Went out drinking this last weekend and was sharing a drink with someone who failed to mention they had strep throat. Now I feel like crap and can't work.... I mean I could, but I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy so there's no way I'm sharing it with a client. I just saw my doc last week for a checkup so now I'm short on cash and they want a full visit to give me meds. Anyone know of a cheap clinic around that won't charge me an arm and a leg just for a simple script of antibiotics?
Originally Posted by honeydavis
Call your doctors office and let them know that shortly after leaving you came down with what you feel is a cold (possibly strep throat). The doctor will more than likely prescribe you antibiotics (they will electronically fill your prescription since it's not a schedule 2 or higher) and not charge you a fee since you just went and saw him/her last week.
If that doesn't work then all county health departments give free STD checks (it never hurts to get tested) with a shot of penicillin and a script for antibiotics. The Dallas county mobile unit is completely free and accepts walk-ins.
Be warned, the shot they give you is very strong since it's used as a one time solution, and the stronger the medication, the worse the side effects can be (I hear it can give you the runs pretty bad).
Good luck and feel better.