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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
 Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:43:09 PM
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| Any suggestions? I have a horrible sore throat and even talking which is 95% of my work is killing me right now. My throat feels like I gargles with broken glass. What works best over the counter to numb this so I can get some sales done? |
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darkstar
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Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:50:22 PM
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| I use old tried and true, tea and lots of honey! |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:51:58 PM
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| This sounds terrible but it will get rid of the sore throat quickly. Gargle with red pepper the more the better (as much as you can stand) and water. I do it every time and it really works fast. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:54:56 PM
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I just got this off of a website.
May be the most effective sore throat remedy is using Cayenne Pepper for a Hot and Spicy Gargle:
•The most amazing and effective treatment is using 5 shakes of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Powder in a cup of hot water (or herbal tea or saline solution or lemon juice) and gargle every 15 minutes with the spicy elixir. May swallow each time a tiny bit. Gargling with cayenne can cause a strong burning sensation of lips and tongue. Therefore is good keeping milk or yogurt in your mouth after gargling until the burning disappears.
•If you do not have Cayenne pepper use 10-20 drops of Tabasco sauce in a glass of warm water, the effect will be the same.
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If you do not have access to Cayenne or Tabasco, chili peppers, hot paprika or white pepper are similarly useful. All this pungent spices contain capsaicin, which dulls the pain and has anti-viral properties.
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jscorbett
4602 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:55:26 PM
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| Carrie is correct the capsacin ( stuff that makes it hot ) is one of the very first numbing agents used in the world |
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Jonas
1217 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 12:56:14 PM
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| Sounds like you're getting what I had. Horrible sore throat followed by fever, congestion, and a cough that persists for days. Hopefully not and its just a sore throat. I prescibe alcohol, preferably 80 proof. |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 1:07:06 PM
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| Your right, that sounds horrible. I'll try that when I get home. For now I just need to run out durring lunch and grab something till I can get home. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 1:10:12 PM
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| It's natural too. You never know what is in those over the counter medicines. |
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crankyusi
848 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 1:13:15 PM
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| About 2 tablespoons of salt mixed with about a quarter cup of water, stir briskly, gargle till you can't handle it anymore. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 3:58:46 PM
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Originally posted by crankyusi
About 2 tablespoons of salt mixed with about a quarter cup of water, stir briskly, gargle till you can't handle it anymore.
That's what my grandmother used to make us do. Trust me, the pepper works a lot better. My grandmother was from Ireland so salt and water were a cure all for anything mouth/throat related. Your gums are bleeding, gargle salt water, sore throat gargle salt water, bit your tongue off, gargle salt water... |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:00:48 PM
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| Just got back from Urgent care. I have strep throat and the flu! Freaking awesome! |
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VVance
6599 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:09:41 PM
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Originally posted by crankyusi
About 2 tablespoons of salt mixed with about a quarter cup of water, stir briskly, gargle till you can't handle it anymore.
That's disgusting....but it works. |
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homebroker@sbcgl
7370 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:12:09 PM
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Good news is sounds like it not Swine Flu. I had the flu a few weeks ago, all I cared about is hope it's not the swine Flu, was not. Hope you feel better soon!
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Originally posted by CreditRepGal
Just got back from Urgent care. I have strep throat and the flu! Freaking awesome!
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:20:01 PM
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| Hope you feel better soon too. I had strep throat the first time I did the pepper trick and it worked! I really thought it was going to be worse then it was but it wasn't that bad. I hope poor lil Riddick doesn't get strep or the flu! |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:29:38 PM
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| Well I've got amoxicillin and Tamiflu and a whole box of face masks I will wear for the next 24 hours around Riddick so that in addition to 3 bottles of Lysol disinfectant spray, a big bottle of hand sanitizer and Daddy on full baby duty I hope I can keep the little man from getting sick. I'll definetley be trying the pepper trick.... It better not hurt Carrie! I'm a weenie when it comes to pain! Ha ha thanks for the help everyone.. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:43:08 PM
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Originally posted by CreditRepGal
Well I've got amoxicillin and Tamiflu and a whole box of face masks I will wear for the next 24 hours around Riddick so that in addition to 3 bottles of Lysol disinfectant spray, a big bottle of hand sanitizer and Daddy on full baby duty I hope I can keep the little man from getting sick. I'll definetley be trying the pepper trick.... It better not hurt Carrie! I'm a weenie when it comes to pain! Ha ha thanks for the help everyone..
um yeah, about the hurting part....it hurts just the same as eating something really really spicy. It only lasts a minute or two and then you'll feel so much better that it is totally worth it. |
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Tsnyder
10574 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:58:22 PM
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Back in my rock and roll days I used to go to the
health food store and get Slippery Elm throat lozenges.
No voice in the afternoon... singing like a bird by show time!
Tsnyder |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 4:58:44 PM
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| I figured as much..... spicy stuff doesnt bother me bt my throat already hurts... I survived proxide as a kid, I can probably handle this. :) |
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NobleHouse
439 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 5:29:21 PM
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| Even though you need to talk in your line of work and you need to work, the best way to really get rid of that sore throat is to get some rest. Learned that the hard way, tried to push myself before just ended up losing more productivity when it got worse. |
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cspatmon
5364 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 08:07:56 AM
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...other words...why don't you keep your sick azz at home. I hated working with sick people that had no regard for their co-workers well being. Spreading their germs around and felt that the company would fall apart without their presence. It was a time home remedies could get you through many minor ailments however, I wouldn't trust them today. Miss Alina, if you have medical insurance use it...and having the assurance from your doctor will bring you better results and more of a piece of mind....other words you'll know what ails you...feel better!!! |
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lemeuss
1862 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 08:39:19 AM
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Feel better soon Alina,
Let us know if you try the pepper mix, Im curious!
I've got a last batch of cayennes and habeneros growing out back and need to pick them before frost, maybe I'll keep some around for medicinal purposes! |
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craigppls
2115 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 08:52:28 AM
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All the home cures in the world won't fix strep... It's good you got real meds...
Lots of fluids and stay home...
PS... Wash hands a lot with hot water and soap... Hand sans don't real work... |
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k10602
312 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 08:57:13 AM
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if you dont want to use the pepper trick - try hot tea and LOTS of lemon - that will do it as well - of course the salt water gargle is great for a sore throat too.
Good Luck hope you feel better - I know I had it TWICE two months back to back and felt like I had been hit by a truck - so try and rest as much as you can and let your husband do as much for the baby as possible - mask is great idea - but less contact rather than more....
fell better soon...... |
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mcmoney
743 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 09:00:27 AM
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Originally posted by CreditRepGal
Any suggestions? I have a horrible sore throat and even talking which is 95% of my work is killing me right now. My throat feels like I gargles with broken glass. What works best over the counter to numb this so I can get some sales done?
Tequilla. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 09:07:07 AM
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Originally posted by craigppls
All the home cures in the world won't fix strep... It's good you got real meds...
Lots of fluids and stay home...
PS... Wash hands a lot with hot water and soap... Hand sans don't real work...
Sorry have to disagree with you. I have done it and it works. I have recommended it to people ever since and it has worked for them as well. |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 09:45:54 AM
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I did use my health insurace, hence the antibiotics and Tamiflu or can't you read? And I do have a private office in which to keep away from other people. My job is none of your nosy business Celia but I do have my own accounts and clients to attend to and I fail to see the benefits of sitting on my azz at home acomplishing nothing or sitting in my office and doing my job that supports my family... Maybe I should just quit and let the government pay my bills huh? Thanks Celia but you are the LAST person on this outpost I would take any advice from.
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Originally posted by cspatmon
...other words...why don't you keep your sick azz at home. I hated working with sick people that had no regard for their co-workers well being. Spreading their germs around and felt that the company would fall apart without their presence. It was a time home remedies could get you through many minor ailments however, I wouldn't trust them today. Miss Alina, if you have medical insurance use it...and having the assurance from your doctor will bring you better results and more of a piece of mind....other words you'll know what ails you...feel better!!!
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 09:51:20 AM
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| I did try the Pepper trick... after cholking for about 20 minutes followed by downing a couple glasses of water and gargling with some salt water my throat was nmb for about 30 minutes than it started hurting again... I couldnt bring myself to do it again. I can see how it could work but the chest cough about killed me. I did however really apreciate my wonderful husband who not only took care of my son all night but also made me dinner and homemade tea from our herb garden and took great care of me... I even got breakfast in bed this morning! Just being taken care of so wonderfully was worth being sick! |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:39:38 AM
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Originally posted by CreditRepGal
I did try the Pepper trick... after cholking for about 20 minutes followed by downing a couple glasses of water and gargling with some salt water my throat was nmb for about 30 minutes than it started hurting again... I couldnt bring myself to do it again. I can see how it could work but the chest cough about killed me. I did however really apreciate my wonderful husband who not only took care of my son all night but also made me dinner and homemade tea from our herb garden and took great care of me... I even got breakfast in bed this morning! Just being taken care of so wonderfully was worth being sick!
Yeah probably mixed with the flu it's not going to be as helpful. Sorry. |
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craigppls
2115 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:48:17 AM
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Originally posted by carriemaese
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Originally posted by craigppls
All the home cures in the world won't fix strep... It's good you got real meds...
Lots of fluids and stay home...
PS... Wash hands a lot with hot water and soap... Hand sans don't real work...
Sorry have to disagree with you. I have done it and it works. I have recommended it to people ever since and it has worked for them as well.
Strep is an infection...your home remedies wont do shiit for...so if you dont treat it...then you can get real problems...
Home remedies for a cold fine...for strep...lol no.
Funny thing the meds kick this easly...so why suffer... |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:50:38 AM
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Originally posted by craigppls
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Originally posted by carriemaese
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Originally posted by craigppls
All the home cures in the world won't fix strep... It's good you got real meds...
Lots of fluids and stay home...
PS... Wash hands a lot with hot water and soap... Hand sans don't real work...
Sorry have to disagree with you. I have done it and it works. I have recommended it to people ever since and it has worked for them as well.
Strep is an infection...your home remedies wont do shiit for...so if you dont treat it...then you can get real problems...
Home remedies for a cold fine...for strep...lol no.
Funny thing the meds kick this easly...so why suffer...
You're entitled to your opinion. |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:54:20 AM
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| Well I think it would have helped more if I didnt have this wreched cough that made me choke when I was gargling.... it did help with the throat pain... It's all good... |
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craigppls
2115 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 11:00:26 AM
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strep will start improving within hours of the first antibiotic pill.
or suffer for up two weeks without antibiotics and risk really getting sick and then needing a hospital stay.
A simple sore throat which you get with a cold...it not strep. |
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nw@8brook
538 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 11:40:53 AM
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| if you get the 5 day amoxicillin, your sore throat should be much better within the next 24 hours. As for the flu, OD yourself on nyquil, passout for the next 24 hours and you should be fine. If you can't find nyquil, vodka will do as well. |
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carriemaese
3884 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 11:43:20 AM
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Originally posted by nw@8brook
if you get the 5 day amoxicillin, your sore throat should be much better within the next 24 hours. As for the flu, OD yourself on nyquil, passout for the next 24 hours and you should be fine. If you can't find nyquil, vodka will do as well.
Nyquil is the bomb when you need to sleep. |
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CreditRepGal
1972 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 11:56:14 AM
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| My Dr. perscribed me amoxicillin yesterday for the strep which I started taking last night along with Tamiflu which is supposed to help shorten the lenght of time I have the flu. As I stated above I went to the Dr. at urgent care yesterday afternoon. The Strep is not yet improving much but it hasnt even been 24 hours... |
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syndicator
442 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 7:06:09 PM
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If you have strep Zithromax or the generic Azitromyicin is much better. It's basically amoxicillan on steroids.
Its usually used on bacterial infections like strep.
It works so well it treat chlamydia and gonorrhea too (source: wikipedia).
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Originally posted by CreditRepGal
My Dr. perscribed me amoxicillin yesterday for the strep which I started taking last night along with Tamiflu which is supposed to help shorten the lenght of time I have the flu. As I stated above I went to the Dr. at urgent care yesterday afternoon. The Strep is not yet improving much but it hasnt even been 24 hours...
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