I have had a verry sore throat for a few days its only hurts hwen I swallow and i try not too but I have to.. I have tried theruflu nighttime, didnt work, I tried the sore throat strips didnt work and the sore throat spray none of that worked.. and I am drinkin the theraflu daytime severe cold right now its the lemon drink mix u mix it with warm water and warm stuff helps it for just a few swallows.. what else can I do? I t hurts me soo bad to swallow..
thanks in advance
2007-01-31 07:45:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I cant get to the DR. i dont have insurance.. it hurts sooo bad. how long will it last without other meds?
2007-01-31 08:04:46 · update #1
my Temp is 98
2007-01-31 08:08:13 · update #2
Call the doctor. Could be strep throat and you may need antibiotics.
2007-01-31 07:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by Signilda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the doctors ASAP! You may have strep throat which needs to be treated with antibiotics. If Strep Throat is not treated it can lead to cardiac problems when your older. You should also be checked for Mononucleosis since you said your sore throat is very painful, however the doctor will better know if that's necessary when he looks at your throat. Make an appoinment with your doctor right away. Good Luck!
2007-01-31 08:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by lorrina b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-02-01 03:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandma always used to make this hot tea, which she would mix in with honey and lemon juice. It tasted pretty good, and it did the trick too. Also, I have found that the liquid medicine called tylenol sore throat (in a blue bottle) is pretty good. Here is an example of the tylenol stuff:
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp143476_334918_sespider/tylenol/sore_throat_daytime_liquid_cool_burst.htm
~Kyle
2007-01-31 07:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kyleontheweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides of cold medicines, warm fresh slices of pine apple with light rhum is very helpful. I used to trick with few meals of hot plain pan cakes, but hot millet dish seems work faster.
2007-02-01 19:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by toodd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One good solution is to squeeze a little honey into a mug. add about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and fill the rest of the mug with hot hot water. Stir it. Drink it when it's just cooled down enough not to burn yourself.
Works for me. Hope it helps you!!
2007-01-31 07:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by CHatch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A drop of peppermint essential oil in warm water
2007-01-31 08:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how long it'll last wothout the meds. The only thing that works for me is pickles , sounds crazy , but it works (for a short period of time).
2007-02-03 02:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by ....:).... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with the others on this one - sounds like you have tried some otc remedies and it is not feeling better - could be strep and you do not want to fool around with that.
Hope you feel better soon
2007-01-31 07:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to go to the doctors to get stronger medicine... u may have stript throat and over the counter drugs wont work.
2007-01-31 07:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by I keep them J's on my feet!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋