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What Causes Extreme Fatigue, Headaches And Body Aches When Diagnosed With Strep Throat?
Question: I was diagnosed with Strep last Sunday. I was given a shot of penicillin. I have been coughing a lot with a lot of phlegm in my throat. I had a chest X-ray and my lungs are clear. I have been extremely tired and have had headaches and body aches. Is this normal for Strep.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If Strep throat was confirmed with a throat swab, and if you had a high fever, it would explain the continued fatigue and aches. But coughing and body aches (and headache) can also be from influenza. That can be tested with a rapid test too.
If your throat is still sore, and strep had been confirmed, another possibility is that the strep you have is resistant to penicillin and you may need a different antibiotic.
If strep was not confirmed on a swab test (rapid strep or culture tests), you may have a viral infection such as flu.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If Strep throat was confirmed with a throat swab, and if you had a high fever, it would explain the continued fatigue and aches. But coughing and body aches (and headache) can also be from influenza. That can be tested with a rapid test too.
If your throat is still sore, and strep had been confirmed, another possibility is that the strep you have is resistant to penicillin and you may need a different antibiotic.
If strep was not confirmed on a swab test (rapid strep or culture tests), you may have a viral infection such as flu.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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Note to all patients: Please know that if you ask for a refund, which some patients do to "play the system", the refund comes entirely from what I am paid. The company does not lose a XXXXXXX I do my best to answer as thoroughly and conscientiously as possible to help you, and I hope you will honor my time and knowledge by not requesting a refund. Dr. Berger-Durnbaugh
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