What can i take for the worst sore throat

[sprite25]

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

Honey and lemon hope it's better soon

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
Get well soon Sprite!