I'm 17 weeks pregnant and I have such a bad sore throat that it hurts to turn my head even. I called the pharmacy and they said it was ok to take cepacol in moderation. I have one now but it's not really helping. Is there anything else I can do to help get rid of it? I have a dr appoitment wednesday.
2007-01-15 13:01:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Congratulations! It is a wonderful experience - giving birth to a child. And that is all the more reason why you should be very careful. I would suggest that you avoid any sort of medication unless it is absolutely essential. As for your sore throat - Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-01-16 22:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with salt water, warm tea with honey, Ice cream, Sometimes hard candies can sooth your throat. Being that your pregnant you should go to a doctor as soon as possible.. If it's not possible, Then watch out for a fever
Good Luck!
2007-01-15 13:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I had same the doctor, besides giving me a medication for it, said to gargle with salt water. It really worked; right away I had some relief. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-15 13:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by seblexie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to an ER or urgent care facility. I had the same thing and had Strep Throat. I took care of it but being pregnant it can cause Scarlet Fever and really hurt you. Please see a doctor now. Good luck
2007-01-15 13:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh, i kno just the thing!!! this really works so PLEASE try it! i always get a cup of warm water....put salt in it and gargle it! dont drink it, ok! it is nasty, but, it will help ur throat ok! it wont affect ur baby either! i/m me...after u try it or if u have ne more ?'s!!! i hope u feel better! =]
2007-01-15 13:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by lil_irishgirl05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Tea (caffinated limit of three)
*"Herbal" tea from the grocery store (not any kind that claims health benefits)
*Apple Cider
*Ginger Tea
*Garlic Tea
*Warm Milk
*Add Honey to any of the above
*Soup
*Add cayenne to any of the above, it really works even though you think it won't
*Garge with salt water.
2007-01-15 13:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need to find a doctor to go to. it sounds a lot like strep and it can make you very ill. you don't want anything to happen to that sweet baby
2007-01-15 13:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargle with salt water
2007-01-15 13:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by sandrajeanjb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i have a sore throat i suck on jolly ranchers or suckers. that works for me.
2007-01-15 13:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice cream
2007-01-15 13:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by Steakknife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋