Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to eat cause any food touching it hurt so bad. Last night I was up almost all night cause of the pain. And tody I absolutely refuse to eat anything!!! The only thing I can think to eat that would go down without hurting too much is applesauce, and I can't eat that. On a very strict diet for my endometriosis and Interestitial Cystitis. Any ideas what is wrong with it? Should I go to the doctor (if I can even talk my parents into it)? I don't live close to a health food store, so no way I can just run there and get anything for it. Ok well please reply if you have any idea what is wrong with me, or what I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Rachel - When I had a terribly sore throat last winter that would not go away after a week, I consulted my chiro, and he said to take three 25,000 IU's of Vit. A (equaling 75,000 IU's) twice a day. The purpose of this was to protect the mucous membranes of the throat with the Vit. A. After 20 minutes of taking the first dose, my sore throat was gone!!! I could hardly believe it myself, but that's exactly what happened with me. I had taken other herbs before the Vit. A to kill any germs and boost my immune system--goldenseal root, oregano, garlic, Vit. C. The Vit. A may have been all I needed after taking the other supplements, but it definitely worked for me. Janet P.S. I take an emulsified Vit. A, so the liver does not have to deal with it. Rachel [rachelbabe86] Monday, August 09, 2004 9:16 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!!Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to eat cause any food touching it hurt so bad. Last night I was up almost all night cause of the pain. And tody I absolutely refuse to eat anything!!! The only thing I can think to eat that would go down without hurting too much is applesauce, and I can't eat that. On a very strict diet for my endometriosis and Interestitial Cystitis. Any ideas what is wrong with it? Should I go to the doctor (if I can even talk my parents into it)? I don't live close to a health food store, so no way I can just run there and get anything for it. Ok well please reply if you have any idea what is wrong with me, or what I can do! Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 That sounds like Strep. That si something that really needs to be taken care of. I don't know if there are any herbal things you can do for it. -Shelby Rachel [rachelbabe86] Monday, August 09, 2004 5:16 AM herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to eat cause any food touching it hurt so bad. Last night I was up almost all night cause of the pain. And tody I absolutely refuse to eat anything!!! The only thing I can think to eat that would go down without hurting too much is applesauce, and I can't eat that. On a very strict diet for my endometriosis and Interestitial Cystitis. Any ideas what is wrong with it? Should I go to the doctor (if I can even talk my parents into it)? I don't live close to a health food store, so no way I can just run there and get anything for it. Ok well please reply if you have any idea what is wrong with me, or what I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I”ve not seen an emulsified Vit A. What brand is that ? Janet [ebbs] Monday, August 09, 2004 9:40 AM To: herbal remedies RE: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! Rachel - When I had a terribly sore throat last winter that would not go away after a week, I consulted my chiro, and he said to take three 25,000 IU's of Vit. A (equaling 75,000 IU's) twice a day. The purpose of this was to protect the mucous membranes of the throat with the Vit. A. After 20 minutes of taking the first dose, my sore throat was gone!!! I could hardly believe it myself, but that's exactly what happened with me. I had taken other herbs before the Vit. A to kill any germs and boost my immune system--goldenseal root, oregano, garlic, Vit. C. The Vit. A may have been all I needed after taking the other supplements, but it definitely worked for me. Janet P.S. I take an emulsified Vit. A, so the liver does not have to deal with it. -----Original Message----- Rachel [rachelbabe86] Monday, August 09, 2004 9:16 AM To: herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! · Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Rachel: When I had a sore throat when I was 8 mos pregnant, the doctor said it was strep. He said he didn't want to give me anything for it because of the pregnancy. I could not eat. I stopped by the health food store, and she said to take 100,000 units of Vit A for 3-7days. I thought it was dangerous, but I was in serious pain and was concerned that my baby would come early because of it. So I took 75,000 units for 3 days. After the first 75,000, I felt far better. By the next day, I was well. I took them for 2.5 days and quit. The baby was fine. He just got out of the Navy, and he is 6'1" and about 185. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I actually was able to go to the doctor. I wasn't sure my parents would take me, but once my Mom saw the sore in my throat she called the doctor. The doctor looked at it, and said it was a canker sore in the back of my throat. Never knew one could be back there! And it's huge! She gave me a prescription for some stuff to numb the throat and heal it, so I will be able to eat. I was wondering though, with the Vitamin A, where do you get that? Just at a store? I'll remember that one next time I have a sore throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 my son just had the same thing and i waited a couple days before rushng to dr (i dont like to mess with strep). I beefed up Vit C and Kombucha Tea....and prayed.... Since strep is not going around, I figured I was playing it safe. Slowly, the swelling is going down. VERY slowly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Carlson is the only one I know of that makes an emulsified. crider25 [crider25] Monday, August 09, 2004 1:41 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! I”ve not seen an emulsified Vit A. What brand is that ? Janet [ebbs] Monday, August 09, 2004 9:40 AMherbal remedies Subject: RE: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! Rachel - When I had a terribly sore throat last winter that would not go away after a week, I consulted my chiro, and he said to take three 25,000 IU's of Vit. A (equaling 75,000 IU's) twice a day. The purpose of this was to protect the mucous membranes of the throat with the Vit. A. After 20 minutes of taking the first dose, my sore throat was gone!!! I could hardly believe it myself, but that's exactly what happened with me. I had taken other herbs before the Vit. A to kill any germs and boost my immune system--goldenseal root, oregano, garlic, Vit. C. The Vit. A may have been all I needed after taking the other supplements, but it definitely worked for me. Janet P.S. I take an emulsified Vit. A, so the liver does not have to deal with it. Rachel [rachelbabe86] Monday, August 09, 2004 9:16 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! · Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Don't forget, with any infection, you want to keep your immune system bolstered, built up. Lots of Total Tonic, or just plain garlic. I mean LOTS!! Echenecia if you have it, too, about a week on and a week off. Astragulus (spelling??) if you have that, too, alternate with the ech. tea. For the pain, try white willow bark tea, with organic honey, maybe some feverfew in it as well. If you have trouble sleeping because of it, add some valerian. John Rachel <rachelbabe86 wrote: I actually was able to go to the doctor. I wasn't sure my parents would take me, but once my Mom saw the sore in my throat she called the doctor. The doctor looked at it, and said it was a canker sore in the back of my throat. Never knew one could be back there! And it's huge! She gave me a prescription for some stuff to numb the throat and heal it, so I will be able to eat. I was wondering though, with the Vitamin A, where do you get that? Just at a store? I'll remember that one next time I have a sore throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 My mon had one like that when I was a kid, during christmas even! -S Rachel [rachelbabe86] Monday, August 09, 2004 10:27 AM herbal remedies Re: Herbal Remedies - Somethings wrong with my throat!!! I actually was able to go to the doctor. I wasn't sure my parents would take me, but once my Mom saw the sore in my throat she called the doctor. The doctor looked at it, and said it was a canker sore in the back of my throat. Never knew one could be back there! And it's huge! She gave me a prescription for some stuff to numb the throat and heal it, so I will be able to eat. I was wondering though, with the Vitamin A, where do you get that? Just at a store? I'll remember that one next time I have a sore throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 i've found that using echinacea with usnea is terrific for a sore throat, usnea will actually kill streptococcus bacteria. I like using some cold infusions of slippery elm bark and marshmallow tea, it really soothes the throat. Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Yeah, it sounds like it could be strep. Did you have a fever? One of the telltale signs of strep is when a big fever comes on very suddenly. The night I came down with strep I took massive amounts of Bee's Royal Jelly. I put it on toast and put honey over it to mask the tart taste (yes, it took me about an hour to get the toast down ks my throat hurt so bad!) As for the fever, I broke it by sitting in my pickup with multiple layers of clothing on and the heat turned up, full temperature and full strength, until I started to sweat, which took 45 minutes! If you're on any prescriptions, keep in mind that pharma drugs are relatively toxic to the body and derive it of nutrients. So after you get done with them, take acidophillus to replenish the " good " bacteria in your intestinal tract so that your digestion and assimilation can return to normal, and make sure to maximize your intake of vitamins and minerals to give your body the ammo it needs. Have a better & better day, --Jeni Laura herbal remedies , " Rachel " <rachelbabe86> wrote: > Ok, somehing is terribly wrong with my throat and I don't know what > to do. I have no clue what it is or i I should go to the doctor or > not. It started over a week ago, not even sure when. It was hurting > quite a bit, but at first I just thought it was my allergies, then > ater time I thought it was maybe the flu or a virus cause I had a > fever and feeling pretty horrible too. Then I looked at my throat and > it looked pretty gross, like bumpy, or something. Now it kind of > looks like a hole in it, like a chuck of it was almost cut off on the > left side. It hurts soooooo bad!!!! Yesterday I was bawling trying to > eat cause any food touching it hurt so bad. Last night I was up > almost all night cause of the pain. And tody I absolutely refuse to > eat anything!!! The only thing I can think to eat that would go down > without hurting too much is applesauce, and I can't eat that. On a > very strict diet for my endometriosis and Interestitial Cystitis. Any > ideas what is wrong with it? Should I go to the doctor (if I can even > talk my parents into it)? I don't live close to a health food store, > so no way I can just run there and get anything for it. Ok well > please reply if you have any idea what is wrong with me, or what I > can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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