Strep throat - when would you go back to work?

[lecach]

I found out last night at 10 p.m . that I had strep. I've been on penicillin for 24 hours now. I called in sick to work today. Trying to decide about tomorrow. Technically I dont think I will be contagious and other than the pain from swallowing I dont feel bad. I have about 35 sick hours built up so that's not a problem. Just wondering when most people would go back considering that worrying about my job and my pay are not issues?

 

[jlewisinsyr]

After 24 hours, that would be based on how you're feeling and the type of job you have.

 

[AKL_Megs]

I found out last night at 10 p.m . that I had strep. I've been on penicillin for 24 hours now. I called in sick to work today. Trying to decide about tomorrow. Technically I dont think I will be contagious and other than the pain from swallowing I dont feel bad. I have about 35 sick hours built up so that's not a problem. Just wondering when most people would go back considering that worrying about my job and my pay are not issues?

I went back to work after my Z-Pak was gone.

But honestly, I was told I had a TERRIBLE case last year, and after a night with Z-Pak, Ibuprofin and Vicodin in me, I woke up a new woman!

Still, Doc told me I could spread it before the Z-Pak was gone.

Feel better!

 

[aprilgail2]

I take off at least 2-3 days when I have strep.

 

[HsvTeacher]

If you've been on an antibiotic for 24 hours, you should't be contagious anymore. I still would wait until you were fever-free for at least 24 hours before going back to work, though. When I get strep, which is about three times a year, it gets really bad. I always have to get a steroid shot which always makes mine go away in a shorter amount of time. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[DisneyCampers]

After 24 hrs on antibiotic, unless I am still feeling really bad, but you shouldn'tbe contagious after 24 hrs.

 

[pilotwife_02]

After you're on antibiotics for 24 hours you shouldn't be contagious anymore. Unless I've had a really bad case of it and feel really bad (there have been times where I can't even get off the couch and eat for a few days) I'm usually back to work after I'm on meds for 24 hours.

I used to get it so often (one year 3 times in 2 months) they decided to take my tonsils out 2 years ago and I haven't had it since...thank God, it's miserable!

 

[Ohiodislover]

General rule is a full 24 hours of abt.

 

[Topper]

I would ask my doctor.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I think the general rule of thumb is you are good to go after 2 doses of antibiotics.

 

[mjkacmom]

Our pediatrician OK's the kids to go back to school after 2 doses of antibiotics, and I usually wait 24 hours.

 

[wdwfan16]

You should stay off for 48 hours minimum.