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post #1 of 12
11/12/02 at 7:37pm
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What can I do to help my throat stop hurting. I'm not feverish or anything...just feel under the weather with a sore throat. Is there anything natural that could help it?

How many days should a sore throat last before you visit the doctor?

Poor Devon, he has a sore throat to. But he seems to be handling it a lot better than me. I think it's something Michael brought home from school...but Michael seems to be doing okay(he was sick over the weekend with it).
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post #2 of 12
11/12/02 at 8:02pm
I made sure to keep my fluids up and I drank some hot tea(decaf) Hot beverages seemed to help my throat feel better. I know some people recommend Chammomile while pregnant.

I really did not take any of that lovely Sudafed because I was kinda nervous to take it. So I just got rest, drank lots of water and had a glass of tea when it got horribly bad. Although if you don't like tea, my suggestion won't help.....lol
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post #3 of 12
11/12/02 at 8:20pm
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Thanks Wendy....I think I will see how the hot tea goes.
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post #4 of 12
11/12/02 at 8:28pm
I wish I had some secret answer that would help all of us get better!!!

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post #5 of 12
11/12/02 at 8:48pm
Honey helps, if it is really bad just have a teaspoon of honey, I swear you can feel the relief as it goes down. Or else honey with lemon and hot water.

These are really good for colds as well

I hope your throat feels better soon Tara, it is no fun having a sore throat and for Devon too
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post #6 of 12
11/12/02 at 9:25pm
Running a humidifier might help, if you have one. Since you're in MN, I assume you've been running your heaters. The hot dry air from the heaters might be adding to the irritation in your throat. If you don't have a humidifier, you could place a pot of water on a heating grate. That should put a little moisture into the air.

I hope you feel better soon, Tara!
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post #7 of 12
11/13/02 at 11:09am
Licorice root tea is soothing to the throat. Tyoically doesn't need any additional sweetening either Also helps upset stomach.
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post #8 of 12
11/13/02 at 2:29pm
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Thanks everyone!

So far today I am feeling little pain(almost none...), so I think it is going away! Fingers crossed!!
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post #9 of 12
11/13/02 at 2:38pm
yay Tara! I hope you get better soon!
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post #10 of 12
11/13/02 at 6:30pm
Sorry I'm late on this one... Fluids, rest, humidity should all help. I find tea with honey & lemon can help....
Feel better soon!
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post #11 of 12
11/18/02 at 11:54am
Those are great ideas...just in time for me since I am now under the weather since Michael has been ill.

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post #12 of 12
11/19/02 at 12:27am
I know the feeling Tara. I am making a Dr's appt as soon as I can and having my tonsils out after the holidays.
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