Ive had a really bad sore throat since saturday (it's been 3 days already). It hurts so much when i swallow and i cant even talk because it hurts me. I've been taking Dayquil with Vicks, but it wont go away. i've also been drinking alot of water..
what can I do to make the pain stop?
2007-02-05 08:14:43 · 12 answers · asked by MELLO26 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I stopped taking dayquil because i dont have any cold symptoms.. im not coughing or sneezing, i just get fever. It's the 4th day already and im losing my voice :/ thank you for all ur answers!
2007-02-06 03:07:38 · update #1
Try a lot of watery foods like soups. Buy theraflu and Gatorade they always work. Rub your neck with some ointment they smell bad but they help
2007-02-05 08:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lifesucks2333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love the tequila answer. Never tried it though. But maybe I will one day, sounds like a great way to heal a sore throat or forget you have one.
When I have a sore throat, I always start with the basics: gargle about 5 times per day (one capful, do not dilute) with Listerine.
The more your throat hurts, the more the Listerine will sting, but you should start to feel better soon (generally after the 5th one).
I try to avoid medication unless my sore throat is overwhelmingly painful. And I don't like to recommend medication, I don't know you or what you may have a reaction to.
But...
Tylenol may offer relief while you wait for the Listerine to kick in. Or between one round of Listerine and the next.
Usually by the next day, (after 5 Listerine gargles) you will notice an improvement.
And invest in lemons & orange juice.The citric acid (vitamin C) in these will also sting, but will assist in relieving the pain & turning things around. Have warm (the hotter the better, take care that you don't burn your mouth or throat!) lemonade or tea with lemon.
The earlier you go to work on a cold or sore throat (I mean prevention) the better. This also applies if your throat is only a 'little' sore. Don't wait to feel bad to get started.
The person whose reply is above mine is also correct. A sore throat can be an indication of a medical issue that needs attention. Especially if accompanied by a cough with phlegm of any color.
Even so, I have tried this, and it worked for me.
Hope it helps! If not, see a doctor. Any condition that lasts for more than a few days is a reason to call your M.D.
NOTE: I have also heard that eating onions & garlic work on colds, but I haven't heard anything about either helping a sore throat.
2007-02-05 16:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by 1985 & going strong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sore throat can last several days, but with out a full examination it's hard to Dx your problem. You could have anything from tonsillitis to a strep throat. OTC meds will not help the problem. What you need is a specific antibiotic which will target the problem. See your Dr. He or she can look at your throat and see just exactly what is going on in there and prescribe meds that will fix it. Amoxicillin is one medication that will clear the problem up,, but then if you have tonsillitis, an operation to remove them is the Tx of choice.
Good Luck
2007-02-05 16:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by wilkenmj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything warm to drink or eat is really going to help ease it up hot tea is the best medicine in the world for a sore throat i had a asian doctor tell me this when i was young and it is so true. just keep sipping the tea. it could be something more serious so i'd get to a doc asap but try the warm tea and soup i've heard putting honey in tea is also soothing but i don't like honey. my son claims that the new halls fruit breezers work good also
2007-02-05 23:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by shedevilang 2 · 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
2007-02-06 05:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor!! Probably he might give you antibiotic because your throat is so sore and fever is the sign of infection. DO NOT DELAY TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!! DO NOT SELF MEDICATE. BACTERIAL INFECTION REQUIRE ANTIBIOTIC TO PREVENT FURTHUR COMPLICATION. One of many natural home remedies for a sore throat involves gargling with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR to half cup of water. Gargle every hour. Buy BRAGG's APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BRAND.This is good because it is undiluted and raw apple pectin. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BRANDS OF VINEGAR. DON'T SWALLOW THE GARGLED MIXTURE,because Apple cider acts like a sponge drawing out throat and mouth germs and toxins!!! I still feel you should see a doctor especially you are going to lose your voice!!!!
2007-02-09 12:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by eagerbeaver88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has it gotten any better since you started taking Dayquil? If it hasn't then it's probably strep. Are you febrile? That's another sign of strep. See your doctor as soon as you can.
2007-02-05 16:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have strep throat, you should go to the doctor. Feel better:)
2007-02-05 16:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jiselley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can mix vinegar, hot water and salt then gargle it until tolerance. it will work wonders.
2007-02-06 13:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by ARNIWAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound crazy, but try a shot of tequila. make sure its tequila though
2007-02-05 16:17:22 · answer #10 · answered by Broadway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋