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1. Can you get strep if tonsils have been removed?

   ShutterBug replied to ShutterBug's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I guess I better make an appointment... ? I hate going to the doctors. But I also read that strep doesn't always need an antibiotic, it only helps clear it faster. Is this true?

2. Can you get strep if tonsils have been removed?

   ShutterBug posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, quick question, can I still get strep if I had my tonsils removed as a kid? I've had a swollen, dry and very sore throat for over a week, have been very nauseous and just feeling yucky. Is strep a possibility without tonsils? I tried to find ...

3. Superficial Blood Clots

   ShutterBug replied to ShutterBug's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Maolin, yes I did go to the site and thank you for the link, however the site seemed to only be about deep vein thrombosis and I was told mine was superficial. It's clots, from the ivs I had while in the hospital. I'm more or less wondering if it ...

4. Superficial Blood Clots

   ShutterBug replied to ShutterBug's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, i'm a pest, but I don't know what to do. It's a month later, my veins are still rock hard and more bumps are popping up in my veins. The area that's hard is starting to get pretty painful.. but there is no swelling or heat. Last time, I promise,...

5. Superficial Blood Clots

   ShutterBug replied to ShutterBug's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for the replies! It's nice to have other opinions. It's not so easy for me to change doctors though, as I have no insurance. I go through a medical clinic and there is only one doctor in the clinic. So I really appreciate all the replie...

6. Superficial Blood Clots

   ShutterBug posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all! I came across this site a few days ago as I was looking up information about superficial blood clots. I'm a little concerned and would really appreciate any information you'd be willing to give. I was in the hospital from 9/12 - 9/16 with ...