This morning I called one of those video call in doctors. Vince and I have both used “Doctor on Demand” in the past and were quite happy. Another such place is recommended by my insurance so I called them and wasn’t so happy with them. The guy seemed rushed and told me he was calling in a “steroid nasal spray”. Yes . . Flonase! I ended up just getting it over the counter, since it’s the same thing and the generic brand was way less.
After coming home from getting the Flonase, I kept thinking . . I don’t believe I should be feeling this bad with sinus issues, checked my fever again and it was over 101 so I decided to go to the walk in clinic. They give a 55% discount for self pay/no insurance so I didn’t have to mortgage the house to pay for the doctor visit . . though it would have bought a lot of yarn.
The doctor looked at my throat and said “I think you have strep!” He did the test, then checked my ears, nose . . he doesn’t think sinus/allergy is a contributing factor but it was positive for strep. I haven’t had that probably since I was a small child but . . I can’t say that any more.
So, now I take antibiotics for 10 days and hopefully by tomorrow or the next day, I’m feeling better.
Dottie says
So sorry, but, glad you got a diagnosis. Hopefully you’ll be feeling MUCH better once those antibiotics kick in.
Valerie Zagami says
Never forget being with little people comes with this ~ they are germ pits and carriers. I did day care for grandsons so know this. Glad you are on the healing end it is a pain when we know our bodies and doctors don’t. Feel better.
Erin says
I am so sorry that you are so ill. I hope the meds kick in and you feel better soon. I feel bad that it happened on your trip too. Cyber hugs.
Cynthia says
Whenever I or my kids had strep, I would replace toothbrushes as well since germs from
The mouth are on them too.
Katherine says
Replace or sometimes I would run them through the dishwasher.
Linda says
So glad you got in. Strep can do a lot of damage if not taken care of with antibiotics. The blessing is that they work fast in getting you to feel better. Strep is a very painful sore throat and very contagious so keep an eye on the rest of the family for this bug. Rest a lot and prayers you feel better soon!
Carolyn says
I know this wasn’t on your Top Ten List of Things To Do While in Missouri. Get well so you won’t have to fight Cedar Fever too when you return to Texas. Wishing you the very best.
Nelle Coursey says
Oh my! Take it easy! Rest up, so glad you went to the dr.!
dezertsuz says
I had it once as an adult, and that was no fun. I hope the antibiotics clear it up quickly.
Eileen Wheeldon Eisner says
I am soooo sorry to hear you have strep. That makes you feel so very awful. So glad you got the right medicine and pay you feel better soon!! Love you!
w jordan says
I’m glad you saw a doctor and found out for sure what was wrong. Would have hated for you to have gotten worst..You are there to have fun with Addie not be sick. Hope you say a couple of extra days too.
Susan says
And I hope you let the doc on demand folks know their diagnosis was incorrect and you can get a refund.
Judy Laquidara says
This visit wasn’t with Doctor on Demand. It was with the people Blue Cross recommends and they were less than Doctor on Demand but definitely not worth the diagnosis I got.
cassews says
Oh not fun .. Get well soon and enjoy the rest of your stay