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I was diagnosed with strep throat about 1 week ago and at first t...

Posted at 11:33 AM on Feb 02, 2008 by going2canada74, #26841
I was diagnosed with strep throat about 1 week ago and at first the doctors tried to kill me! They had prescribed amoxicillin--I am allergic to anything with "cillin" in it, and before heading home, I caught the mistake. The doctor apologized profusely, and then prescribed me erythromycin. Upon taking this drug, my face became swollen, and my eyes were itchy and red and my throat stung and my ears burned like fire! I returned to the doctor's office, and he was like, "oh, well, you're allergic to this, too! I'll give you some Bactrim. It helps for UTI's". I don't have an UTI, but I was desperate for anything to stop the burning pain. After taking Bactrim(sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim) for two days, my throat felt much better and the ear pain was gone, but I had a horrible rash on my chest, arms, back, and face. My eyes became itchy and puffy, and after day six of the treatment, I stopped taking my medicine. I couldn't take the rash or the itchy eyes anymore. Something strange happened: I felt just great! My skin had cleared, and no more itchy, puffy eyes! Now, two days later, I wake up to another sore throat AND itchy, puffy eyes. I do not have insurance, and any treatment I receive comes straight from out my own pocket. Could this stuff be silently killing me? Please someone help me with this strange dilemma
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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 09, 2008 by sahar99, #14306

It sounds like you have allergies and/or a weakened immune system.
I would recommend flax seed oil and follow instructions on label. A good mulitivitamin/multimineral is also a good idea; I would recommend a liquid formula for better absorption and assimilation.

Avoid junk food, soda, sugar, white bread and white rice. Consume 5-10 vegetables and fruits per day and drink plenty of water. Avoid excessive stress because that can weaken your immune system and make sure you get adequate rest and sleep every night. I would also recommend you see an MD to test you for autoimmune diseases if you get sore throats often. You also maybe allergic to certain foods; you can have a food allergy test done by eliminating each food for 3 days at a time and then reintroducing the same food back into your diet. If you notice any changes in your symptoms it may well be that you are allergic to that food.

A food allergy test can be performed by an allergist.

I hope you feel well soon...

Sahar

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