Strep Infections
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Tonsillectomy Timing
Asked by J.W. from Washington DC
on August 10, 2010
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My daughter has chronic tonsillitis and sleep apnea, and two ENTs have recommended surgery to remove her tonsils. Unfortunately, it took forever to get the consult ap...
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- My daughter is having hers out on September 17th. I am praying that it helps with the temper tantrums in the mornings after the interrupted sleep at night, prying her...
- My daughter had her tonsils removed, adnoids shaved and tubes put in her ears for chronic infection and sleep apnea when she was 3. The results were phenomenal and I t...
- I remember having my tonsils out when I was in 2nd grade. I only missed a week of school and then for another week I had "modified" activity (no gym class). That bei...
I Think My 4 Year Old Has Her First Ear Infection
Asked by R.H. from Phoenix
on January 28, 2008
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My daughter had strep throat last Monday. They gave her a 10 day dose of the Z-Pack. She just woke up early this morning complaining that her ear hurts on the inside. ...
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- Dear R.: There are awesome children's earache/infection formulas made by some Chinese herbal medicine companies, sold by licensed acupuncturists or at acupuncture s...
- I would call the office. Our son has always taken the Z-pack for ear infections, but when we went in last week, the doctor said for some reason, many strains of ear i...
- My daughter had several ear infections as an infant. After 2 rounds of antibiotics I got leary. I turned to homeopathic ways. There are 2 things. I'm not sure what...
28 Weeks Pregnant Just Found Out I Have GROUP B STREP!
Asked by S.A. from Spokane
on March 15, 2011
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My doctor just told me I have Group B strep. Im FREEKIN out! I dont really understand how I got it. I did not have it with my first baby. Im so scared from what i have...
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- I am surprised they swabbed you so early! Most docs don't swab for that until 36-38 weeks. It can come and go and come again before then. Some people just "carry" i...
- It's not a big deal as long as you inform the hospital and they give you the antibiotics during labor. I had it with my second and not my first as well. It's just "one...
- Okay, calm down, you know it early and that is good. Your doctor can give you antibiotics and you will be clear for delivery. It is in delivery when it can be passed t...
Advice Wanted... Have Group B Strep and Am Due Soon
Asked by E.S. from New York
on January 15, 2008
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Has anyone had to deal with this when they went into labor? I just found out today from my midwife that I tested positive for this "Group B Strep". What is it like w...
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- I was also Group B Strep positive when I delivered both of my children. It's really nothing to worry about. You shouldn't have to go to the hospital a whole lot earli...
- Hi E.! Congratulations! The GBS thing is not that big a deal. Most practitioners advocate a course of IV antibiotics while you are in labor. Generally you do not ...
- I had Group B Strep and all that happened was I was given antibiotics via IV. Congrats on your upcoming arrival! Hugs, L.
Anyone Else Test Positive for Group B Strep (GBS)??
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on May 25, 2008
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I just got my results yeserday saying tested positive for Group B Strep. I am so worried about this. Just wondering if anyone else tested positive. I need to hear fro...
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- You are very lucky that you did not have this with the first one as well. I tested positive with all three. Please do not stress out about it.. Just make sure that ...
- Yes, I tested positive with two of my three boys. There is nothing to worry about. Your doctor will put fluids in your system via IV to avoid transferring it to your ...
- My best friend tested positive and everything is just fine. She had the medicine given to her right when she got to the hospital and the baby is a healthy 1 year old.
Group B Strep Infection at 29 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by B.K. from San Francisco
on August 7, 2011
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Hi Ladies
I am currently 29 weeks pregnant.
I was told at my hospital appointment this week that I tested positive for Group B strep infection.
The doctor didn't sa...
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- Hi B., I tested Positive with all mine but one. I didn't do the IV as I, 1)hate them 2) think unnecessary antibiotics are abused. My babies were all born naturally w...
- Very normal vaginal flora of majority of women... you can go thru periods of having it present and it not being there. I was + with first born, - with second. No big...
- With my son they didn't have a chance to test me before I went into labor, so they just did the IV antibiotics just in case. We didn't have any problems.
Anyone Else Heard of an Abcessed Tonsil....
Asked by L.E. from Phoenix
on June 11, 2009
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I took my 3 year old son to the doctor today after several days of running a fever and complaining that his mouth hurt. When he would let us look inside we were unable...
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- My son had this same exact thing. Not to scare you, but we took our son to the hospital. (Desert Banner, Childern') They stated he need surgery ASAP, because if the ab...
- I am a family physician. Peritonsillar abscesses are pretty miserable. Hopefully it will go down with the antibiotic injections. Occasionally the abscesses need to be ...
- My 4 year old had a similar problem. The rapid strep test was negative and they sent it off to the lab. Four days went by and he wasn't getting better so I took him ba...
My Throat Hurts SO BAD!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 29, 2010
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I don't get sick often, so when I do, I'm the biggest baby. Really. (But do I get the day off? NO WAY! You mom's know how it is!) Needless to say, I'm not getting the ...
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- I'd probably go to the Dr. and get a Rx. Sounds like you're working toward a nice little infection, yourself, and you don't want to risk giving it back to the baby wh...
- You need to get some elderberry. You can get it at CVS in liquid form and it is called Sambucol. I am originally from Richmond and I know they carry it. It tastes a li...
- Try gargling with hot salt water a few times a day. Also, I am sure you are drinking lots of fluids, especially hot tea. As far as the cough goes, try Mucinex -- they...
Wanting More Info on GBS Positive (Strep B) While Pregnant
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on July 18, 2008
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Hi Moms-
Hoping you can help with a preganancy related question. I am 38 weeks pregnant and just got my test results back for the Strep B (GBS) and it was positive. M...
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- It's really not that big of a deal unless it's not dealt with. All women are tested around the time you were. You'll just get antibiotics when you get to the hospita...
- I know many Strep B positive mothers who have not had time to get the antibiotics prior to delivery and their babies have been just fine. One of them is my sister. T...
- I tested positive with my last baby. Everything went absolutely fine. It's great that they take the precautions to give you the antibiotics because it's preventative. ...
Are Antibiotics Ok in the First Trimester?
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on November 6, 2009
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I just want to check and see what your experiences have been with this. I just found out I'm pregnant, and I'm also still nursing my one year old, and I have strep th...
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- I was prescribed penicillin when I was newly pregnant with my 1st. There was no problem at all. And congratulations, by the way!
- I did the Z-pak with all three of my kids in the first trimester with no problems. It's definitely better than letting Strep get out of hand as it leads to some prett...
- Hi T.: You should definitely take the amoxicillin. People in younger generations don't realize that strep throat is a serious illness because it is so easily treate...
