Sore Infected Throat?!
Question: Im on antibiotics - amoxicillin, have had the throat infection for about two days now, its so painful i dont know what to do with myself, and i find my muscles begin to cease up.
Does anyone know any quicker cures? or something to soothe the pain?
Thanks, x
Answers: Im on antibiotics - amoxicillin, have had the throat infection for about two days now, its so painful i dont know what to do with myself, and i find my muscles begin to cease up.
Does anyone know any quicker cures? or something to soothe the pain?
Thanks, x
85% of ALL sore throats are viral and thus totally unaffected by antibiotics. Overall, even in bacterial sore throats, the effect of antibiotics is statistically to reduce the symptoms by no more than 24 hours. For this reason many good doctors rarely prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat.
Virtually all of the 15% of bacterial sore throats are due to streptococcus, this organism remains 100% sensitive to the narrow spectrum antibiotic Penicillin V. giving a broad spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin significantly increases the risk of side effects. These commonly include: thrush in women, diarrhoea, vomiting and skin rashes. In addition patients who turn out to have Mono ( glandular fever) can have specific adverse effects with complex penicillins.
Local treatment with either Diflam or chloraseptic sprays can reduce local inflamation and discomfort, while taking simple paracetamol and fluids can also help. gargling with either salt water or aspirin should be avoided as it is both harmful and may be irritant.
get on those popsicles for a quick break from the pain
Try some Tyelnol and garggling with salt and warm water, but let your antibiotics do its job. Get a lot of rest and take it easy -- let your body heal.
This is harsh and hard to do....but it works.
Gargle with apple cider vinegar. If you can't take it full strength, mix it with a little water. Gargle as long as you can before spitting it out. Gargle as needed to stop the pain.
u'll have to gargle lots ,,,, just add half a teaspoon of pure salt to a glass of water and gargle with it 3-4 times a day ,,, instead of the salt u can also use less than a pinch of pure turmuric in the water ...
i have had lots of throat problems in th past ,,i have even undergone tonsilectomy and still have a very sensitive throat ..... believe me ,,, no amount of medication helps .... only gargles will help you ... ! get well soon !
hmm. i also had sore throat last week. i know how painful it is. try the following:
*gargle luke warm water with salt
*drink plenty of water (not cold)
*avoid sweets
*try some hot packs
*take some vitamins
*take some rest
*it is still best to consult a doctor dear for better diagnosis and drug prescription
get well soon!! =)