Strep Throat

When I was younger I used to get Strep Throat twice a year EVERY year. The very last time that I got it, I also contracted Scarlet Fever. My entire body began to burn with fever and within two days I was peeling EVERYWHERE and I do mean everywhere! I remember this because I used to go to the bathroom and pull almost a foot of skin off my arms and legs. It was horrifying! My mother hated having to bathe me in the calamine lotion because I would just shed as she applied it to my skin. I was about 8 then and I thought it ws cool once I didn't feel sick anymore. I was a human snake! lol But it can get worse, so take your meds and try not to give it to anyone else, because it is VERY contagious :)

I haven't had strep throat in years, thankfully. But can remember how aweful it hurt. I used to get it alot as a child, until we switched doctors and that doctor told my mom to make sure our tooth brushes thrown away, and start out fresh, so make sure you do that so that can help decrease your chances of getting it again later. Hope your feeling better soon.

Hello stacy624! I'm sorry to hear that you have Strep Throat! My husband had that a few years ago. That's the worst I've ever seen him sick. He refused to go to a doctor, though, so he suffered through it :( A doctor later told us that untreated Strep could lead to heart problems, so he's going to doctor next time! Hopefully, there won't be a next time, though. Feel better!

I used to get strep throat a lot. Maybe 3 times a year. I don't know why but I don't get it anymore. It really knocks you out. Makes you sick, and makes your throat feel so bad!

I had Strep throat in the early part of winter this yar. It was very painful and I had to take two rounds of anti-biotics to conquer it. Hope I don't have that pleasure again! LOL