How long after starting antibiotics should strep throat pain and blisters be gone??
I found out on Tuesday that I had strep….how odd. My throat hurt like hell and I woke up sounding like a Cher impersonator (and I normally DON’T!). Today is Friday, and its still not 100% normal, but much improved. I am taking Amoxicillin, 250mg daily. I got to the doctor pronto, so that may have shaved a couple of days off the recovery time. . Here is some info that you may find helpful, its from WebMd: . Strep throat will go away in 3 to 7 days with or without treatment. However, strep throat is still treated with antibiotics even if they do not speed recovery. Antibiotics kill the strep bacteria, shorten the time you are contagious, and reduce the risk of complications, such as the infection spreading to other parts of your body. Antibiotics are effective in relieving symptoms of strep throat only if they are given within 48 to 72 hours after symptoms begin. . So, looks like you may suffer a bit longer, but hope is in sight. Drink a lot of hot tea and snack on fruit pops, those he
