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Originally Posted by detoxed
So I went to urgent care on Saturday for my sore throat, it had gotten to the point where it just hurt to swallow, eat, drink, talk, etc. So he says its not strep throat, gives me some antibiotics and vi-q-tuss for the pain. So its Thursday and it doesnt feel like its gotten any better. Am I going to die? Do I need to go back? The medicine is going to run out in another 2-3 days.
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I have some medical knowledge (med science degree)
Its most likely a viral illness...so antibiotics wouldnt be helping it, needs to run its course probably and will go soon. If you can stomach it, try gargling with salt water...horrible but helps.
Do you have any swollen glands?