Had Throat virus for a month any miracle cures?

Question

I have been to doctor been on penicilin when it effected my chest,but seem to be back where I started with a throat that is sooo painfull

Have had my tonsils out

Answer 1

i had recurrant throat infection a few years ago, i was on antibiotics so often i lost count... then one day i was in the chemist yeat again and a little old lady told me to suck zinc sweets.... aparently cold and sore throat bugs cannot multiply if you have zinc in the back of your throat..... i tried it and i havent had a throat infection since... at the slightest hint of a cold i suck zinc sweets (available from most good health food shops) trust me this works.... hunny is good and it is a natural antibacterial agent.... but to prevent it in the first place suck zinc

Answer 2

Sorry to disappoint you, Lucy but I am certain this isn't caused by a virus. Viral infections doesn't last this long, but I'm not saying this is really bad. This is most probably caused by a bacteria (as opposed to a virus) which need a more aggressive treatment than viral infections.

It's possible that whatever bacteria caused your throat infection is resistant to penicillin, so I suggest that you go back to your GP.

Resistant throat infection (one's that keep on going back) may result to heart complications which you don't want to have.

Your GP can either ask for a culture and sensitivity test to ensure what kind of bacteria you have harbouring in your throat, and decide which antibiotics the bacteria is sensitive to. Or, a more straightforward approach is for your GP to prescribe another type of antibiotic.

A good remedy to reduce throat irritations to lessen the pain and discomfort is to dissolve honey in war water and drinking it, or if your the stronger type, boil ginger in water and drink it while it is still warm. And if your faint - hearted, the usual warm water with salt also works really well. An increase in your water intake is also really helpful.

Good Luck and get well soon.

Answer 3

If your throat infection is lasting that long and penicillin didn't help, you might want to consider other possible causes aside from infection. Acid reflux for example can cause chest pain AND sore throats... Also, sinus infections can drain to the back of the throat and cause pain there.

If it "affected your chest," that might mean you had an infected ulcer. These can be caused by and are related to acid reflux, and so penicillin might have helped your throat by clearing the ulcer even if it wasn't really a throat infection. Reflux issues come back quickly however if the root cause isn't treated.

If your tonsils are out, it's also less likely to be a true bacterial throat infection.

Also penicillin is for bacteria, not viruses! A viral sore throat usually has other symptoms and doesn't last that long, however.

Answer 4

try gargling with salty water about 3-4 times a day

Answer 5

gargoyle salt water . Salt was used for 100s of years it works but the taste.

PS thats not a spelling mistake

Answer 6

kavonia throat spray worked for me, it`s got an applicator that goes right down the back of the throat. it eased the pain and it`s got something to kill bacteria.

Answer 7

This wont cure it but I always gargle then swallow Disprin was recommended by doctor years ago and works.

Answer 8

Try having a salt water gargle, salt cures everything, I swear..

Answer 9

drink a glass of water every hour, and spit out all your phlegm (if any), if u have sore throat, u should have been given a related medicine and not Penicillin?

Answer 10

Go back to your Dr, tell him that the treatment isn't working and request other treatment.