I am sick right now... my throat started hurting a little last night and this morning I woke up and it was even worse. My entire body is sore... my skin is super touchy. I dont have a fever that I can tell right now. I used chloreseptic and took some asprin today but it hasnt seemed to help a whole lot. Anyone have any suggestions?
2007-01-15 08:01:43 · 13 answers · asked by Brittany B 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
drink plenty of fluids, and try lemon tea and honey. also chicken soup or broth will help. Take Tylenol instead of aspirin every 4 hours. gargle with a teaspoon of salt and a glass of warm water. Rest alot. If it doesn't get better in 2 days or you feel alot worse go to the doctor, you may need a antibodic
2007-01-15 08:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot to be said for Chicken Soup. ;)
Pay attention to your fever, if you notice chills, or start vomiting you should see a doctor. If your flu symptoms are more like a bad cold, drink plenty of fluids and try a product called "Emergen-C" its loaded with vitamins to help your body fend off the flu and get better quicker. Aside from that, most flus are caused by viruses and there aren't really any medications that will rid them from your system. That being said, most viruses don't last but a couple of days. If your sore throat worsens, or you notice some white blisters in the back of your throat you'll need to see a doctor--as that could be strep. In the meantime, try some warm tea, chicken soup, a warm blanket, and a good book. Relaxation is the best medicine sometimes.
2007-01-15 16:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Destiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should gargle salt water for the sore throat and take some tylenol cold for the pain. Drink some hot tea...IF you think you have the flu the homopathic remedy Ossillococcinum works well. Try taking some Airborne? If you get worse, go to the doctor. Get some rest.
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Hope you feel better:)
2007-01-15 16:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jiselley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it really hurts to swallow and you shine a flashlight down your throat and see white pustules in the back then you need to go to the er because it could be strep throat. Otherwise if you don't have strep throat, try taking a whole bottle of chewable vitamin c till you get diarrhea, it's a fast way to flush any virus from your body, and it won't kill you. I also like to load up on the clothes and sweat it out when I don't feel good. Eat alot of garlic and spicy tomato sauce too.
2007-01-15 16:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Vix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it still hurts tomorrow, go to get a throat culture to test for strep thoat. They won't do the test if you haven't had a sore throat for less than 24 hours.
Use Lousenges (not cough drops), Nice, Cepecal, something along that line. Call a pharmacist, they will give you ideas for over the counter items.
2007-01-15 16:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin A and /or chicken soup. And gargle salt water. Take a shot of Blackberry Brandy or ginger tea with honey. Vitamin C 2000 ui. and Vitamin B. And take an enema with cool water.
2007-01-15 16:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Echinacea tea.
Liquid Cats Claw.
Collidal Silver.
Knocks a cold out.
2007-01-15 16:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by perfect little dream 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the flu - - it's going around. Monitor the fever... call the Dr., get a good prescription and stay in bed !
2007-01-15 16:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by Growl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we're sick, we're sick- we just have to tough it out. Try comforting things like hot baths for achiness, hot tea, and soup. Drink plenty of healthful liquids and keep your ears covered- cotton balls or a beanie. Your ears, nose, and throat are connected so you want those ears to stay warm.
2007-01-15 16:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you can take day quill to make you feel better or drink tea or drink salt water i know it tasts really bad but it helps! Get Better Soon!
2007-01-15 16:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋