Throat Ache!
 

I am so embarrassed to start a thread on this! I feel like such a baby!

For the past 9 days, I've had what began as a possible sinus infection, mighta-been-a cold, think-it-was-a-flu and now a full-blown what-the-flock-is-this-mystery-virus? I be illin'.

I have labored breathing from congestion, a painful, deep chest cough, a bloody nose from tissue abuse and worst of all, a raw, sore throat that defies words. I can barely swallow and as of midnight, I lost my voice. I've never, ever completely lost my voice.

Here's where you come in! Do any of you have any tips on how to soothe a painful throat ache? I would appreciate any advice muchly.

I have tried Chloraseptic, only to have it burn as I choke. I have drank my own weight in piping hot tea, and am taking Promethazine (an anti-hystamine & cough suppressant) and Tylenol 3 under my Doctor's care for the accompanying fever I had for a few days. The throat pain, however, is unbearable. So much so that I cannot sleep and actually began crying. :( My lips are like two pringles and the inside of my nose feels like a triscuit. And I think I must have swallowed a cheese grater.

Is anybody else sick? I know poor Alisa has been battling the flu, but is anybody else going through the same symptoms that I am? This is really new to me, erego the panicked 4 a.m. post! This thing is hangin' on for dear life and only getting worse.

And in the way too much information department, a lovely bout of PMS to top it all off. I'm so tired and confused that any moment now I'm sure I'll shove a tampon down my throat and pour salt water up my..oh, nevermind. Nobody needs that imagery. Ick. :(

Let's just hope it doesn't gargle back. :evil:

I got no cure. Just wanted to post some get well wishes. :)

Okay, and maybe offer you my weight in piping hot tea. :coffee: You'll never finish that cup.

Things that fight the flu

1. A trip to the doctor
2. Jelly Bellys
3. Jack Daniels
4. Ice Cream
5. Green NyQuil
6. Sleep
7. Balloons
8. Soup
9. Jack Daniels
and 10. More hot tea!

:gnome:or kiddin' around.....feel better soon!

Ally, it almost sounds like it has turned into Strep Throat. It is time for another trip to the Doc for some anitbiotics.

I agree with Mousey Girl, Ally. Any sore throat that is that painful could be strep, unless you have ulcerations in your mouth as well. Then it might be something called Apthous Stomatitis (sp?), which Tori had a few years back. Very painful and since it's viral antibiotics won't do anything. Her dance teacher had this last month, and was put on steroids, which she said helped a lot. (She described exactly the same symptoms as you, Ally). Feel better!

GusGus is going through something similar. She has been coughing so bad that it actually makes her hork (and the coughing is causing it - no other symptoms to cause the technicolor yawn).

She was at the docs on Thursday and it tuurns to be, of all things, and allergy reaction. Of course got some drugs (in her case, she was taking chugging cough syrup and Nyquil for naught). They seem to be lessening the symptoms but she still couldn't sleep last night (although she is sleeping as I type this thankfully).

Get thee to a doctor M'Lady!

Get your butt back to the doctor missy. And get a strep culture.

But in the mean time:

Get some chapstick for your lips. Straight up old skool chapstick (doesn't matter what flavor). Avoid the caffinated tea (will dehydrate you).
Gargle with salt water as hot as you can stand it.
Add Honey to your tea ;)
Get some Sprite and OJ
Ludens makes a good lozenge

Ally,

It could be allergies. Mine are pretty intense lately. Heather, who is usually not affected by allergies, has been tapping my Allegra bottle. So I know they're bad this season.

It could also be strep. Which needs to be taken care of quickly.

Bottom line: it's not worth trying to self-diagnose or medicate, when doctors are available. I agree with Mousey, Kevy, and BTD. Get thee to a doctor.

And feel better soon!

You sound like you caught what I have. It's going around. Not sure what IT is but my voice is weak, nose is runny, coughing, congestion, etc etc. Take some COLDEEZE.

Get better soon. :snuffle:

Or maybe you're pregnant :eek:

I agree with the go to the Dr crowd. I just sent my mom that way a couple days ago.

Honey in tea can help or my dads old remedy is putting lemon juice in water, heat, then add the honey for sweetness. I grew up on that and it actually soothes a sore throat.

Most of all:
Lots of rest, fluids and try to stay positive!

I'm so sorry you are so sick, get well soon!