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Strep Update

So, I have still not been able to get better. I still have bronchitis and strep. I'm feeling a little better and am able to eat some solid food again.

I have been to the doctor's several times. The doctor did a blood test to do a blood count. Then I went and saw an ENT before I got the blood test results-he said that he believed it was strep along with tonsilitis-so he said my tonsils need to come out-but he wanted to wait and see what the blood test showed.

The blood test came back saying that my blood platelets were pretty high, so the doctor wants me to see a hematologist which I am seeing on the 18th. So, the ENT put me on predinose to try and get my tonsils to go down on the swelling-and then I'm going to have to get them out.

posted on Aug 16, 2008 11:54 AM ()

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poor thing. I have been fighting a nasty cold for the last 3 weeks. Am just now starting to feel better. I ahve been coughing so much though that my ribs & back Hurt really bad everytime I cough, laugh, or move aroudn a lot. Been trying to take it easy for 3 weeks now & am so restless (due to my hyperactivity).
comment by panthurdreams on Aug 18, 2008 5:09 PM ()
yes,agreed with them.Predisone sucks.But!that is up to you.
Get the tonsils out .Like Martin says,agreed with him.
comment by fredo on Aug 18, 2008 2:29 PM ()
I only can agree: beware for medicine like prednisone. Tonsils out... easy saying but its not quite a nice feeling (you really will need the icecream)
comment by itsjustme on Aug 18, 2008 6:46 AM ()
Be careful with the prednisone...I've been on those and they are strong meds. They have several negative side effects. Sounds like you definitely need to have those tonsils out. What does it mean that the platelets are high?
comment by hopefields on Aug 16, 2008 7:17 PM ()
Predisone is a 'dangerous' drug not to be taken over a long period of time.
Yes, I agree--by getting your tonsils out you will get rewarded with ice cream and popsicles--see it is fun to hang on top a few 'kid' things before completely becoming an adult!!!
comment by greatmartin on Aug 16, 2008 3:10 PM ()
Wow! Sounds like you are getting to visit all sorts of medical-type people. Chris is right about the benefits of lots of popsicals and ice cream! Feel better soon.
AJ
comment by lunarhunk on Aug 16, 2008 12:44 PM ()
My daughter just had her tonsils out two weeks ago. You get to have popsicles and ice cream.
comment by thepirateinthecity on Aug 16, 2008 11:56 AM ()

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