Monday I was diagnosed with Strep throat. Given an antibiotic. My symptoms have worsened. The uvula is swollen, white spots, laying on the back of my tongue and is raw. Swiping with a q-tip reveals some traces of blood. My throat is so sore that it is difficult to swallow. My glands are swollen and I have lots of white spots in the area of my tonsils, back of the roof of my mouth and even on my gums behind my molars. I have take the antibiotic 2x a day for 3 days. I am miserable, difficulty swallowing food as well as saliva. Warm salt water just sets my mouth on fire. Any suggestions?
Hi, Thanks for asking.  All the symptoms you have suggested streptococcal infection.  Penicillin or Mobil are antibiotics of first choice. If you are allergic to penicillin, you can be given- Azithromycin, Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin, clindamycin... A prolonged therapy may be needed as per severity of infection by treating doctor. It is advised to take full advised course with antibiotics & accompanying adjuvant medicines.  Thanks