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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: I am having either anxiety or depression type feelings after having a immediate care walk in appointment, were I was being treated for a Bacterial Infection early stages with extreme Coughing, throat conjestion, raw red throat, medium headache. I was put on CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500mg tabs. was able to take the recommended dosage 1-tab every 12-hours for 10-days. I made it though 14 of the 20 tabs prescribed and had to stop taking these. I have sense been dealing with either anxiety or depression type feelings my physician was not very helpful at my appointment yesterday. confused on who to go see about this and where someone will listen, I am calling out. XXXXXXX in KY
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can you report your symptoms to me?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will suggest that you report exactly how you feel at this time. This way, I can review the symptoms and see what possible disease condition explains these. That way, I will make a more informed analysis and propose helpful recommendations. So, why don't we go ahead and get a detailed description of your symptoms?

I promise to be back as soon as your response gets here.

Waiting!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (44 minutes later)
Dr Ivo Ditah, thanks for the concern and sincerity.

I thought I had done a good job of explaining all my symptoms... Again, I am having either anxiety or depression type feelings after having a immediate care walk in appointment, were I was being treated for a Bacterial Infection early stages with extreme Coughing, throat congestion, raw red throat, medium headache (27 Mar thru 4 Apr 2017). I am through that now. I think the 7-days of pills did help with the bacterial Infection. I was just afraid it would come back on me since I had not finished out the 20 pills prescribed.

A bearing down feeling now negative thoughts/ feelings, very depressing type feel a groggy feeling. My eyes feel like I just awaken up. Cannot seem to think positively and have that good outlook for the day. Depressed type feelings. Things are coming down on me, drawing me down. A Sadden feeling has come over me.
No energy. No appetite at times this morning first thing and at 12-noon today.

This cough is gone, the sore throat or red throat from the coughing is gone, Not really a headache now, just feels a groggy sleepy like feeling, tired feelings now.

Thanks XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Has there been any changes in your life situation/relations?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed these symptoms fully. They are certainly in favor of a down mood. However, they are not conclusive for depression as a minimum of two weeks minimum. Before we get there, It will be important to review your live and see if there are any possible reasons why you might be feeling low. This might result from recent changes in relationship status, increased pressure from studies/work, etc. It is always good to do this as the treatment might nit always require pills. If there is no cause and this persists a minimum of two weeks, then I will suggest we get pills to address this. IT will be nice to exercise often and indulge in some of the things that you appreciate most.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (21 hours later)
I wish you were doing a practice here. You do not know how much I appreciate this detail of areas to consider in your symptoms address Dr Ditah. Again, thank you.

My job pulls me from home every week all week and pressures of maintaining 2-house holds is evident here. You have helped me understand were my physician here did not even make an attempt to understand what I was feeling/ mood. I have reservation that some of this was the Medication, my current DR diagnosis when I went to the office appointment, some part of it sir. I work, I love what I do but, a lot of people would not believe all of the positions you are put in each day. I feel I am able to manage this in my mind maybe not completely clearing these pressures from my consensus.
Relationship with my wife is very good, passing 35 years together tomorrow a great match.
I am doing what you have suggested with staying with the exercise, doing at least a 50 minute walk each day. Definitely planning an RV trip for a few days to confirm this change the mood and scenery.

Again, thank you Dr Ditah, I am so grateful. I will be changing doctors here local soon. I felt no help for me in desperate need at this moment in time for me.

Thank God I had the internet to turn to here and HealthcareMagic.
XXXXXXX
In Western KY
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (27 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Keep me posted with your progress.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am humbled by your kind words. I wish you well and a very happy 35th wedding anniversary. With her by your side, it is a huge support.

Keep me posted with your progress as you hit the recovery route.

Kind regards and wish you God's richest blessings!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Can you report your symptoms to me? Detailed Answer: Hi, I will suggest that you report exactly how you feel at this time. This way, I can review the symptoms and see what possible disease condition explains these. That way, I will make a more informed analysis and propose helpful recommendations. So, why don't we go ahead and get a detailed description of your symptoms? I promise to be back as soon as your response gets here. Waiting!