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So since Saturday I had been taking Tylenol as told to by my doctor for Strep Throat symptons. (Headache, achey joints, and throat pain.)

Well, last time I got strep. I took IBProfen instead and by the second day I was feeling better, this time 3 days later I barely feel any better. I decided to switch back to IBProfen and do some research on Tylenol online. (NOte: I am on antibiotics too)

What I found is I may be allergic to tylenol… sure strep throat causes a sore throat, and minor swelling of the throat for me (last time), and I had trouble eating last time. But after 12 hours of medication I was able to eat anything and do stuff (slightly weak) Well this time it’s been 3 days and still no relief… and look what I found out about an allergic reation to Tylenol:

· an allergic reaction: (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

So, I have strep throat and my throat is sensitive now it’s even more swolen and closed up! My tounge has swolen because I can see bite marks and it is RAW on the sides! I have had chest pains and problems breathing which I associated wtih the throat… apparently tylenol made this even worse!

I started taking IBProfen again and it feels better to where I can eat again.

Jeesh!@