Help! I cannot utter a word...

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   wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

   I have complete laryngitis today, nothing comes out of the pie hole when I talk (hubby's loving it).  But, seriously I feel like crap.  I was up most of the night last night because my throat is so painful, ate ice chips all night.  Anyone have a good sore throat remedy?  I'm so tired of feeling like $hit. 

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      tantrumposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      If you eat ice is worse. Will leave you without voice. the best thing is strepsils or something like it, and a hot tea with honey.

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      Daniel Carterposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, get some colloidal silver and take immediately. Or oregano oil will also do it. Kills bacteria and viruses fast. But you need to take as quickly as you can when you notice symptoms, so if you're going to use it, get it fast.
      
      You use silver like you use an antibiotic. About two weeks and then off. Your body needs to clear it all out. You can google colloidal silver and learn much more if you're interested.
      
      Get better quick!

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         Pearldiverposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         You should do a hub on this Daniel.... I know how good it is too, but have never taken the time to follow through on it.

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   rhamsonposted 16 years ago

   Lemon/honey tea.

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   Pearldiverposted 16 years ago

   YEP............... But I feel for Carl so I'm Not telling Ya

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      wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

      He's in heaven right now.  Was laughing his a$$ of this morning.  Just wait 'til he gets home...

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   wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

   Tea with honey, that does sound good.  Thanks.

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   ralwusposted 16 years ago

   hmmm, Dr visit in order?

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      wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Have been wondering.  My kids have all had this, the little germ spreaders.  I figure it's just a run of the mill virus, but if it's not better quickly I'm off.  Hate doctors.

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      Pearldiverposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hell I hope they put the thermometer in the right place WS

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         wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

           Not a dog, PD...

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      rednckwmnposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      where I live, they told me...
      "Sounds like swine flu. Stay home, you can not come in. We will not see you. We are banning all people wiht swine flu like symptoms from coming in. We dont want you to get the other patients sick. Drink lots of fluids and get some rest."
      So much for tamiflu.....

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   Ladybird33posted 16 years ago

   Ohhh, hope you feel better, warm up some whiskey, it will help, add honey and go to sleep.  Good luck.

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   lrohnerposted 16 years ago

   Gargle with warm salt water or apple cider vinegar.

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      wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Never heard of apple cider vinegar.  I can foresee stomach content evacuation, Irohner.

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      emdiposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Me too suggest the same

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   rednckwmnposted 16 years ago

   I had this too. I saw yor post the other day, about how you sound like demi, and i chuckled, cuz Ive been told the same thing before. try gargle with salt water. Do you have, sorry if its gross, but..alot of phlegm, postnasal drip? you can gargle with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Its gross, but it works. I am so sorry yoyr so sick. I honestly know how awful it is, I have been sick 2 times this fall already, and I quit smoking!!!! you got the neck pain and body aches and all? You could also try a Hot Toddy. A little one, to help you get some rest. The most important thing is sleep,(and liquids if ya can getthem down..) but its so hard when your so sick. Hope you get better soon!! It does go away, I promise.

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      wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for that and YES, check on all the above symptoms.  Achy, the whole nine yards.  It's so sucky trying to have enough energy for the kids when they get home from school.  And, of course it's going to be playdate (and slumber party) central here tonight.  I will try the hydrogen peroxide and water.  How long did yours last?

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         rednckwmnposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         I homeschool all 3 kids. Hubby kept saying...its jsut allergies, suck it up...till he got sick and I had to take care of him...
         I was real real sick about 5 days, then it gradually got better. I devloped a nasty cough towrads the end, and that didnt go away even though I felt better, for about ....2 weeks total? the throat thing got better in 4-5 days. I lost about 10 pounds in all, betweeen not being able to eat or sleep, and throwing up every time I coughed...]
         Its awful, I know. Get some rest. I would recommend postpoing sleepovers, if you can, to avoid spreading it....

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   Lady_Eposted 16 years ago

   Lemon and Honey will soothe it.
   
   Strepsil's help numb it.
   
   Hope your better soon.

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      wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Guess I'm dumb, but what are Strepsil's?  Never heard of 'em.

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         Lady_Eposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         http://www.strepsils.co.uk/ 
         
         They are like medicated sweets, sold in lots of shops.

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            wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you so much!  Will see if I can get them here. 

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    manlypoetrymanposted 16 years ago

    Well...you sound the same to us...if that helps you feel any better. (And I hope you do feel better!)
    
    
    By the way: Tea, Lemon, and Honey...like folks are saying...is good stuff...to get your singing voice back!

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    frogdroppingposted 16 years ago

    But at least you can type Look at all the cool hubberhelp/love you're getting. Throats are mainly for swallowing stuff anyway. You can always write things down (harshly and in CAPITALS) to indicate ire and so forth.
    
    I hope you get better soon WS

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       wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, frogdropping.  Yes, this thread is making me feel better.  I'm now out of the fetal position, even had a smile or two.  It's like virtual chicken noodle soup.    LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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    Pearldiverposted 16 years ago

    What Irohner has suggested for this (Strepp) is Cider Vinegar - warm it gargle it or even drink it.
    It acts as a mild antiseptic and is not harsh on your digestive system at all (as Hydrogen Peroxide will be). 
    Every Hour and you will find that it kills the bugs... not pickle them.

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       wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Just did it, not a happy camper as I smell like a big honking pickle, BUT my throat does feel better.  Thanks, Dr. Pearl.

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       rednckwmnposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       well, your not supposed to swallow it...gargle means you spit it out after...
       I only said that because it is in the directions on the back of the bottle, and it helped get rid of the boogers in my throat. Really did nothing for the pain, but the crap in my throat was causing the pain..see? I am sure vinegar, as a non chemical thing, would be way better!!! I just never heard of it before.
       Will toatlly try it out next time I am sick. wordscribe, if you have the cough, your throat is on its way to better, but you still have some stuff to get thru before its all over. I betchya your throat and voice are on the mend my tomorrow. For the cough, the best advice I ever got from a nurse...take Guinafeson..im sure I spelled it wrong..but it is the main ingredient of Mucinex...only you can buy it in generic, for alot cheaper...and it works. Loosens the mucus right up, no side effects,fantastic stuff. im all for natural remedies, I hate drugs, but this one so far seems to bve ok.

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          wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, yeah it does seem the junk draining into my throat is what's pissing it off so much.  I know the stuff you're talking about that starts with a 'g'.  I'm going to the drug store now.  Thanks again for the support, you're like my virtual nurse. 

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             rednckwmnposted 16 years agoin reply to this

             OH no!! Ihope I didnt give bad advice, its just how i lived thru it...
             cough meds, frequently called tussin..just make sure it is ONLY an expectorant..no suppressant, thats what can cause pnuemonia to set it..good luck!!! I am currently 100 percent better, with no lingering stuff. I am sure you will get over it too!!

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       glendoncabaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       May gargle with cider vinegar, but please dilute with glass of water if going to drink it.  add spoon of honey for drinking too.  Full strength cider vinegar will blast your stomach walls.
       
       dilute dilute dilute for drinking please.

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    wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

    Thanks, rednckwmn...  I already have the revolting cough which is ever so much fun for the fiery throat.  Thanks for the support.  Glad you're feeling better. 

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    wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

    Interesting, Daniel.  That's a new one for me...  It's always interesting to hear what people do for home remedies.  I've learned a lot today.  I just gargled with apple cider vinegar and it did help...  Oregano oil, huh?  Thanks for responding. 

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       Daniel Carterposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       BTW, oregano oil is spit fire. You can put about 4 or 5 drops of it in a tablespoon of olive oil to make it more palatable. Colloidal silver, however, is pretty much like drinking water. Hardly any taste to it at all.

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    rednckwmnposted 16 years ago

    PS, CALL OFF the sleep over!!! I know, one of THE worst things, is to let your kids down, but you need rest, and the other kids parents will thank you.

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    edguiderposted 16 years ago

    I had this last month. Tea with honey is the best recommendation I can give but add a little lemon to it as well

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    Pearldiverposted 16 years ago

    WS if all this fails  
    Then consider the BumbleTown Cure for Strepp Mouth...... They Send their Teeth Out for Dry Cleaning!

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       wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Bags packed, Google mapping Bumble Town currently.  Crap, I can't find it on the map...

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    RedSonja94posted 16 years ago

    I don't have any new advice, but I hope you're feeling better soon.

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    qbanmamiof2posted 16 years ago

    In my country when we have a severe sore throat or flu like we drink: Rum,Lime, and honey.
    
    It works and tastes yummy.
    
    There's always TheraFlu as well.  Hope you feel better

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       glendoncabaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Is that country jamaica.

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          qbanmamiof2posted 16 years agoin reply to this

          No hee hee I'm from Cuba

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             glendoncabaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

             Same cure used in here in jamaica.  Rum lime,honey.
             
             I visited Cuba once.  havana.

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    wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

    Thanks so much, everyone.  The cider vinegar is a big help, taste hiedeous, but I don't care.  I guess I'll have it on my bedside table tonight.  Strange, but effective.  Everone had such great suggestions.  No need for WebMD with HP! 

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    ScarletRyan1970posted 16 years ago

    A hot Jack Daniels will do the trick.

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    cosetteposted 16 years ago

    the only thing i can add to all the great advice you've gotten is that when i am sick with a sore throat, i find relief with Popsicles. they sort of anesthetize your throat because they are cold. plus if you have a fever they make you feel a little cooler...root beer or banana are the best.

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    wordscribe41posted 16 years ago

    Thanks, cosette.  I forgot about Popsicles, will see if I need them tomorrow.  I've been gargling with a warm water and apple cider mix which has really helped.  What a crummy day, I must say.  Really wanted to pump out a hub, but when I have a fever I'm worthless.  Maybe I'll write a hub on sore throats.  Hope you're well! 

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    Aquaposted 16 years ago

    Hey W.S. - hope you feel better soon! If not, get yee to the doctor to rule out strept etc.
    
    I actually like your idea of writing a hub on sore throats - go for it! (when you feel better of course)

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       wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Aqua.  Conrats on the 100 Hubber score.  Well deserved! 

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    Aquaposted 16 years ago

    aw..thanks! I appreciate that!
    
    Hey, feel free to contact me when you feel better. It would be fun to hash about social work and "other" topics - if you get my drift.

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       wordscribe41posted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Would love to, Aqua.  I've been curious what your specialization was.  Will shoot you off an email when I'm better. 

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    Vedant Satarkarposted 3 years ago

    You can use Curkey. It is a supplement that helps in soothing sore throat. Just keep the pastille between the gum and the cheek, and keep on sucking on it till it is dissolved completely.
    
    https://store.inzpera.com/products/curkey

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