Strep throat symptoms and treatment?

I dealt with Group F strep. I know Group A is the real danger, though. Because I was dealing with chronic inflammation, I ended up having my tonsils removed about seven and a half years ago. Honestly, I can't say I'm completely out of the woods now. Maybe I waited too long to get the surgery done? On one hand, I’ve got these significant scars left behind, but on the other, there are these tiny little remnants—bits that weren't fully cleared out during the procedure—and some minor thickening. Right where those small pieces remain, I also have a slightly larger lymph node in my neck compared to the other side. Plus, that specific side of my throat tends to ache more often, even when I don't have a cold or a virus.

Does anyone else deal with something similar? I wonder if I should undergo a quick follow-up procedure just to get everything fully cleared out. My first surgery was under general anesthesia, so I would definitely want to avoid local anesthesia if possible; I've heard it can be absolutely miserable and might even wear off right in the middle of the operation. I went for a few follow-up checkups after the initial surgery, but it's been years since I've actually seen a specialist.

I mean, why wait? If you're dealing with symptoms like that right now, you should just go see a specialist already.

Gotta revive this thread—unfortunately.
So, what’s the actual scoop on this little monster??? Where on earth did it even come from in the cervix?

Hey everyone. I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma.

So, I recently started seeing this girl—she's 15—and we're planning on officially becoming a couple when we see each other on the first day of school. Here's the thing: she mentioned she had Strep throat, though she said she cleared it about two weeks ago. I did some digging online regarding how contagious this bacteria actually is, but honestly, I found the information to be a bit vague—and frankly, I don't always trust everything I read on those random sites. My main concern is this: should I still go through with seeing her? Is there a realistic chance that I could catch it from her, or are there any potential complications for either of us—even considering her infection was two weeks back? If anyone has more insight into this bacteria, I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Wikipedia is Your 2 ND Best friend.

Basically, strep is just a bacteria in the throat that causes strep throat or tonsillitis. A throat swab is the only way to know for sure if someone actually has it. Chances are, your girlfriend went in for one of those.
You can carry it without even knowing it, and it spreads incredibly easily through contact. I'm guessing that’s your main concern—if she’s got strep, you can definitely catch it from kissing.
If you have more questions, just ask. I'm keeping this simple for you.

Carl Ward87 said:Hey everyone. I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma.

So, I recently started seeing this girl—she's 15—and we're planning on officially becoming a couple when we see each other on the first day of school. Here's the thing: she mentioned she had Strep throat, though she said she cleared it about two weeks ago. I did some digging online regarding how contagious this bacteria actually is, but honestly, I found the information to be a bit vague—and frankly, I don't always trust everything I read on those random sites. My main concern is this: should I still go through with seeing her? Is there a realistic chance that I could catch it from her, or are there any potential complications for either of us—even considering her infection was two weeks back? If anyone has more insight into this bacteria, I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Haha. Look, it's not an STD.😂 That’s what you actually need to worry about!

And it definitely isn't mono, either.😲

Just go enjoy yourselves!🙂

Man, you really overreacted to that strep infection. If she finished her full course of antibiotics like she was supposed to, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. You can pick up bacteria anywhere else, though the odds of catching anything right now are pretty slim since it's still summer. Even if you did catch it, it's not like it's going to kill you.

Thanks for all the input. I haven't actually paid her yet 😁
She mentioned she cleared it about two weeks ago—so, realistically, is there any chance of me catching it at this point? Honestly, I’m in touch with her mother anyway, so I could just ask her directly if I'm unsure.
By the way, what am I actually looking at in terms of symptoms if I do end up getting infected?

A sore throat isn't just an annoyance; if you let it slide without treatment, you're looking at much nastier complications—specifically secondary infections hitting your vital organs.

All right. Much appreciated.

After being diagnosed with azoospermia—basically, zero sperm count in the ejaculate—my partner started digging deeper into testing. This included urethral swabs, and the results just came back positive for those damn streptococci. I’m looking for any shared experiences here—how did you handle the treatment? And does anyone know if this could actually be the culprit behind the azoospermia? Thanks.👍

Hi,

I dealt with Group B Strep in my cervix for over a year and a half... I went through so many rounds of antibiotics—it was honestly exhausting.

Then, I stumbled upon some info suggesting garlic might actually help... and today, for the first time after endless testing, I finally got the news: my swab came back negative for Group B Strep!

I managed to beat it just by using garlic🙏—so I wanted to share this in case anyone else is struggling. Give it a shot!

Oh, and I also used a herbal cream called Teuta that I picked up at the local pharmacy.

Jerry Fowler9 said:Hi,

I dealt with Group B Strep in my cervix for over a year and a half... I went through so many rounds of antibiotics—it was honestly exhausting.

Then, I stumbled upon some info suggesting garlic might actually help... and today, for the first time after endless testing, I finally got the news: my swab came back negative for Group B Strep!

I managed to beat it just by using garlic🙏—so I wanted to share this in case anyone else is struggling. Give it a shot!

Oh, and I also used a herbal cream called Teuta that I picked up at the local pharmacy.

Did you eat it, drink it, or apply it topically? 😁

I dealt with it by taking Clavicin and Erythromycin, but eventually, I cleared it with crystalline penicillin (I had it everywhere, so I ended up getting two rounds via IV at the hospital).

It's a nasty, stubborn beast once it takes hold.

melloworca6 said:Did you eat it, drink it, or apply it topically? 😁

I dealt with it by taking Clavicin and Erythromycin, but eventually, I cleared it with crystalline penicillin (I had it everywhere, so I ended up getting two rounds via IV at the hospital).

It's a nasty, stubborn beast once it takes hold.

Topically. 😉

Oh, don't even get me started on stubbornness... I had it before pregnancy, during it, and right after.

I'm glad you managed to beat it too. 🙂

The thread seems dead, but I'm not sure where else to turn...

I'm 29 weeks pregnant. Just had a urine culture done. For the first two days, the results were clear, but on the third day, they flagged strep. On those first two occasions, I grabbed the sample right after showering. On the third day, though, I was in such a rush that I just went in the cup without washing up first.

Since the first two tests came back clean, is there actually cause for concern? Is it possible the third sample was just contaminated because I skipped the shower?