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Strep throat. raw tounge with bumps. chapped lips. cfnp says thrush. any other possibilities? third time change in diagnosis. meds arent working.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See a doctor: A nurse practitioner may be ok, but once you have been treated unsuccessfully you must question both the diagnosis and the source of treatment. Go and see a real doctor.

Answered 10/26/2013

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A member asked:

Strep throat. raw tounge with bumps. chapped lips. cfnp says thrush. any other possibilities? third time change in diagnosis. meds arent working.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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