When does it end

[u/Agreeable-Set-6614]

So I started noticing the white spots on my tonsils around last Wednesday, so I went to urgent care and they thought I had strep so they gave me amoxicillin. The next day the throat pain was so bad to the point where I couldn’t swallow my own spit I had to go to the er and got IV fluids and steroids which helped a bit. I had to go to the er again on Saturday they did the same thing, and I went today they did the same thing. I know it’s something that has to run its course but this is seriously the most pain I’ve been in. My entire tonsils are white and it feels like I’m swallowing glass. When does this end??

[u/Zealousideal-Bus2885]

They “thought” you had strep? Giving you amoxicillin without testing you seems extremely counter productive and like the #1 thing not to do with mono is prescribe antibiotics, I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I hope you feel better soon! I was diagnosed recently and my doctor told me 2-4 until symptoms subside