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STEP THROAT AND EARLY PREGNANCY??
Found out a few days ago im pregnant and unfortunately i also found out i have strep throat? anyone have any solutions for this? i cant sleep cause its so swollen cant eat anything either. taking the antibiotics but im scared the babies not getting enough. also had a fever of 101.4 anything i can do? been taking Tylenol to try and bring down the fever. any advice is very much appreciated
3 Answers • 11 years ago
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The high temperature is a greater problem now than the infection itself. Paracetamol is o.k. to take during pregnancy, so 1 g four times daily is all right. You can try physical cooling: either with not too warm showers, or fan the extra heat off your body. You were probably prescribed penicillin, it is safe to use in pregnancy. If you don't get better within 48 hs time,see your doc again, they might increase the dose.
As about food - don't worry about it. Drink plenty, tea with milk and sugar - maybe decaff tea ,but no sweeteners.
11 years ago
Please be very careful with this. Neither a strep infection, nor medicine dosing are anything to mess with, so don't take anybody's advice on here about this. Whatif's numbers re: paracetamol (Tylenol in N. America) are accurate for a normal sized, non-pregnant woman in a 24-hour span, not a waking day. The numbers might be different if you're a small woman and because of your pregnancy.
Call your Dr. and ask these questions. Re: getting relief for the throat, the hot water, honey, and lemon idea is great idea. Most over the counter lozenges will also be fine, but ask the pharmacist to be sure.
But don't take anyone's advice on the internet about drug dosing or the dangers of a bacteria where your baby is concerned. Your baby deserves better than the internet.
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