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A member asked:
I started meds for strep on 2/8 at night with my first dose. i take 500mg amox 2x a day. my throat definitely looks better than what it did but its still somewhat sore. is this normal? or could it be a regular sore throat on top of strep recovering?
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If it is feeling better each day, then it is likely residual sore throat from the strep. If it is not improving any more, there may be another reason for the sore throat. Try throat lozenges or hard candy to keep your throat moist. Tea with lemon is helpful, too. But, if the sore throat is not improving, see your doctor again to see if something else is going on. Good luck!
Answered 2/16/2023
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