*points two thumbs at myself* This guy, right here. So I've been sick with an upper respiratory infection and Saturday before last I went to the urgent care clinic and got some antibiotics to clear up the infection. I finished those on Monday but still had some throat discomfort. Last night I felt ok but by the morning today I had a lot of trouble swallowing and a lot of pain. Back to the clinic I go and the doctor tells me I have full blown strep. After double checking this with a throat culture she gave me another series of antibiotics and some steroids to kill off the swelling in my throat. As of right now I can swallow without pain and I certainly hope this go round of meds kills off this darn infection. Hopefully everyone else is doing better than I am currently.