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Start new job Tomo with worst sire thoat ever...

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Nonky · 04/03/2012 20:13

And ear ache in both ears :-( any other day and I'd be having the day off but it is really important that I go in tomorrow. I've phoned ooh and they've told me to self medicate. Ive tried everything but was wondering if anyone had any magic remedies just to get me through tomorrow. Please!!!

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Nonky · 04/03/2012 20:14

Obviously I meant sore throat not sire Blush

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gingeroots · 04/03/2012 20:20

Oh you poor thing .
I personally swear by goldenseal tincture ,but that's just me and I'm sure you'd not be able to track down on a sunday night ...

Lots of fluids , honey and lemon with dispersable aspirin dissolved in it ,or paracetomal .Early night .

Good luck tomorrow - perhaps as it's your first day you won't be expected to be fully operational ?
Can you discreetly let slip when you turn up that you're a bit below par ?

Bluestocking · 04/03/2012 20:40

You poor love, what a horrible situation! I find gargling with dispersable aspirin helps - put two in a small amount of water, swish around and get it all mixed up, then give the back of your throat a good old bathe with it. Get an early night, obviously. Lots of painkillers tomorrow, remember you can alternate paracetamol with ibuprofen. Good luck!

Nonky · 04/03/2012 22:49

Aw thank you both. It's made me feel better having some sympathy! I've just got back from out of hours with 2 doses of anti biotics to take before tomorrow morning and then another weeks worth for tonsilutus. Thanks for your kind advice I'll be following it throughout tomorrow. I'm a teacher so hoping my class will not be too noisy! Smile

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gingeroots · 05/03/2012 08:46

A teacher !
Noooooo you can't teach in that state !
What terrible bad timing .
Fingers crossed about the class .

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