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A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes on my neck after i had strep throat 2 months ago. it get swollen and goes back to normal side thru out the day, is it normal?

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Dr. Deborah Sculco answered

Could be: However, if persist would seek medical attention to rule out any potentially alternate diagnosis.

Answered 3/15/2014

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Hello, diagnosed with strep, finished z pack on Sunday with a lot of relief. Woke up today with swollen and painful to touch lymph node in my neck. Is this normal? Did not have this issue during the course of the strep. Thanks

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Is a neg strep test always right? I got 2 done within days apart from having a sore throat on and off with swollen lymph nodes for 2-3 weeks. Sore throat eventually went away but neck still feels tight/swollen. I don't have a PCP?

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