There are all kinds of strange white bumps on the back of my throat. It's extremely painful to swallow. It's impossible to sleep because it's so painful. Nothing to do but stare at the org. At least, it distracts me and I cough less.

Oh that sucks. Warm milk with honey and taking some bee propolis can be very helpful.

hot water, lemon and honey.

missmad said:

Also

I just got over mine by gargling with a mug of hot water and 1/8 teaspoon of chayenne pepper. I don't know if I recommend that to you, since you have those white spots! It's definitely only for people who can take the heat.

I also tried Apple Cider Vinegar and hot water before and had success. I just had a hard time with the vinegar (I have no problem with spices though).

The idea is that you are killing the germs (with the vinegar or the capsium in the chayenne) at the back of your throat and letting it heal itself.

yes, all that, and stop sucking strange dick.


forgive me, i realize maybe we haven't met, but i have had to counsel quite a few girls with a similar problem...

my bad if you are married. I've had to treat my sore throat too. no, not from that, but from hanging outdoors at night on the prowl for crazy kids... ..

Warm salt water gargles every 2-3hrs works all.the.time. for me...

that and Hot Buttered Rum...

gargling with honey and salt water seems to be the only thing that soothes it. And only if I do it constantly. MY GOD this is painful! I have never experienced this kind of thing before. I tried the cayenne pepper and my entire esophagus felt on fire.

Seems I'm not getting well anytime soon.

Aelis said:

Get better soon

DAMN im a fat-ass

Go to the doctor.

ernestsewell said:

Yep...white spots....not so good.

missmad said:

Hot water can irritate it. Lemon can too. White spots aren't good, and it's going to take more than a hot cup o' tea to keep it in check. They need to go to the doctor, asap.

ernestsewell said:

ok.

the alarming white streaks have changed to rough pink bumps and the ibuprofren seems to be dulling the pain and clearing the head a bit

hopefully it's a sign toward improvement

ernestsewell said:

Definitely.
Sounds like it could be tonsillitus. (not sure if I spelt that right)
Hope you're feeling better soon.

florescent said:

I think it's tonsilitus.



strange way to bring in the new year, that's fer sure

:coughcoughcough:

White streaks or spots in the throat is a symptom of strep. Get to the doctor immediately.

Genesia said:

What Genesia said. Please.

It's not strep. Strep is characterized by no coughing. I had it once and hardly knew it. I'm telling you, this is one coughing carnivale.

heartbeatocean said:

You know what though? I don't think a nurse phone consult is enough. Please see a doctor

It's 10pm. I'll go in the morning if it's not improving. (no insurance) This is crazy uncomfortable. The back of my throat is a MESS.

heartbeatocean said:

I understand no insurance but it's your body!

Cinnie said:

Well, I trust my nurse friend more than I trust doctors, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to just get it checked out. Like a second opinion type of thing.

I appreciate your concern.

It's going to be another very rough night tonight.

Cinnie said:

I think I just friended you on facebook.

fuck I have to eat something
even if it hurts
to swallow

Ugh the polyps, thinking about it is making me itch. I had those a few times. Once I took antibiotics because it ended up really bad. I have been succesful with gargling in the early stages and it would pop out. Maybe google and research it on medical sites for temporary home remedies. Hopefully u can get some rest and get some relief when u see a doctor.

funkyslsistah said:

gargling gargling gargling, it's the only thing that temporarily soothes, but it ain't changing a thing

the coughing is getting more painful, scrape scrape scrape

I am glued to the computer because it gets my mind off my throat but I have to force myself to eat!

heartbeatocean said:

go to a doctor