After a week of having a sore throat (thought it was tonsillitis), it finally got better. Until last night. The wall hit. Chills, fever, sore neck, swollen glands. So here are the 13 reasons it sucks to have strep throat:
1. It friggin hurts. Major. Hurt.
2. I can’t swallow.
3. Because I can’t swallow, I think I need to swallow.
4. I had to wait in the walk-in clinic for 2 friggin hours to see the doctor for ~ no joke ~ 45 seconds.
5. I can’t enjoy food at all.
6. I can’t move my neck.
7. I can’t brush my teeth. Blech.
8. I have to gargle with some mouth pain med that doesn’t work.
9. I have to take an antibiotic. They scare me. Now I have to drink yogurt. If you don’t know why, look it up.
10. I can’t talk. When I do, it friggin hurts.
11. It hurts to cough.
12. I’m friggin tired.
13. It FRIGGIN HURTS.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWAAAAAAAAAAAAAWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Huge Hugs coming your way! Strep Throat totally sucks! I use to get it all the time (think 3-4 times a year). I got it 3 years ago and I am not kidding… I thought I was going to die. My neck was stiff, I couldn’t move, eat, swallow or practically breath. I hope you get better FAST!!!!!!!!!!! I know the antibotics are NOT FUN but take all of them and try to drink. HAPPY THOUGHTS
Strep is one of the worst and I am a big baby even when it comes to a sore throat. I feel for you!
Ewwwww, I’m sorry to hear your feeling so yucky. Strep Throat does suck! I have had it twice in my whole life and never ever want it again.
Jillian
Oh, so sorry. I’m new to your blog and it looks like I picked a bad day to drop by. But the good news is that it was a very funny post. So out of your pain came some good. It made me laugh
I’m sorry to hear your not feeling well. Here’s hoping the antibiotics kick in quick.
Strep sucks. I know. I got my first case at 5 years old on my first extended stay away from home. I was staying with my cousins 4 1/2 hours away in Spokane. My Aunt initially blew off my complaints of a sore throat as homesickness. Boy did she feel awful when my mom finally had her take me to the Dr. and found out I had strep! I remember how bad it hurt to eat and drink. Hope you are feeling better soon!
Aw, that stinks - I hope you’re feeling better by now! I agree - strep throat definitely sucks!
I hope you get to feeling better soon!
I really, really feel for you. How long do they think until you finally feel better all the time? Number four cracked me up. So true and so frustrating. I know why you have to eat yogurt and I really hope it’s enough to combat…well, you know.
I know how that feels. I have had a sore throat, laryngitis, cough, and stuffy nose for 14 days!! Did I mention my throat hurt??? And No I don’t have strep. They checked! Nothings helps it. I want my chocolate bar but i won’t enjoy it’s chocolately goodness now. So I have been waiting 14 long days and counting to be able to eat it!!! I hope you feel better!!!
I had it a few months ago….on vacation no less…and yes…it sucks to all get out! Hope you feel better mama…
Your post caught my eye because my husband has been so sick - fever, major body aches with such a sore throat for the five days. And his sore throat is severe and not showing signs of going away. He finally went to the ER today (Sunday) to check for strep. His throat was really red, but negative on the strep test. The dr. said it is so bad that it could still turn into strep? Never heard of that…but sounds like your situation! They gave him an Rx…maybe it will help…hopefully it will help…sick husbands are much worse than sick kids sometimes!
Oh I HATE, HATE, HATE strep throat. I swear every two months I had it when I was teaching. Finally at the age of 24 I got the tonsils out and I have never been happier. Good luck! I feel your pain.
Feel better. We recently had tonsilitis in the house and the little one was miserable.
I’d like to add a reason. Try disciplining a 2 and 3-year old with whispering. And them saying “WHAT? WHAT????” the whole time. It’s fun. I want to scream. Oh ya - I can’t. grrrrr
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I have strep right now.
Im a singer and supposed to start recording my album in 5 days…
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Definitely hurts. I was just searching for ways to clear up a sore throat and found your site.
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