Help and advice?

[breoaigit]

Well, I've discovered a new diet! It's called 'throat feels like someone is sticking daggers in it, and I can barely drink water let alone eat." If I were more awake, I'd find a way to smoosh that into something comically bad Latin. Infer the comedy on your own, please. ;) Seriously, does anyone have even a temporary remedy for intensely sore throats? I cannot swallow without pain. I cannot -move- without pain. It hurts down to my collar bones and up to my ears, although I suspect that's just radiating from the throat. The worst area is where my tonsils would be, if I had them. Chloraseptic does nothing. Benzocaine cough drops do nothing. Hall's cough drops help a little, if only to prevent dry mouth. Small sips of ice water help for a few seconds.

Dean's got the same ickiness, poor love, but thankfully he can still eat. Anyhoo, I'm about to go try gargling with warm salt water. If anyone has any other ideas, I'm all ears. :)

ETA: Looking over the last few entries, I realize it looks like I've been sick a lot this winter. Nope. I've been sick non-stop since January. Why? Dunno. Annoyed? Yes. I'm going to the doctor yet again tomorrow, though.

So today, I share daisies with all of you rather than germs! I hope you are all well, happy, and healthy. *hugs*

Comments

[ebiannah.livejournal.com]

Sending lots and lots of "No more being sick" vibes your way. I almost hate to suggest it, but perhaps a trip to Ye Olde Doctor?

[fatimaner.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks for the vibes...I think they're working! I did indeed go the doctor, and my principal is totally covering for me for a few days. I loves her. Turns out it's strep, which I've never had before. Ye Olde Doctor was sweet, funny, and gave me happy meds that allowed me to eat dinner tonight (if scrambled eggs and Greek yogurt/honey counts.) ;)

Lots of warm vibes to you and yours, too. I've been working on a scarf from an alpaca/acrylic blend, and I always think of you when I do. It's comforting and makes me smile. :)