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Hi Bren,
Hope you're feeling better this morning.   Coming down with strep throat is no cup of tea(!).  
Before starting to take antibiotics though, I suggest seeing your health care professional.  They will do a a quick swab of the back of your throat to test for a bacterial infection.  You may feel symptoms that are similar but is not a bacterial infection, so your doctor may not recommend antibiotics...it usually will resolve on its own if that's the case.
Continue to take good care of yourself, eat well, drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep - all the essentials to feeling our best!

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Been doing so good,tonight..iam a little anxious, a little shakey,and when i get this way,,i notice i start wringing my hands,and having that numbness thing start too..
Ive had a great day,,been raining here,went to the grocery store,then out for fish dinner afterwards..I have been a little upset today because, my husband has been sick the last couple days,and today i took him to the doctor,and he has a case of strep throat!
Now,i fear i may come down with it too!!
I think that may have been the trigger...fear of getting sick!
So, now i have to tell myself,its ok..they have meds for it,and i can start by taking some antibiotics in the morning,,,
Bren

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