How can I treat this sore throat and how long will it last?!


Question: How can I treat this sore throat and how long will it last?
I've had a sore throat that started thursday night. On Friday I woke up with pain and it got better then got bad at night. Today being saturday it has hurt most of the day. I've tried gargling warm salt water, cepacol, tylenol, ibuprofen, ive been drinking water, had yogurt, jolly ranchers, and i have gotten tons of rest and i still feel horrible. I also feel weak , and lightheaded.. how can i treat this and how long does it last?

Answers:

I always found that hot tea with 2+ tbs of honey always helped ease the pain in my through also any thing really cold like popsicles ice cream milk shakes helped too. And if those 'work they make popsicles and cough drops that will numb your throat (and tongue) they feel really weird though



I'm not a doctor, but I'm a singer and a mom of 2 boys who have had frequent strep throat - that's what it sounds like to me. When I've had it, it felt like I was swallowing razor blades. If you have someone look at your throat and they see white patches, that's what it may be. And if that's the case, you'll need antibiotics.



if it's an infection, you need antibiotics. the weak and lightheaded lend itself to an infection, but you are missing the fever and greeny- brown sputum <i know- ick>



Strepsils are very good for relieving sore throats, if you can't get one or they don't work I suggest talking to a doctor~




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