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How can I get it to stop hurting???

I have a raw, sore throat. It started the night before last when I had a stuffy yet runny nose. So last night I took some alka seltzer cold nighttime stuff. I ended up waking with a semi-sore throat but it kept getting worse throughout the day. I have tried tea, throat drops, and steam(hydration)....any suggestions? Also, the roommate I have had a cold where he couldn't talk because his throat was raw. I have the same thing going on breathing, talking, coughing, sneezing etc hurts.

Asked at 9:19 PM on Nov. 7, 2009 by:

Ellie4040

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Answered at 9:21 PM on Nov. 7, 2009 by:
- shay1130
anytime i feel like i'm getting a sore throat i drink theraflu and its gone by the next day
Answered at 9:21 PM on Nov. 7, 2009 by:
- MrsLeftlane
I had the same thing last week and it turned out to be Strep. I had to go on antibiotics.. You might want to see your Dr on Monday. Hope you feel better.. Oh and take about 3 ibuprofen, it will reduce the inflammation.
Answered at 9:22 PM on Nov. 7, 2009 by:
- snoober_k
you can take a teaspoon of honey to coat the throat. mom always made me gargle with warm salt water- sick!
Answered at 7:50 AM on Nov. 8, 2009 by:
- rkoloms
Make a syrup with equal parts honey (anti-bacterial) and cayenne pepper (anti-inflammatory)