can't seem to get better! I am 34.
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Sore throat or throat infection can happen as a component of upper respiratory tract infection. In case you are having this episode for quite some time, it would be better to get a throat swab culture and sensitivity done, so that according to the report, appropriate course of antibiotics can be administered.
Along with it, kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine.
4. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream.
Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sickness & Sore Throat

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Sore throat or throat infection can happen as a component of upper respiratory tract infection. In case you are having this episode for quite some time, it would be better to get a throat swab culture and sensitivity done, so that according to the report, appropriate course of antibiotics can be administered. Along with it, kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine. 4. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.