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What can i take for the worst sore throat

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sprite25 · 22/05/2017 07:52

Hi all just wondering if anyone has any tips of what I can do to relieve a raw, stinging sore throat? I've been taking paracetamol but it's not touching it, strepsils say consult your doctor if you're pregnant. It's so sore it's making me feel sicky. TIA

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CrunchieFeeling · 22/05/2017 07:59

Very hot water, loads of salt, gargle. I always believed this was an old wives tale but it helps. It can flush out pockets of germs and the salt helps of course. I do it and every time I'm surprised

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sprite25 · 22/05/2017 08:05

Thank you, I've heard of it but always thought it sounded gross but am willing to try anything now

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GrumpySusan · 22/05/2017 08:32

A wedge of lemon & 2tsp honey in a mug of boiling water really soothed mine last week! Sort of coats it so it feels less raw.

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Lemondrop99 · 22/05/2017 10:51

I was also going to suggest gargling salt water. Just make sure you spit it out!

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SummerRayne17 · 22/05/2017 12:50

If it's no better within 3 days, then do go and see your doctor as it might be a throat infection that requires antibiotics. Hope you feel better soon!

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Oulavache · 22/05/2017 12:51

Another one for gargle with salt water, doesn't have to be hot though. Very effective.

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sprite25 · 22/05/2017 14:44

Thank you for the replies, along with some paracetamol it has helped to ease it a little.

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Guiltypleasures001 · 22/05/2017 14:50

Honey and lemon hope it's better soon

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FayKnights · 27/05/2017 10:54

I came on to find solutions to the same thing, it's like razor blades in the throat. I'm definitely going to try all of the above. Achy joints too Sad
Get well soon Sprite!

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