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Strep throat...blah!
Read all 13 responses: "Hi ladies, I have strep throat, I was wondering if any of you have a remedy to ease the discomfort I am having everytime I swallow.
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- There is a spray throat numbing thing at all the pharamacies, I don't know what it's caqllled, but my Husband gets strep multiple times a year and that is what works f...
- I hate to say this, for sure take motrin or whatever you prefer...but try to gargle with whiskey (I spit it out, no need to be tipsy) I had a sore throat that turned o...
- I read in a magazine that a mix of part honey and part lemon juice is a natural home rememdy for a sour throat, although I have yet to try it out.
Group B Strep
I had 2 previous deliveries before my 3rd son contracted strain of strep B. At 5 weeks of age, I almost lost my son, as 13 years ago it was not common ...
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- It has nothing to do with sexual activity at all. It is just something that is in eveyone's bodies and one point or another. For you, just make sure you get antibiot...
- I don't know for sure but I don't believe it is from sexual contact. It is just something you have in your body and this time it is flaring up. The doc just gives yo...
- i don't believe GBS is related to sexual contact at all, it's from bacteria that is normal in adults (most adults anyway, i'm not sure everyone has it). there is a goo...
What's the Deal with Group B Strep?
Read all 11 responses: "I have Group B Strep and I am just trying to understand what this means for me. I tested negative while pregnant and therefore did ...
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- apparently it comes and goes really easily, which is why they wait so long in the pregnancy to test you for it, because they used to do it at 20-something weeks, and s...
- I'm not a nurse or anything, but I was negative at my first delivery, but then a few days later I got really sick, a high fever, pain while urinating, and I went to ge...
- I am an L&D RN and just want to reiterate that jsut because you have it now does not neccesarily mean you will have it in your next pregnancy. We have patients who ha...
Group B Strep
Read all 63 responses: "Hello. I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and just found out that I tested positive for Group B Strep.
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- My midwife had me use tea tree oil vaginal suppositories, which you can get at the healthfood store and/or garlic clove suppository. The garlic is peeled then you str...
- Hi C., I also tested positive for Group B when I was pregnant. I still don't really understand what it is or how you contract it. But, as for the treatment at the h...
- Hey C., I also have Group B Strep. Your doctor is right it really is nothing to worry about. Just make sure if you think you are going into labor to get to the ho...
Group B Strep
Read all 32 responses: "I am 36 weeks pregnant and just found out that I tested positive for Group B Strep. I have tried to educate myself through various ...
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- Dear A., I know this is easy for me to say, but try not to worry. I too had a Group B Strep baby 15 years ago. Back then, there was no testing. I went into labor h...
- I tested positive with my son who is 5 now! I got to the hospital 40 min. before he was born and they did NOT have time to get the meds in me before he came out - He w...
- A., I tested positive with both of my kids. I was planned induced both time. They wanted me there the night before to start the antibiotics. My second baby decided she...
2 Yr Old Has Strep Again
Read all 19 responses: "My 2 yr old daughter has strep for the third time in 4 months. Her dr said not to worry about it unless it happens six times in a ...
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- When i was little (am now a 37 yr old mother of a 4 and a 6 year old) i had strep alot. many many times so that the doctor would give me a shot in my rear o f antibiot...
- Hi M.. Wow! You are one busy gal! My kids are 2 years apart, teenagers now, but I remember, and it gets busy! My kids did not have strep that much, but my friends ki...
- If I were you it is better to get a second opinion. Because it doesn't hurt to be safe when it comes to your child. most doctors don't care or they care about is money...
How Contagious Is Strep Throat?
Read all 7 responses: "I found out yesterday that my 21 month old son has strep throat. Do you know how likely it will be that the rest of the family will ...
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- My daughter's had strep a number of times and the rest of the family typically doesn't get it. However, last time she had it (just earlier this month), my son got it a...
- It is very contagious, but that doesn't mean the rest of you will get it. My 6yr old daughter has had 6 cases of strep this year (we are heading to the ENT next week ...
- Strep throat is very contagious. I had it a little over a year ago and was miserable. My 3 year old (at the time) got it a few weeks after I did. My husband and 9 year...
Strep Throat, Fever and Continuing HEADACHES in My 4 Year Old -- ADVICE?
Read all 17 responses: "My son was diagnosed with strep throat on Friday. He never complained of a sore throat, but has complained of headaches for about a ...
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- Sicknesses are weird things, especially ones like Strep....try not to worry - I know it's stressful when you care. My kids had it before and it lasted FOREVER and had...
- Me personally...I've had strep many times and for a few of them, I didn't know I had it since my throat didn't hurt. As far as the headache goes, I always get a heada...
- Handwashing, handwashing, handwashing - no sharing with other children - strep is highly contagious and can easily be passed to other children. Also, for headaches ...
Group B Strep
Read all 14 responses: "Hi everyone, After much deliberation I think my husband and I are thinking of trying for a third baby. However, one thing I hadn't ...
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- I wouldn't worry about it. I am Group B positive as well. I am currently pregnant with my second daughter. I know a few other people that are positive aswell. I bel...
- HI there, We just had our third child one year ago and it has been a lot of work but wonderful to see the sibblings play and laugh together. They are all so close... ...
- Well reading the other responses my adicve is about the same. I have four little ones my third pregnancy Iwas positive and fourth i wasnt. So if want another baby the...
Group B Strep
Read all 7 responses: "Has anyone battled recurring Group B Strep urinary tract infections? I have had four confirmed UTI's caused by Group B Strep.
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- I would recommend seeing a urologist. I would also suggest drinking cranberry juice. It has been proven alleviate and prevent urinary tract infections. Hope this is...
- Martha has the right idea. Also, if you do get put on penicillin again, make sure you are eating yogurt. Just one a day should do it. I had the problem that when I g...
- There are also cranberry pills that you can take that are designed to help heal/prevent UTIs. They do work, and they can be found at any pharmacy as AZO Cranberry. A...
