- Pain in upper left abdomen.. about 1 or 2 ribs below left nipple. Ache pain - History recently of concern: (Sept 27-29) Started with sore throat (painful), rapid strep = negative, decided to take Amoxicillin to be safe anyway 7 days (875mg) x2 a day, throat died down a little and then full blown cold, nose congestion, fatigue, aches etc. These symptoms cleared up in about 5 days and sore throat came back. 28+ days of mild sore throat.. On & Off. Drank last thursday (5 - 7 beers, 2 shots in pretty quick succession 3hr max) Threw up twice with streaks of blood.