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Hi on a course the next 2 days and dragged myself out of my sick bed. This is the 2 nd throat infection I have had in the past few weeks so went to a walk in clinic who prescribed clarithromycin. Had to leave the talks early as I was falling asleep as I've had zilch sleep. Still in a lot of pain in the throat. Any suggestions on making myself comfortable? I've got a headache, fever and sore throat but I can't take any more medication for a few hours. On the verge of ordering room service but this throat is agony when I eat. Not sure itll be worth itbut throat aside, i am abithungry. The bar lady offered me a free hot toddy but I think alcohol would be a bad idea so said no

Have you taken paracetamol and ibuprofen? Poor you, you sound rough

Soup from room service?

Chloraseptic throat spray will numb your throat. Gargling with salt OR soluble aspirin might help.

Difflam throat spray from the pharmacy.
Gargle soluble co codamol.
Sorry you feel so rough.

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't take ibuprofen as I get gastric bleeding if I take too many. I'm maxed on paracetamol till about 10 am. Can't wait to get home!

I had tonsillitis last year and phoned nhs 24 as it was the weekend. I wasn't eating and barely drinking because my throat was so sore. The nurse I spoke to told me to drink and eat anything and my throat would ease if I did so.

It was agony to start with but she was right, the pain did ease the more times I swallowed. Maybe that will happen to you too.