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[gigafive]

My throat hurts. It has for about a week.

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[alcamar]

Drink lots of water, get some rest, try not to talk too much. Use Chlorceptic(sp?), and if it continues for a few more days, go to a doc. Might need antibiotics or such.

*hugs*

[frolicswllamas]

I second the antibiotics. What usually happens with me is a viral cold infection which turns into a secondary bacterial t hroat infection. The antibiotics help. but so does any type of decongestant, like antihistimine stuff or benadryl, sudafed--it dries up the gunk in your sinus/nasal cavities and prevents it from sliding/dripping (this is gross, I know, but I've had detailed discussions with doctors about it) down your throat, which is where the pain originates. If you dry it up, most of the pain stops.

[frolicswllamas]

Or you might just have strep throat.

Or some random other throat hurt.

:o)

[danilia]

*HUGS* I'm sorry. That's one of my least favorite spots to have something wrong. Feel better and take super good care of yourself.

[jopasm]

Blech. That's no fun. Here's my contribution to the advice you've received so far:
orange juice, if it doesn't irritate your throat - vitamin C is good for you. :)

Hot tea with honey is also soothing.

Hope you feel better soon!