swedishcelt 0 #1 January 2, 2008 Now how am I supposed to teach with that??? How many times a year does the average person get it? I must get it 3 to 5 times a year! Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #2 January 2, 2008 you might want to consider surgery to get your throat removed!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #3 January 2, 2008 QuoteNow how am I supposed to teach with that??? How many times a year does the average person get it? I must get it 3 to 5 times a year! Ouch. Are you just guessing or have you had a culture done. It has been many years since I have had that and if you get it that often there is *definitely* a problem. Your immune system may be weakened. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #4 January 2, 2008 Most MDs will remove an adult's tonsils if they are getting strep more than three times each year. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #5 January 2, 2008 Yes on the culture. It's part of being a teacher. I think I am just as healthy as the next person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 January 2, 2008 QuoteNow how am I supposed to teach with that??? How many times a year does the average person get it? I must get it 3 to 5 times a year! Ouch. Feel better soon sweetie!!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 January 2, 2008 Do you still have your tonsils? I had mine taken out when I was young because I got strep a lot. I think I've had it only twice since.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #8 January 2, 2008 I have my tonsils but they don't want to remove them because in between bouts they shrivel up to nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #9 January 2, 2008 besides brushing teeth, gargling with mouthwash, start gargling with a a warm salt water solution at least every two weeks if not once a week before bed. I do twice a week on monday morning before I start my day, and thursday evening before I end my day... I use 1and1/2tsp of salt to 10-12oz of the hottest tap water that I can stand and gargle that whole solution. It can and will gag the holy (did I hear you are a "Nun"?, i'm not out of line with that word am I ?) ...crap out of ya in the beginning but over time (cpl months) it will be more tolerable! You can rinse with clear water if you want. I will do this 2-3 a day if my throat starts to feel scratchy (winter /summer doesn't matter) just to quell any bad bacteria that may be trying to invade me... Have not had strep in 30+years, I have been a smoker 28yrs (ack) but my kids have!! They'll learn!!!after I posted I saw the tonsil thing between you and Andy... I STILL HAVE MINE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 January 2, 2008 When the missus comes down with a case, I always recommend a dose of "Dr. Divot's Magic Root Oil" to coat, sooth, and relax the throat.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #11 January 2, 2008 Did we just not go through this last year?? Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #12 January 2, 2008 Make sure that you are changing out your toothbrush and coffee cups....you may be reinfecting yourself in some way - just something to think about.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites