Nakia Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I think my 8 year old has strep throat again. I'm taking her in to the pediatrician's office at 3:15. If she has it, this will either 6 or 7 times (can't remember exactly) in 2 years. I know that's not considered chronic, but this poor child. She feels like crap. This is my child who was recently diagnosed with season allergies and asthma, so she's been through a lot the past few months. Just wanted to whine. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonermomma Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised if they want to send her to an ENT to talk about getting her tonsils taken out. My daughter had it often like that and that is exactly what they did. She was five when they took hers out and it was the best thing we ever did. She has never had strep throat or another throat infection again. She is nine now and has only been on antibiotics a couple of times since for sinus infections. I hope your baby girl feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 :grouphug: Strep throat is awful! My dd had it frequently when she was about that age but not quite enough to take her tonsils out. Knock on wood, she hasn't had it in a couple years now (she's 13). Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I feel your pain! My oldest has had it like 6 times in the past YEAR. Hope your girl feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 We went through this last year. I finally had enough of the constant antibiotic use and had both girls tonsils and adnoids removed over Christmas break. So far we have had no strep outbreaks this year which is so awesome! If you do decide to get the tonsils removed be forewarned it's harder on the older ones. DD 10 was miserable for 3 weeks. DD 6 was good after a week. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Maybe it's time to try a different antibiotic? I had terrible strep when I was younger...all the time. My ENT saved me! :grouphug: Hope she feels better quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised if they want to send her to an ENT to talk about getting her tonsils taken out. My daughter had it often like that and that is exactly what they did. She was five when they took hers out and it was the best thing we ever did. She has never had strep throat or another throat infection again. She is nine now and has only been on antibiotics a couple of times since for sinus infections. I hope your baby girl feels better soon! Yep. Exact same thing happened with my middle child. Best thing we ever did. He has not had one single strep infection in 4 years since having the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 One of my twins finally had his tonsils out and it turned out they were impacted with strep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 This happened to me several years ago and it turned out that my ds was carrying the strep virus but showed no symptoms. You might want to get family members checked out, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I second or third the suggestion to go to an ENT. My oldest kept having strep throat. After his tonsellectomy, I think he maybe got one more infection in 16 years. Oh, and it turned out that one of his tonsils was totally infected through and through with strep and kept reinfecting his throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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