anti streptolysin at 800 IU/mL!

I have had reoccurring throat infections for the past two years. From December 07 until now I have had 10 bouts of sickness, which include a high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) and very sore throat. No cases were ever tested for strep (too much of a hassle, I presume.) As the throat infections did not go away on their own, after 3-5 days, I was always prescribed antibiotics.  In June the doctor tested for anti-streotolysin-O for the first time. It resulted in 800 IU/mL. I had no fever at the time, though I have an almost constant sore throat. Now at the end of October the doctor tested me again and it was 577 IU/mL. Throat swab was negative for Streptococco beta emolitico "A". (I live in Italy and that is what it is called.) The doctor here wants to put me on penicillin shots, 1200 ml, twice a month for six months. Another doctor has recommended I have my tonsils removed. Can you give me any advice?

[woodways]

i have the same problem as you... just recovering from my 7th bout this year! My e-mail address is ***@****

let me know if you get any answers and i will let you know

its pretty miserable at times.. i am a newly qualified school teacher so use my voice all the time.

cheers


Dale