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Kristina K. Carlton
> On a slightly different subject, I have finally gotten over my cough
> and body aches and have gotten my energy back after 2 weeks but still
> have pain in the right side of my throat and my right ear when I
> swallow. I also still have a somewhat stuffy nose. This "cold", if
> that is what it is, started on 12/25. I can't remember the last time I
> had a cold but I know it didn't last this long. Could eliminating ALL
> carbs help the healing process?
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> I would rather not see a doctor and be told to take meds (we also
> don't have health insurance yet due to our recent
> relocation) but the continued pain in my throat is starting
> to concern me. I assume that if it were strep it would have
> gotten worse by now and it's a virus versus a bacterial
> infection. However, it's been going on for about 10 days now.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Kristina
>
Colds tend to last 1-2 weeks. It is rare for them to last longer than that
(only 1/4 of colds last 2 weeks). Bacterial infections can last longer and
can occur during or after a cold. For example, acute sinusitis is often
caused by a bacterial infection and usually develops after a viral
respiratory infection such as the common cold. Acute sinusitis can last for
a few weeks. I'm not a doctor and I can't diagnose you over the Internet. In
order to get a diagnosis you do have to go to a doctor. You could think of
the expense as an investment in your health--and a possible tax deduction if
you itemize.
> Just one..... Go get a throat culture..... Strep is not something with
which you can fool. Oliva
Good advice.
> I am averaging about 1500 calories per day. - Jim
That's pretty low. I hope that is a temporary calorie level. The relatively
short and skinny !Kung San average 2,140 calories per day.
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