5th August 2007
No, this is/was tonsillitis, I had the telltale swollen tonsils with the white gunk on them. I went to the doctor Thursday because my tonsils became swollen to the point that they were touching each other, I could barely speak and solid food was out of the question (I was barely able to swallow a couple Excedrin tablets). They swabbed me for strep and it came up negative, I didn't really think it was strep since I didn't feel like I had a fever. I had actually hoped to get a shot, or at least an inhaler, for more immediate relief from the swelling, but the doc prescribed me tablets (and I was in no position for a lengthy discussion on the subject)
Today marks a week since I saw the first symptoms (tonsils first became swollen) and I am feeling SIGNIFICANTLY better today than I was yesterday.
Anyway, I'm not sure about the heartburn...Doc prescribed me Augmentin for the infection, which must be taken with food, and prednisone for the swelling which must also be taken with milk or food. I have also been alternating between generic excedrin and aleve for painkillers (mostly excedrin though), which I know can both also cause acid indigestion on an upset stomach.
Last night I had split pea soup for dinner, took the Augmentin and a couple excedrin. I was feeling discomfort almost immediately after I finished eating and it stick with me through almost the whole night.
I didn't sleep much, at 7 AM this morning I had to take my meds again so I took them and drank lots of milk and it seemed to help out quite a bit.
So, I felt pretty good most of the day, then for dinner I had some of those teriyaki boneless wings at KFC, which I shoulda known was a mistake from the get-go. I ate my coleslaw, mashed potatoes, biscuit, potato wedges and two pieces of the chicken and was already getting that same odd mild burning feeling from the evening before. At this time, it was almost 7 PM and I had not taken any meds since 7 AM except the excedrin. I ate some yogurt a little while ago and I feel better than I did last night, although when I belch I get this burning sensation in my esophagus so who knows. I'm wondering if it's a combination of the meds and salty food?
I'm so beat from no sleep that I'm hoping I'll actually be able to sleep tonight. I've been dealing with some kind of drainage I think from my tonsils all day (i.e. always feel like I need to "hock up" and spit), but maybe tonight that won't bother me as much.
Today marks a week since I saw the first symptoms (tonsils first became swollen) and I am feeling SIGNIFICANTLY better today than I was yesterday.
Anyway, I'm not sure about the heartburn...Doc prescribed me Augmentin for the infection, which must be taken with food, and prednisone for the swelling which must also be taken with milk or food. I have also been alternating between generic excedrin and aleve for painkillers (mostly excedrin though), which I know can both also cause acid indigestion on an upset stomach.
Last night I had split pea soup for dinner, took the Augmentin and a couple excedrin. I was feeling discomfort almost immediately after I finished eating and it stick with me through almost the whole night.
I didn't sleep much, at 7 AM this morning I had to take my meds again so I took them and drank lots of milk and it seemed to help out quite a bit.
So, I felt pretty good most of the day, then for dinner I had some of those teriyaki boneless wings at KFC, which I shoulda known was a mistake from the get-go. I ate my coleslaw, mashed potatoes, biscuit, potato wedges and two pieces of the chicken and was already getting that same odd mild burning feeling from the evening before. At this time, it was almost 7 PM and I had not taken any meds since 7 AM except the excedrin. I ate some yogurt a little while ago and I feel better than I did last night, although when I belch I get this burning sensation in my esophagus so who knows. I'm wondering if it's a combination of the meds and salty food?
I'm so beat from no sleep that I'm hoping I'll actually be able to sleep tonight. I've been dealing with some kind of drainage I think from my tonsils all day (i.e. always feel like I need to "hock up" and spit), but maybe tonight that won't bother me as much.