On penicillin but can't kick sore throat. Also swollen gums?

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Late last monday evening I was starting to have a fever and get the chills, this continued for several days and then that friday I went to the doctor b/c my throat had started hurting. The doc did a strep test (positive) gave me some penicillin and sent me on my merry way. Now again on Monday the fever has subsided but I can't kick the sore thrat and I've been taking penicillin for 4 days. Also, now my gums are incredibly swollen throughout my mouth. Are these two linked? Could this be a sign of mono?

gums17 · Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

I've gone through similar steps and am currently halfway through my penicillin, with the fever gone but still really swollen gums. Did you ever figure your situation out? thanks.

sxy2thecore · Newbie Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

Hey guys.....I went to the Doctor on Monday of this week and was tested positive for strep throat. A few days into the treatment I have discovered that I have VERY swollen red gums all over my mouth. Are Strep Throat and red gums related?? If anyone can help that would be great!

hillary · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I have mono (currently) and I have red, swollen gums. I test negative for Strep, but the doctor gave me penicillin anyway, in case I had a different bacterial infection. I've taken 4 of the 10 penicillin pills, and my gums are the same - perhaps even a bit more swollen. I wonder if this might be more related to the mono.

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it's been a while since the questions... i'd look into a herpes virus.. gingivostomatitis. Swollen red gums with fever. My children each have had it at different times. Antibiotics will DEFINATELY IRRITATE it!!!!!!!

On penicillin but can't kick sore throat. Also swollen gums?

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