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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:11 PM Original message |
I need, I mean REALLY NEED, your sore throat remedies...Please!! |
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molly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
1. You need to see a doctor |
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jbfam4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I agree with Molly |
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molly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. OK - I have tons of atni-biotics around here - stocked up |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:24 PM Response to Reply #10 |
47. Antibiotics don't work for viruses they just have to run their courses... |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
23. Thanks jbfam. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
22. Thanks molly. Due to an immune deffiency I go on courses of antibiotics. |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
2. Just plain Tylenol works for me. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:39 PM Response to Reply #2 |
24. Thank you trotsky. I hadn't done any medication yet, but I think it is |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
3. Apple cidar vinegar and water |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
25. Ooh, I'll have to try that. I hadn't hear of that one. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
5. 4 ibuprofin; 800 mgs will make it all go away. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. If you do this be sure to eat some crackers or something |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:44 PM Response to Reply #5 |
26. Thank you rad. I have a prescription in the cupboard of Ibuprofen. |
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BlackVelvetElvis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
6. I had strep once, and took motrin |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:44 PM Response to Reply #6 |
28. Thank you BlackVelvet. I think I'm going to end up having to do that |
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Blue_State_Elitist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
7. Tonsils Removed |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. I wish that were true. |
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LeftPeopleFinishFirst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
20. That's not exactly true |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
29. Oooh, I hope not! |
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northofdenali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
8. Till you can get to the doc, MrsG - |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:46 PM Response to Reply #8 |
30. Thank north, I hadn't heard of that one either. |
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northofdenali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:50 PM Response to Reply #30 |
52. Eucalyptus is kind of the "natural" ingredient, it mimics |
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snoochie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
9. Chloraseptic throat spray |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:47 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. Thanks snoochie. I thought we had some of that here, but apparently |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. I wish I could give you one. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
33. Thank you Pithlet. It's good to know I am not alone in being a baby |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
13. If its that bad, go to the Dr tomorrow and find out if its strep throat |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:50 PM Response to Reply #13 |
34. Thank you Gman. I am just a little warm. I was thinking it could |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
15. Rum. Lots and lots of rum. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:51 PM Response to Reply #15 |
35. Hah! Thanks baldguy! |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:51 PM Response to Reply #15 |
53. I'd say bourbon, but same effect... |
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southerngirlwriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
16. Anne Lamott mentions this in her book |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
36. I'll try that one right now! |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
17. how often are you doing the salt gargle?? |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:53 PM Response to Reply #17 |
37. I was doing the same..every hour. And now it hurts too much. |
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LeftPeopleFinishFirst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
18. I have the same problem!! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
38. Here is a get well hug for you and I hope we get relief soon! I am hoping |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
19. I eat raw garlic |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
39. Thank you amazona. At this point I don't care what MrGrumpy thinks, |
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fishnfla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
21. Zinc Tablets |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:55 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. I've been sucking on "Get Better Bears". They are zinc sore throat |
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LeftPeopleFinishFirst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:19 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Mm |
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VOX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-27-04 06:37 AM Response to Reply #21 |
55. Agreed, zinc lozenges are the way to go. Look for Quantum brand... |
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shoopnyc123 (997 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
27. FRESH Ginger Tea, with Cayenne Pepper, Lemon, and Honey... |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:56 PM Response to Reply #27 |
41. Thank you shoop! I will have to try that one too. I am printing all of thi |
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phoebe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:24 PM Response to Reply #27 |
46. amen n/t |
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AndyP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
32. Drinking warm water or tea |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:57 PM Response to Reply #32 |
43. There are a few of us in this boat it seems. I think it may be the weather |
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Crowdance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
42. Roasted salt wrap |
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phoebe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
45. chop up one large onion and add about a quarter cup of honey |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
48. Chammomile tea, honey, lemon, echinacea, sleep, repeat :) |
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peacebuzzard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
49. Me too! I lost my voice twice today while talking on phone! |
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peacebuzzard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:32 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Zinc! Zinc! it works.... |
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caledesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-26-04 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
51. Take a swig of mouthwash and swallow. It works! nt |
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yellowdawgdem (972 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-27-04 06:27 AM Response to Original message |
54. Theraflu can be helpful |
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cryfordawn (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-27-04 07:02 AM Response to Original message |
56. Peroxide |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-27-04 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
57. Aspirin and CVS Benzocane Losenges |
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