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What Causes Fever , Sore Throat And Body Pain During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am about 7 weeks pregnant and I have felt terrible since this past Monday evening with low fever of 100, sore throat, body aches, cough, fatigue, loss of appetite, and I have some spots on my tongue that are sensitive and some white spots on the back of my throat. It has been a total of 5 days that I have felt this way and earlier today my son tested positive for strep throat. I am only assuming that I may have strep as well. I wanted to see if I should go to the doctor to see if I test positive and get an antibiotic that is safe to take or will strep pass on its own if I do not take antibiotics?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Usually during pregnancy we try to avoid prescribing any medications to the mother, and so it would be advisable to prescribe medications that can make you feel more comfortable especially as you are just 7 weeks pregnant. But antibiotics at this stage should not be a problem and if at all the infection does not return to normal with supportive symptomatic treatment in a few days time (5-7 days), then your doctor may have to initiate antibiotic coverage as well. Either way, drink lukewarm water with a pinch of salt in it, and try to rest your voice.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Fever , Sore Throat And Body Pain During Pregnancy?

Hello ma am and welcome. Usually during pregnancy we try to avoid prescribing any medications to the mother, and so it would be advisable to prescribe medications that can make you feel more comfortable especially as you are just 7 weeks pregnant. But antibiotics at this stage should not be a problem and if at all the infection does not return to normal with supportive symptomatic treatment in a few days time (5-7 days), then your doctor may have to initiate antibiotic coverage as well. Either way, drink lukewarm water with a pinch of salt in it, and try to rest your voice. Best wishes.