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Does Antibiotic For Chronic Strep Throat Cause Tingling Archs Of Feet?
I have chronic strep throat because of my tonsils. My doctor did a rapid strep that was negative and the culture was positive. I tried clarithromycin but I had muscle cramp legs so we switched to clindamycin. I have tingling in the archs of my feet when I am at rest. Do you think I should stop the antibiotic?
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
Hi,
One should never discontinue an antibiotic without consulting the doctor who had prescribed it. So you should call your doctor and ask for a different antibiotic and also ask how the change is going to be managed. By the way, a chronic bacterial inflammation is not a good situation. Have you ever talked to an ear-nose-throat specialist about removing the pharyngeal tonsils?
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician
One should never discontinue an antibiotic without consulting the doctor who had prescribed it. So you should call your doctor and ask for a different antibiotic and also ask how the change is going to be managed. By the way, a chronic bacterial inflammation is not a good situation. Have you ever talked to an ear-nose-throat specialist about removing the pharyngeal tonsils?
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician
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