Any good recommedations for a sore throat?

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-06-08, 11:31 AM

Sore throats always seem to be the one thing that can't be eased with OTC drugs. Been drinking tea and water constantly. Run the humidifier every night. Tried throat spray, throat lozenges, cough medicine, etc. and nothing seems to work to ease the pain. This is probably the worst one I've had in a while and wondered if the Otters had any suggestions.

Any suggestion is appreciated, OTC that worked for you, home remedies, etc.

ETA: yeah probably going to get a strep test this afternoon, no other symptoms just the throat. But if it's viral don't think they can do antibiotics and just have to wait it out.

dick_grayson · 08-06-08, 11:32 AM

gargle with some gentleman's relish?

Liver&Onions · 08-06-08, 11:34 AM

get it checked for Strep.

TallGuyMe · 08-06-08, 11:36 AM

most common causes of sore throat are either 1. post nasal drip from poorly controlled seasonal allergies, so try claritin or zyrtec with ocean mist/saline nasal sprays 2-3 times a day to dry that shit up =OR= from 2. subtle acid reflux... maybe not enough to feel traditional midepigastric "burning", but subtle caustic vapors can travel up and irritate your throat, therefore try some prilosec otc or zantac.

kvrdave · 08-06-08, 11:37 AM

Two Ball Throat Cream

zoomgirl · 08-06-08, 11:40 AM

Slippery Elm....it is sold in health food stores...and REALLY works!
you can get it as a cough drop, or get it in it's "raw" form and put it in tea.

Larry C. · 08-06-08, 11:44 AM

Funny stuff... but what works really nice is....

Mix some salt in a warm glass of water.

Gargle a couple of times

It should feel a bit better.

Larry C. · 08-06-08, 11:45 AM

Funny stuff... but what works really nice is....

Mix some salt in a warm glass of water.

Gargle a couple of times

It should feel a bit better.

Larry C. · 08-06-08, 11:48 AM

oops sorry for double post connection got weird on me.

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-06-08, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kvrdave

Two Ball Throat Cream

Chilled?

dieinafire · 08-06-08, 11:59 AM

Maybe a protein shake.

kvrdave · 08-06-08, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Duh Vuh Duh

Chilled?

Shaken, not stirred.

Oh, but thank you for that set up.

wishbone · 08-06-08, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Duh Vuh Duh

ETA: yeah probably going to get a strep test this afternoon, no other symptoms just the throat. But if it's viral don't think they can do antibiotics and just have to wait it out.

It was a couple of months ago but I woke in the middle night with a painful sore throat that hurt like hell. I had been getting over some chest congestion but the doctor said it was viral and that I had to wait it out too. They ran a test for strep but it was negative. I got a script for some cough syrup but it had codeine so I could only take it at night... zzzz.

The doctor recommended Cepacol and that did help a bit.

fishdude · 08-06-08, 12:59 PM

Scotch works great!

I prefer a single malt ..... specifically Glenrothes but there are plenty of others that should help.

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-13-08, 12:23 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions, tried a few, but didn't work to good as it turned out to be much worse.

I knew you were all waiting in anticipation to see what happened, so thought I would give you some closure.

Left work early Wed. afternoon, then woke up Thurs. morning and my throat was so swollen, I was literally choking on my uvula (that punching bag in the back of your throat), which swelled to about 8 times normal size, where I could feel in on the bottom of my throat. Went to urgentcare and they said it was tonsilitis. Prescribed antibiotics and said to take ibuprofen, asked if there was anything they could do now since I could barely talk and was literally choking on my own throat and they said they don't usually remove tonsils unless it's chronic and wont remove them if they are infected anyway.

So, spent the next 36 hrs just trying to breath and not choke on my uvula, very weird feeling, btw. Physically cringed when I had to swallow and got by on soup and water for those days and even hard to get the noodles down. Finally, on the third day antibiotics started to kick in, but those first few days were worst pain/illness of my life. Only back to about 70% now and missed 3 days of work. I rarely get sick so this one was terrible.

So, there you have it, figured I would give you all some closure, now if I could only get some closure on the online dating advice thread...

Robertwoj · 08-13-08, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Duh Vuh Duh

Thanks for all the suggestions, tried a few...

Uhmm.....

which ones?

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-13-08, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertwoj

Uhmm.....

which ones?

Salt water gargle, slippery elm, none of Dave's shaken cream.

Mikael79 · 08-13-08, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duh Vuh Duh

Salt water gargle, slippery elm, none of Dave's shaken cream.

But did you try his Two Ball Throat Cream?

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-13-08, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikael79

But did you try his Two Ball Throat Cream?

No, he said all of the cream got frozen at the plant and spoiled.

kvrdave · 08-13-08, 05:22 PM

I can get more.

Duh Vuh Duh · 08-13-08, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvrdave

I can get more.

I'll pass, the antibiotics seems to be working, I'll let you save it for the Mrs.' sore throats.

kvrdave · 08-13-08, 06:07 PM

She never gets them

mmconhea · 08-14-08, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallGuyMe

most common causes of sore throat are either 1. post nasal drip from poorly controlled seasonal allergies, so try claritin or zyrtec with ocean mist/saline nasal sprays 2-3 times a day to dry that shit up =OR= from 2. subtle acid reflux... maybe not enough to feel traditional midepigastric "burning", but subtle caustic vapors can travel up and irritate your throat, therefore try some prilosec otc or zantac.

very good advice!

clckworang · 08-14-08, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvrdave

She never gets them

Or maybe she does, but she gets her home remedy from somewhere else.

08-06-08, 11:31 AM	#1
Duh Vuh Duh DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,538	Any good recommedations for a sore throat? Sore throats always seem to be the one thing that can't be eased with OTC drugs. Been drinking tea and water constantly. Run the humidifier every night. Tried throat spray, throat lozenges, cough medicine, etc. and nothing seems to work to ease the pain. This is probably the worst one I've had in a while and wondered if the Otters had any suggestions. Any suggestion is appreciated, OTC that worked for you, home remedies, etc. ETA: yeah probably going to get a strep test this afternoon, no other symptoms just the throat. But if it's viral don't think they can do antibiotics and just have to wait it out. __________________ There are some things contest money can't buy. For everything else, there's. duh vuh duh - NCMojo Well I didn't taste any poop. Normal tasting butt. - mhg83 Last edited by Duh Vuh Duh; 08-06-08 at 11:40 AM.

08-06-08, 11:34 AM	#3
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fishdude DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Near Philly--Go Flyers!! Posts: 1,674	Scotch works great! I prefer a single malt ..... specifically Glenrothes but there are plenty of others that should help. __________________ "Nothing says "Surprise!!!" like being midstroke and having her dog stick his cold wet nose in your asscrack." - weargle My Dvd's

08-06-08, 11:32 AM	#2
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08-06-08, 11:36 AM	#4
TallGuyMe DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 10,346	most common causes of sore throat are either 1. post nasal drip from poorly controlled seasonal allergies, so try claritin or zyrtec with ocean mist/saline nasal sprays 2-3 times a day to dry that shit up =OR= from 2. subtle acid reflux... maybe not enough to feel traditional midepigastric "burning", but subtle caustic vapors can travel up and irritate your throat, therefore try some prilosec otc or zantac.

08-06-08, 11:40 AM	#6
zoomgirl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY NY- it's a hellava town Posts: 469	Slippery Elm....it is sold in health food stores...and REALLY works! you can get it as a cough drop, or get it in it's "raw" form and put it in tea.

08-06-08, 11:44 AM	#7
Larry C. DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: Let's Go Heat! Posts: 6,937	Funny stuff... but what works really nice is.... Mix some salt in a warm glass of water. Gargle a couple of times It should feel a bit better.

08-06-08, 11:45 AM	#8
Larry C. DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: Let's Go Heat! Posts: 6,937	Funny stuff... but what works really nice is.... Mix some salt in a warm glass of water. Gargle a couple of times It should feel a bit better.

08-06-08, 11:48 AM	#9
Larry C. DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: Let's Go Heat! Posts: 6,937	oops sorry for double post connection got weird on me.

08-13-08, 12:23 PM	#15
Duh Vuh Duh DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,538	Thanks for all the suggestions, tried a few, but didn't work to good as it turned out to be much worse. I knew you were all waiting in anticipation to see what happened, so thought I would give you some closure. Left work early Wed. afternoon, then woke up Thurs. morning and my throat was so swollen, I was literally choking on my uvula (that punching bag in the back of your throat), which swelled to about 8 times normal size, where I could feel in on the bottom of my throat. Went to urgentcare and they said it was tonsilitis. Prescribed antibiotics and said to take ibuprofen, asked if there was anything they could do now since I could barely talk and was literally choking on my own throat and they said they don't usually remove tonsils unless it's chronic and wont remove them if they are infected anyway. So, spent the next 36 hrs just trying to breath and not choke on my uvula, very weird feeling, btw. Physically cringed when I had to swallow and got by on soup and water for those days and even hard to get the noodles down. Finally, on the third day antibiotics started to kick in, but those first few days were worst pain/illness of my life. Only back to about 70% now and missed 3 days of work. I rarely get sick so this one was terrible. So, there you have it, figured I would give you all some closure, now if I could only get some closure on the online dating advice thread... __________________ There are some things contest money can't buy. For everything else, there's. duh vuh duh - NCMojo Well I didn't taste any poop. Normal tasting butt. - mhg83

08-13-08, 05:22 PM	#20
kvrdave DVD Talk God Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 79,152	I can get more. __________________ Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated, but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. - C.S. Lewis

08-13-08, 06:07 PM	#22
kvrdave DVD Talk God Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 79,152	She never gets them __________________ Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated, but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. - C.S. Lewis