How can I treat strep throat without prescription antibiotics?
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You can't.  If you really have step then antibiotics is the only answer.  Strep is not something to play around with.  You can have serious consequences if you let strep go untreated.
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Strep throat is a highly contagious bacterial infection that must be treated with doctor-prescribed antibiotics. Left untreated, it can cause permanent heart damage and even death. You really need to see your doctor if you think you have it. They can diagnose it very quickly and easily with a simple throat swab.
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If you have yellow areas on your tonsils and you don't mind taking antibiotics, go to your doctor.  It's an infection. \n\nIf, like me, you can't or don't want to take antibiotics, consume 1000-4000mg a day of Vitamin C, depending REALLY how much it hurts.  In fact, take vitamin C even if you DONT have yellow tonsils, or ANY tonsils :)  Also, take 2 Tylenol every 4 hours, it SERIOUSLY helps with the pain of a sore throat.\n\nOr you can gargle with a few drops of Tea-tree oil in warm water major anti-bacterial) or gargle with soluble asprin or acetaminophen for the pain.\n\nIf you are stressed or especially tired then this can cause a sore throat too, especially at night.
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You don't treat a cold with antibiotics. Please, don't put your health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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Not possible. Strep throat must be taken care of with antibiotics. It is too serious of an infection to not provide proper treatment for. Left untreated, Strep can cause rheumatic fever and kidney disease. If you suspect you have strep, it's important to get to a doc ASAP.
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What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria? \nIf your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.\n\nWhat is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus? \nAntibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.\n\nSymptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other aches.\n\nWhat about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?\nIf a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
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strep throat is circulating. go see the doctor for a strep test. you may need a antibiotic for a bacterial infection.
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Other than cough drops and numbing sprays heat up some lemonaid and drink it hot. Works wonders. Thats what I did when I was pregnant and couldn't take medicines. If the sore throat lasts long you may want to see a doctor and make sure it's not strep.
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I just got over a really bad sore throat this past weekend. This is what you do:\n1) Drink lots of cool water.\n2) Eat lots of popsicles to soothe the extreme pain of swallowing.\n3) Get lots of rest.\n\nMy doctor told me (over the phone) my sore throat, hoarse voice, and fever was due to a virus and not a bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics would be no use. He went on to say that the body is very good at fighting viral infections if the body has what it needs to do the job. What it needs are lots of fluids and rest. It worked for me. I got sick last Friday and was able to go to work on Monday. This sore throat was the worst one I've had in my life.\n\nGo luck.
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A persistent sore throat requires medical treatment.  You may require an antibiotic.  See your doctor.
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I wasn't going to answe this question but the previous answerer is incorrect.  While not common, people with untreated Strep have died in the past.  You need to treat it propetly with antibiotics.  Go to the clinic and for Pete's sake, gargle with warm saltwater.
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tylenol every four hours to reduce any inflammation\ngargle with warm water and salt.....warm water to dilate the tissue, better circulation of blood; warm water to sooth the tissue of the troat; salt breaks the outer layer of the bacteria (cell membrane) that is multiplying in the throat.....gargle every hour for 4 hours and you will keep it under control\n\n\n\nyou need to get checked by doctor to rule out strep throat\n\ngood luck!
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well, if you take penicillin than the chances are very high.  Strep throat will pretty much always be cured unless you have a weakened immune system.
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Try Zicam.  It's a zinc based remedy that's supposed to reduce the length and duration of sore throats and colds.  You can also suck on zinc lozenges, but I find that they taste bad.  I prefer the Zicam nasal swabs... that way I don't have to taste the zinc.\n\nI've personally used it and can say that Zicam works, at least for me.  My sore throats are gone in half the time and the symptoms are dramatically reduced.  Use it at the first sign of a sore throat or cold (although, you can begin using it at any stage of a cold to reduce the symptoms from that point).
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*  Increase your liquid intake. (Warm tea with honey is a favorite home remedy).\n    * Use a steamer or humidifier in your bedroom.\n    * Gargle with warm salt water several times daily:  ¼ tsp. salt to 1/2 cup water.\n    * Take mild pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Datril®, Tempra®), ibuprofen (Advil®), etc.\n    * Take non-prescription throat lozenges.
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You should definately see a doctor before taking antibiotics too treat strep throat.  If the dosage of 250mg does not work, the doctor might need to up the dosage or try another antibiotic; and if you don't see a doctor after using the medication and you are not well.  Then, it might be harder to treat the orginal strep throat.  \nHere is a link that contains facts about Azithromycin.
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its super yucky but rinsing/gargling with warm salt water really eases the throat pain.  mix it up really good, 1 part salt to about 4 parts water, hold your nose, take a sip, gargle and spit.  you may just have a virus that is irritating everything so start with some anti-inflamatory meds like ibuprofen (advil) every 4 hours and gargle and just let it run its course.  still achy in a day or 2?  white dots on tonsils?  possible strep bacteria...go get some antibiotics from the doc :)