Comments on All Ears: Strep or Not: The Dance of the Worried-Well

Hi, my name is Monica. I'm 14 and I think I have s...

2009-04-30T07:47:00.000-04:00

Hi, my name is Monica. I'm 14 and I think I have strep throat. I'm exposed to it because every day after school I go to my best friends house and for about a week they've had strep throat. I'm not sure I absolutely have strep throat because my symptoms have been sore throat, trouble swallowing, coughing, runny nose, and stuffy nose. Please help me.

Can you still get Strep throat if you have had you...

2008-11-26T09:03:00.000-05:00

Can you still get Strep throat if you have had your tonsils removed?? My roommate has strep throat and I'm terrified I'll get it. I have heart and lung problems and that's the last thing I need!

exactly - the last person had it right - how arrog...

2008-04-19T09:24:00.000-04:00

exactly - the last person had it right - how arrogant to think it is all about him. Where are parents supposed to go to know if they have a problem or not - the supermarket or the doctor. Most are NOT antibiotic seekers - they just want to be prepared for their trip. Perhaps identify a local MD at their vacation site if needed or maybe catch the problem before they go. Some doctors are a bit to self-important these days. Also - why shouldn't parents have all their bases covered before they leave it called being prepared. Believe me, no parent wants to go the Doctor's office. I really don't believe most Pediatric docs believe what this one does. Also - any time you can lessen the symptoms - the better everyone will be - the whole family does need to rest/sleep to get better.

I thought this Dr.'s letter came across like a gru...

2008-01-26T23:05:00.000-05:00

I thought this Dr.'s letter came across like a grumpy old doctor. Maybe if he spoke to his patients in the same tone, he could retire early because lack of clients.
KJW Arizona

This sounds real close to what I experienced. I'm...

2007-05-30T15:53:00.000-04:00

This sounds real close to what I experienced. I'm a 39 y/o male and I don't think I'd ever had Strep before. I went to my Primary doctor on Friday complaing of a sore throat. He did a quick-check of a throat culture, told me I didn't have Strep and it would go away in a couple days. Sunday morning, I'm at Urgent Care with a 100 degree temp and the results of their quick-check cultures shows I have Strep. I'm 4 days into my antibiotics, but I think my hearing may have been affected somehow. I have a loud ringing in both my ears - at one point I lost hearing in my left ear for a couple hours. Is it possible the fever or infection could have caused this and whould I get this looked at?

Most Excellent Advice and a good read. It is about...

2007-03-10T20:44:00.000-05:00

Most Excellent Advice and a good read. It is about time a doc has the balls to tell folks reality like like it really is. Two comments if I may. 1), Dry Air may also lead to a sore throut/extreemly sore uvula. (it stuck to my tounge, when I cleared my throught, !! well you get the pic. still recovering - i) oh and 2), Please inform your webmaster that it took 20 minutes to 'teach' my web browser to get the JavaScript/JAVA apps to 'not visually block' the rest of the page, and yes, (we are using the most currenty compliant browser.) So, Thank You and Kudos, Salt water gargle Etc., DOES work! Thank You for Being Real, and convincing me NOT to *snip* moi 'uvula out' as I wanted to, (and hence going to one of our locally factidious hospitals :)) .. You May Edit thus, and please excuse moi spelling. And Again, Thank You. You Have Helped at least ONE folk (me) from doing something stupid (and bleeding to death maybe, according to my family). Again, Thanks. :)

mom of 4 asks:can a child who has had their tonsil...

2007-03-10T09:52:00.000-05:00

mom of 4 asks:

can a child who has had their tonsils & adnoids removed still get strep??????

Can a 59 year old person still get strep throat?

2007-03-07T14:59:00.000-05:00

Can a 59 year old person still get strep throat?

Hi there,Try using our Symptom Checker, which will...

2006-12-26T03:32:00.000-05:00

Hi there,

Try using our Symptom Checker, which will lead you to articles that might help explain your symptoms. You can also post your questions to Dr. Moser on his Ear, Nose & Throat board.

Thank you, and happy holidays!

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maybe you can help me. ive had strep like infecti...

2006-12-26T03:28:00.000-05:00

maybe you can help me. ive had strep like infections three times in the last 4 months, the most recent flaring up about 4 days ago and had me in a acute care clinic on an IV antibiotic. Its not strep, and hasnt tested postive for strep the last 3 times. ive known other people who have gotten this this year, and its the same deal, swollen tonsils, huge white patches on the tonsils, and incredible pain while swallowing along with fever. antibiotics clear it up in a couple of days, but its never strep. is this being talked about at all in medical circles? all the people ive known get it are my age, 18-22, and its all been the same symptoms and never tested positive for strep. anything?

I thought strep must have a distinctive odor from ...

2006-12-13T15:26:00.000-05:00

I thought strep must have a distinctive odor from the reaction the pediatrician sometimes has. It must be one of those things pediatricians get to know really well. I've been lucky that my kids haven't had strep often enough for me to be familiar with it though. Good thing. It seems like every time one of the kids got strep, I did too.