Strep

[-Kitten]

Throat
have it
wan to commit suicide -from it loooooooooooool
meds dont work for shit
any tips to help sooth the pain?!

 

[euphoria]

chloraseptic throat spray - numbs the throat

hot tea, and lots of it

vitamins, sleep

 

[Tech Kinetics]

meds dont work for shit

What kind of meds?
Nothing will be effective against strep except Penicillin.
Don't count on otc or natural remedies.

 

[GOM]

Yes you will need some sort of Anti-Biotic -- Strep can lead to worse problems if not addressed promptly. Best wishes - I hope you feel better.

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

If strep throat progresses to rheumatic fever, it can cause permanent damage to your heart’s valves.

I have let strep run its course numerous times in my lifetime without knowing it was strep (did not go to the docs and antibiotics give me yeast infections which I fear more than a sore throat). My cardiologist friend thought I might have had rheumatic fever (had a rash) the last time about 4 years ago after he insisted on me having a cardiac work up. I have tricuspid and bicuspid regurgitation which I have no symptoms but my heart is permanently damaged.

 

[twentysix]

It's been days since your post but my advice for sore throats is only drinking water... Reduce fat/oil intake as this can make pain worse. This means no milk or greasy food. This just to reduce pain.

Also reduce food intake for a few days while you recover, as digestion uses a lot of resources to do. This might speed things.

Antibiotics probably a good idea.



Additional help.. possibly a tea made with honey. Manuka honey is known to be a really good antibiotic, but can be quite expensive.

Slippery Elm bark if you have access is also good for sore throats.

But it has been awhile since I've had strep.