My throat is so swollen and I ache all over! I am 34 wks. What else is safe to take?

Question

I have thera flu severe sore throat and tylenol (also p.m) But my throat is so swollen I sound like a guy. No offense guys but the rasp in my voice just is not sexy! I know it's not strip throat and I caught this from my kids they had it a week ago. Obgyn said I can come in but he can't do anything for me other than chk the baby. I called my reg Dr and he does not see pregnant women he referred me back to my obgyn. Parden the expression but screw this sh-t! When you feel bad you want help so maybe you can give some suggestions that can provide me with temporary relief till you my body kills the virus. Thanks

Answer 1

The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen).

Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.

Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good -- brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.

There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:
hexylresorcinol
But there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients.

The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:
http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp

Answer 2

Right up until the day I delivered my doctor had prescribed OTC claritin (the 24hr dosage) and Chloraseptic lozenges to help with an awful cough and sore throat related to allergies.She also made benadryl available to me if I needed something with 'more punch' to help with the allergies and also fall asleep.

I was a high risk pregnancy and spent 65 days on hospitalized bedrest trying to keep from delivering too early, so that they were willing to give me those meds, I imagine they are pretty safe. They didn't to anything bad to me or the baby in my condition :)

Feel better soon!

Answer 3

Just Tylenol! There is nothing over the counter to help a sore throat other than chloraseptic, no matter what the package says. I may help with discomfort though.

Answer 4

Rest and fluids and listen to your Doc. If your sure it's not strep, call a relative have them care for your children and rest. I wouldn't take anything this late in pregnancy. Now days most newborns are drug screened, and if you take something, you might have a baby testing positive to something you'll be asked to explain...... Best wishes for a healthy baby and best of luck to you....

Answer 5

um penicillin wont work if its a cold VIRUS NOT BACTERIA.. just to respond to the one person..try some cough drops also my Dr told me not to take medicines like sinus stuff in the 1st weeks and last 2 weeks ..and if i absolutely felt terrible it was ok to take something to relive my sympots i found that the DAYQUIL tablets they are orange take care of everything sore throat and pain in the neck area too but only take it on occaision.if all else call your DR and ask

Answer 6

Usually your OB will have a list of over the counter stuff you can take.... Do they have a nurse on call? Most do. Call and ask what you can take.

Answer 7

it sounds like a severe ear and throat infection go to your doctor they can take a look and give you the right treatment

Answer 8

Ask the dr. for a pennsulian shot it will REALLY help!and get some muniex