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    I've had a sore throat and a cold for about 2 weeks. The cold has gone and the sore throat eased up but overnight it has got much worse. After reading some posts about risks of infection travelling and getting into hardware, I am now concerned.

    Should I be seeing my GP about this?
    Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
    Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
    T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
    Osteotomies and Laminectomies
    Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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    Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
    I've had a sore throat and a cold for about 2 weeks. The cold has gone and the sore throat eased up but overnight it has got much worse. After reading some posts about risks of infection travelling and getting into hardware, I am now concerned.

    Should I be seeing my GP about this?
    I guess it wouldn't hurt to get a strep test. I think I would.
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    Debbe - 50 yrs old

    Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
    Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

    Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
    Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
    Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

    Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
    Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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    • #3
      My GP is away so I went to see her off-sider, an English doctor. His opinion is that antibiotics are required only in the event of infection entering through broken skin, into the bloodstream. He told me not to worry. I hope he knows what he's talking about. He looked at my fiery throat, listened to heart and lungs and pronounced me healthy...but infectious. So I won't be minding the grandkids tomorrow.
      Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
      Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
      T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
      Osteotomies and Laminectomies
      Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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      • #4
        Thanks for your reply Debbei. The GP did not mention anything about a strep test. I sincerely hope he knows about these things.
        Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
        Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
        T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
        Osteotomies and Laminectomies
        Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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        • #5
          Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
          My GP is away so I went to see her off-sider, an English doctor. His opinion is that antibiotics are required only in the event of infection entering through broken skin, into the bloodstream. He told me not to worry. I hope he knows what he's talking about. He looked at my fiery throat, listened to heart and lungs and pronounced me healthy...but infectious. So I won't be minding the grandkids tomorrow.
          I think he knows what he's talking about. My daughter's surgeon said she needed premedicated before dental appointments and such that could possibly cause bleeding. Glad you checked it out though.

          Mary Lou
          Mom to Jamie age 21-diagnosed at age 12-spinal fusion 12/7/2004-fused from T3-L2; and Tracy age 19, mild Scoliosis-diagnosed at age 18.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
            Thanks for your reply Debbei. The GP did not mention anything about a strep test. I sincerely hope he knows about these things.
            Jen,

            Viral throat infections--I totally agree with your Dr. If a bacterial strep infection isn't treated, it can cause other problems. Maybe he is convinced that yours is viral. I really don't know how he could tell without a strep test though. The ones they do here only take 10 minutes for the results. My daughter gets them all the time when she goes for sore throats.

            I hope you're feeling better soon.
            __________________________________________
            Debbe - 50 yrs old

            Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
            Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

            Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
            Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
            Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

            Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
            Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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            • #7
              My throat is much better today thanks Debbe.
              Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
              Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
              T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
              Osteotomies and Laminectomies
              Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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