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Sent to Health Experts October 18, 2006 11:07 p.m.

I have a tooth infection for 10 days now i am still taking clindamycin 300 . I do not know if it linked or not but this afternoon at about 12:15 i noticed 3 bumps in my mouth on the palate ( hard palate next to a molar) The bumps are small and have flesh colour ( not white not red...just normal )
Also i noticed that my throuat felt tight. Just came back from teh emergency room where they didn't even look at me they just diagnosed me with SORE THROAT?!?! and send me home.
What can it be? Should i take the antibiotic still?
Thank you,

Alexandra

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Emergency room- no help and i am taking clindamycin 300

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October 18, 2006 11:11 p.m. (4 minutes and 39 seconds later)

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Continue your antibiotic at this point. But get some yogurt (not fat free) and start eating this, as you may be getting a fungal infection. Taking antibiotics can disrupt the good bacteria in your system. So try that, if there is no change then follow up with your doctor. You can also rinse your mouth with 1 part water and 1 part peroxide as well.

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Sent October 18, 2006 11:17 p.m. (6 minutes and 5 seconds later)

So you think it's just a fungal infection? It's kind of scary to be honest with you...not as much the burning-ish bumps as the tightening of the throat...that's what scares me most...i was even contemplating with mu husband going to another hospital....( over reacting maybe but better safe than sorry)

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Alexandra

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October 18, 2006 11:26 p.m. (8 minutes and 34 seconds later)

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Just to clarify a few things.. How long have you been taking the antibiotics? Even though it feels like your throat is tight, can you swallow or does it seem like you are having a hard time swallowing?

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Sent October 18, 2006 11:37 p.m. (11 minutes and 7 seconds later)

I have been taking antibiotics for 5 days ( oct 7th - oct 11th) then i stopped for 4 days and then the dentist said i should start taking them again so now i have been taking them for another 5 days oct 14th till now - i still feel the infection but tomorrow i will go see him.
I can swallow but i feel like i have a knot in my throat( it comes and goes though- since this morning)
Thank you for trying to help me out...thank you so much\

Alexandra

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October 18, 2006 11:44 p.m. (6 minutes and 30 seconds later)

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At this point without seeing you, I am thinking more fungal. Which I would still get the yogurt, as this can help a great deal. Especially since you are able to swallow fine. If however you feel you can't swallow or feel like fluids, foods are not going down, then do be seen before tomorrow. Starting and stopping can also be hard on your system, as your body can actually build a resistance to the antibiotics as well.

Which then some people either need something stronger or something not as strong for a longer period of time.

So do the yogurt, allow it to sit in your mouth a bit before swallowing. If there is no change by tomorrow, call the dentist back so he can take an in person evaluation too.

Best of luck Hun, hope you feel better soon.

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Sent October 18, 2006 11:46 p.m. (2 minutes and 32 seconds later)

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I would like to know if there are any other opinions in regards to what it might be.
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October 19, 2006 7:17 a.m. (7 hours and 31 minutes later)

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