Doctor visit or no?

Question

I recently, like over night, have taken on a TERRIBLE sore throat and cough. The cough is so bad that I’ve gotten choked up multiple times and vomited, which makes my sore throat even worse. 
My question is, should I try and take something from the “recommended list” of my OBGYN, or could I go to my family provider and she give me something to take, and possibly diagnose whatever this is?

Answer

Go to the doctor I would. All the straining from coughing so hard could irritate your throat even more and cause it to become inflamed. Which in itself is not pleasant. Get well soon

Answer

I just called my OB talked to him last week over the phone and told him what was going on. He called in antibiotics for me so I didn’t even need to make an appointment.

Answer

See your doctor. If it's any kind of infection (like strep throat) it's not good for you or baby.

Answer

You could take something from the list of safe medications to ease your symptoms, but I would at the very least call the advice nurse, if not make an appointment with your doctor. They can test to see if it’s just a bad cold or if it’s something requiring more intervention. Anytime I have unusual symptoms or feel unwell, I can advice to let them know. That way it is in your chart that you were experiencing something in case it progresses, and your OB can review to better monitor the baby. Get well soon!

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