Question for Strep throat.....

Asked By: Adammm94 18-21, M 1 month ago

Alright so I'm recovering from a bad case of strep throat. My throat still isn't 100% but its improving everyday. And I'm supposed to be taking medication for it for the next 5 days even if every symptom is gone before. I was wondering if it would be alright to get back to my running and working out routine? I don't know if running would improve it or make it come back??? By the way I'm a regular runner.

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Posted by hyrok40 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:29PM

Keep the antibiotic going the full course. run if you can handle it. It will not cause it to relapse.

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Reply by Adammm94 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:32PM

Haha this is the answer I was looking for :b
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Posted by 1NewWorldToronto Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:27PM

Sure...moderate exercise while sick actually helps. Just listen to your body.

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Posted by jatpack3 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:26PM

If you have been on antibiotics for 48 hours you should be fine to anyone else. If you feel better do it.

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Posted by num83rs Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:46PM

Don't run for a few more days...your throat will feel like it's on fire

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Posted by Thekidsmom Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:38PM

My son is going through the same thing. And he is asthmatic and a runner. Strep is in your throat. Not your lungs. Keep taking your medication and run if you feel up to running. No reason not to unless you are running a fever. Then you may need a stronger antibiotic. Go run. We asked the doc. That's what he said.

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Posted by erin1982 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:31PM

Oh sorry you're still not better... ;-/ Yeah maybe you should skip running now for a bit...

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Reply by Adammm94 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:33PM

I'm supposed to be on antibiotics for the next 5-6 days. But my throat improved dramatically last night. I'll probably start running when it doesn't hurt at all.
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Reply by erin1982 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:37PM

Your choice... But I'd rest a bit if I were you for 5 days.. I know what you mean when I'm sick running helps me getting better but you are on anti freaking biotics ;-|
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Posted by rainbowbrat09 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:27PM

running wont hurt you any at this point, and antibiotics dont require you to become a couch potatoe.

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Reply by Adammm94 Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:30PM

Lol that's what I've been for the past two days. But today when I woke up it actually improved a lot.
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Posted by worshipingu Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:26PM

It shouldn't unless you have asthma in any way then I don't suggest doing it

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Posted by catchthisdrift Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:26PM

Yes take the meds and yes continue to take it easy.

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Posted by kimmygary Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:26PM

i would not run but call ur doctor up and ask

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