Sore Throat - Remedies Needed

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Hey since last friday i've been feeling horrible - headachey, queasy and a bit of a sore throat. Went to the docs on mon and got penicillin which wasnt doing much good so i went back on wednesday and was assured it would help.

Im starting to feel a bit better overall but my throat has been getting steadily worse and now its incredibly painful. I've tried salt water gargles, strepsils, throaties and some cough mixtures which are supposed to help the throat but nothings been working.

So basically (i know it took a long time, didnt it) what i'm asking is if anyone has any home remedies or something that they think will help my throat because i really need to revise for these exams?????

Reply 1

73337

18

I used strepsils and they worked fine for me :smile:

Reply 2

dh00001

16

warm lemonade and honey. sounds weird, tastes weird but seems to work :smile:

Reply 3

PatchTheCatch

6

Right here you go.
One promise you need to make me. Don't kiss anyone after this ok?
Right get some savoy cabbage and cook it with garlic and butter, then let it cool down. Heat up some oxtail soup and throw in the cabbage, butter and garlic mixture. Works wonders ^^ I'm not just saying this but it actually works lol. Reckon it's to do with the garlic

Reply 4

MeepMeep09

OP

7

Avocado

I used strepsils and they worked fine for me :smile:

ive probably become immune to strepsils ive used so many lol but thanx anyway

dh00001

warm lemonade and honey. sounds weird, tastes weird but seems to work

ill go try this one now lol id forgotten about it cause id been queasy and it tends to make me queasier. Thanx!

teenageclay

Right here you go.
One promise you need to make me. Don't kiss anyone after this ok?
Right get some savoy cabbage and cook it with garlic and butter, then let it cool down. Heat up some oxtail soup and throw in the cabbage, butter and garlic mixture. Works wonders ^^ I'm not just saying this but it actually works lol. Reckon it's to do with the garlic

has to be one of the strangest things ive heard yet lol but im afraid i dont have any cabbage lying around and i live in the middle of nowhere without a lift... lots of fun... Thanx anyway, ill remember this one for the next time, not that i hope there will be a next time *shudders*! oh and ill promise never to kiss anyway after cabbage and garlic... what a combination....

Reply 5

neomayemer

Warm honey and lemon possibly add some brandy?

Reply 6

FireDeuce

14

Ben and Jerry's!
Mends everything from broken hearts to sore throats

Reply 7

ch0c0h01ic

18

Ginger is great. Try eating crystalised root ginger, you can get it at places like Holland and Barret, i was skeptical, like all herb remedies, but it does actually work. Its a natural antiseptic apparently, and it is soothing. Ginger beer is ok, but nowhere near as strong.

Reply 8

herecomestrouble

14

Gargle asprin dissolved in water ;thumbsup;

Reply 9

spider from mars

13

Strepsils are rubbish.

I seem to have a sore throat every other week (I think I need to get my damn tonsils whipped out), and here are my top tips:
Tyrozets (awesome throat lozanges, kick the crap out of all others)
Camomile tea (won't cure, but is immensely soothing on a sore throat)

Reply 10

MeepMeep09

OP

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neomayemer

Warm honey and lemon possibly add some brandy?

lol unfortunately i dont drink, but im sure if i did it would probably help lots :biggrin:

ta!

wesetters

Propolis lozenges, they're working great for me right now :smile:

same problem as with the cabbage im afraid but ill remember them! thanx!

FireDeuce

Ben and Jerry's!
Mends everything from broken hearts to sore throats

i have to say that one made me laugh... i dont quite know why but still.. i think ive half a tub in the freezer.. ill check it out soon! thanx!

ch0c0h01ic

Ginger is great. Try eating crystalised root ginger, you can get it at places like Holland and Barret, i was skeptical, like all herb remedies, but it does actually work. Its a natural antiseptic apparently, and it is soothing. Ginger beer is ok, but nowhere near as strong.

i dont ive any ginger anything lying around :frown:

but thanx anyway!

herecomestrouble

Gargle asprin dissolved in water ;thumbsup;

im on penicillin and painkillers... somehow i dont think adding asprin to that mix would be wise... but thank you anyway

clockworkapples

Strepsils are rubbish.

I seem to have a sore throat every other week (I think I need to get my damn tonsils whipped out), and here are my top tips:
Tyrozets (awesome throat lozanges, kick the crap out of all others)
Camomile tea (won't cure, but is immensely soothing on a sore throat)

again ill remember these ones if i ever make it to the shop but i dont have anything like this in the house. thanx anyway

Reply 11

clairemillener

I've got the same thing and am getting worried as I am unable to revise for exams at the moment too! I figure we've just got to wait until the penicillin kicks in, sure it will work eventually! Other than that, I don't think there are any remedies which actually work!! x

Reply 12

MeepMeep09

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clairemillener

I've got the same thing and am getting worried as I am unable to revise for exams at the moment too! I figure we've just got to wait until the penicillin kicks in, sure it will work eventually! Other than that, I don't think there are any remedies which actually work!! x

auch dear... its rather miserable isnt it?
i havent been able to revise for a week and i had to sit my maths yesterday too. thankfully it went ok but i dont think economics and history will be as lucky if im not better, theres just too much writing involved :frown:

i hope you get better soon too :smile:

and this penicillin better kick in soon or im going to fail miserably

Reply 13

Cromulent

12

Whisky or any strong alcohol. Alcohol as everyone knows is used to sterilise things as well as having the advantage of making it easier to sleep. I wouldn't recommend it if you are taking penicillin though as I'm not sure if they mix badly.

Reply 14

MeepMeep09

OP

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Cromulent

Whisky or any strong alcohol. Alcohol as everyone knows is used to sterilise things as well as having the advantage of making it easier to sleep. I wouldn't recommend it if you are taking penicillin though as I'm not sure if they mix badly.

naw you're not supposed to take alcohol with it i dont think. plus i dont drink so thats that out the window. thanx anyway!

Reply 15

Pseudomuse

1

gargaling with aspirin works wonders

Reply 16

*River

15

Lots and lots of hot drinks (tea with honey and lemon is nice), and a trip back to the doctor if you still feel ill on Monday.

Reply 17

Poica

14

Hot honey and lemon (real lemon juice from a lemon works best) is amazing. When I was extremely ill in New York that was the only thing that kept me going!!! Try heavy on the honey - it's antiseptic and feels like it's coating the throat.
And just drink lots.