Good morning everyone. I'm only 6 weeks out and have strep throat. I had a shot yesterday, my concern is dehydration. I usually get strep once a year and I'm out of commission for two weeks. It hurts so BAD to swollow. the only thing I've had is sugar free Popsicles this is messing me all up with my protein and fluids!!!!

Right now focus on fluids. The protein is very important, but not as important as staying hydrated. Try some broth or tea or even coffee if warm feels good. I see cold feels good, so Popsicles are good. Put Crystal Light in the freezer 'til it's slushy. Every little bit helps. I hope you feel better soon.

I would have to say you need to go in for an IV and just assum you are going to get seriously dehydrated.

You get this each year? Are you taking eann or amox? if you are,and this is what you take each time, you may want to consider a newer antibiotic. I have an aquaintance that took a newer antibiotic tht was based on targeting not just the strep but the "protective" symbiotic germs that often accompany strep - she took 5 days and was better...she got it again the next year, and they followed with same med, but this time, she took it again 4 months later, and such for 2 years, with aggressive treatment in the nose with a creme...she is almost 2 years since her last "yearly" strep attack.

I can get the name of the medication if you are interested.

Thanks guys! The name would be great i can put to use next time! Thank you for the advice guys, when you feel bad its like you just dont think straight!

Try Tylenol Soar Throat medication. it is liquid and it really works