I am getting worried ... I am on antibiotics but feel horrible. My trip begins next weekend and we can't cancel .... we have a LOT of money tied up in the 2 week trip to Hawaii .... I need your prayers .... I need to get well soon.
I've had it a couple of times through my life-- I lost my spleen when I was a kid and am more seceptable (sp?) to it. It has always gone away within a week or so though. My advice? It's just strep! Unless you're missing some vital organs, you should be feeling better within the next 2-3 days since you're now on antibiotics. For the next week though you may feel a tad bit weak but you should be good to go by the start of your trip. After reading up a bit, here are some tips--
Take rest and don't smoke.
Drink a lot of warm water. Avoid cold drink.
you can gargle with one teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. ( I could never do this-- maybe you can tho)
Try to make a warm soup with no spice at all.
There is something important DON'T use your toothbrush. Try to buy a new one.
Hope this helps.