Patient Comments: Strep Throat - Length Symptoms Lasted
How long did the symptoms of your strep throat last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief?
Comment from: demoneditor, 35-44 Male (Caregiver)
Published: August 19
All I know is it I felt like I got stabbed in the throat. I drooled, moaned and was in excruciating pain for a week or so. Ibuprofen saved my butt, with a remedy of Slurpees and soup. Get on strong antibiotics fast and it will kill the infection. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: kdjfdkf, 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: August 05
I had a sore throat for three days and swollen lymph glands until I went to doctor. They did a quick test and said I had strep throat. Ice cream helped most during the sore throat phase, even more than throat spray. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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As a near-40 adult, I knew I had strep but waited over the weekend to see a doctor and he start antibiotics. On day five of antibiotics my sore throat was still very uncomfortable but less 'sharp' than it was before. My best relief has come from warm tea and Excedrin.