Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Hey guys, so I have had strep since Tuesday and nothing seems to be working to help with the pain. I am calling the docs today to get a different antibiotic. I have tried, cold drinks, gargling warm salt water, ice cream, popsicles, gargling a numbing rinse. Nothing seems to help provide enough relief. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Try gargling with HOT salt water. Make the water as 'salty' as possible. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 This may not work for you but it did when i was in high school. I sprayed binaca directly on my tonsils. It burned, and my throat was dry for an entire day but i felt better the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 30 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Hey guys, so I have had strep since Tuesday and nothing seems to be working to help with the pain. I am calling the docs today to get a different antibiotic. I have tried, cold drinks, gargling warm salt water, ice cream, popsicles, gargling a numbing rinse. Nothing seems to help provide enough relief. Any ideas? Who diagnosed it as strep? Maybe you're treating the wrong thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Is it viral or bacterial strep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Who diagnosed it as strep? Maybe you're treating the wrong thing? Doc inspected it and said its Strep 7 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: Is it viral or bacterial strep? I didn't know there was a difference. Doc never said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Reefer edibles. Won't solve the problem, but can ease the symptoms and you may forget you had a problem for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: Is it viral or bacterial strep? Strep is bacterial infection. CBF---drink shots of whiskey till you pass out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thought you Canadians had the best FREE health care on the planet? Why are you even sick at all? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, Ned Flanders said: Thought you Canadians had the best FREE health care on the planet? Why are you even sick at all? Doc is giving me a different antibiotic today. I guess the last one they gave me I have a tolerance for 15 minutes ago, joesixpack said: Strep is bacterial infection. CBF---drink shots of whiskey till you pass out. That wont burn at all going down lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Doc is giving me a different antibiotic today. I guess the last one they gave me I have a tolerance for That wont burn at all going down lol That's the point. Scorch the bacteria out of your throat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, joesixpack said: That's the point. Scorch the bacteria out of your throat Im so desperate I would consider that. I gargled with warm salt water yesterday...…..horrible amount of pain that caused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, Canadian Bills Fan said: Im so desperate I would consider that. I gargled with warm salt water yesterday...…..horrible amount of pain that caused Plus drinking so much whiskey will help you sleep, which is what you REALLY need when you have strep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, joesixpack said: Plus drinking so much whiskey will help you sleep, which is what you REALLY need when you have strep. Yeah my sleep has sucked. Maybe 5 hours in the past 2 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 If you have drainage, you could ease the symptoms by turning off that spicket. I'd try fexofenadine (Allegra) without the pseudophedrine in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 You have rabbits, right? Collect enough rabbit urine to soak an ace bandage. After a good soak sprinkle it liberally with powered mustard seed and chili powder in a 50/50 mix. Once a good paste develops on the bandage have someone secure it around your neck as tightly as possible. Wear it for 3.5 hours and a sore throat will be the least of your problems, guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I thought strep lies in everyone's body... It just becomes unlocked and ends up in various parts of the body that could cause problems, major problems. I read that one of the causes of heart valve failure later in life is from untreated strep years before. Treat it with a doctor... We're not doctors. But of course you are doing that. Don't make the symptoms go away with some home bs. Yet, we are in an era where antibiotics are getting ineffective. Sad... It's like the 1930s all over again. The more we change, the more we go back in so many ways. Good luck! Get to the doctor ASAP and don't bully them in stronger than you need... They should know best. Well, I hope!!!! 1 hour ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Hey guys, so I have had strep since Tuesday and nothing seems to be working to help with the pain. I am calling the docs today to get a different antibiotic. I have tried, cold drinks, gargling warm salt water, ice cream, popsicles, gargling a numbing rinse. Nothing seems to help provide enough relief. Any ideas? Do you have your tonsils? Those are a "magnet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 strep is getting serious, needs medical attention NOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Your Brown Eye said: Is it viral or bacterial strep? "Viral strep?" . You idiot. Streptococcus IS A BACTERIA. 2 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Hey guys, so I have had strep since Tuesday and nothing seems to be working to help with the pain. I am calling the docs today to get a different antibiotic. I have tried, cold drinks, gargling warm salt water, ice cream, popsicles, gargling a numbing rinse. Nothing seems to help provide enough relief. Any ideas? Try honey. Hot tea with honey...or just a teaspoonful every hour or so. Honey has anti-bacterial properties. Mostly, though...see your doctor again. Strep untreated can cause heart problems. It's no joke. Honey won't hurt, and it may or may not help, but you need antibiotics. For the pain...Tylenol's your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 as one who seems to plummet from a sniffle to pneumonia in 48 hours, get to your doctor if you require bacterial meds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Not a cure or a long term solution, but it numbs it up for a spell and dulls the pain temporarily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I keep waiting for the mrs to get strep i've got a home remedy for her but she seems to have a fantastic immune system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 You have the best healthcare in the world. Go to a doctor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 cup of warm water 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon of honey Mix together and sip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Gugny said: You have the best healthcare in the world. Go to a doctor! pick an empty free clinic and get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Beer lots of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I concur with DC Tom on the honey however make sure it's local raw unfiltered honey. I agree with getting back with the doctor. You don't need to get worse over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, joesixpack said: Strep is bacterial infection. CBF---drink shots of whiskey till you pass out. Hence the reason I said bacterial strep. I never said is it viral strep or bacteria strep. I asked if it was viral or if it was bacterial strep. 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: "Viral strep?" . You idiot. Streptococcus IS A BACTERIA. No **** Sherlock, I'm in the medical field. I guess I have to lose the "hospital speak" when I'm on these boards and dumb down my question for you guys. Is his infection viral?... or is it bacterial strep?. Believe it or not there are doctors who wrongly give antibiotics for viral throat infections, because the patient complains enough. He's been on antibiotics for quite a while now with no relief. Hence the viral portion of my question, because that could explain the no relief with antibiotics, and he just has to let it run it's course. If it's confirmed bacterial then he needs a new antibiotic that works in a different manner or a stronger one because the one he's on doesn't sound like it working. But I'm sure you knew that Mr. Scientist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Your Brown Eye said: Hence the reason I said bacterial strep. I never said is it viral strep or bacteria strep. I asked if it was viral or if it was bacterial strep. No **** Sherlock, I'm in the medical field. I guess I have to lose the "hospital speak" when I'm on these boards and dumb down my question for you guys. Is his infection viral?... or is it bacterial strep?. Believe it or not there are doctors who wrongly give antibiotics for viral throat infections, because the patient complains enough. He's been on antibiotics for quite a while now with no relief. Hence the viral portion of my question, because that could explain the no relief with antibiotics, and he just has to let it run it's course. If it's confirmed bacterial then he needs a new antibiotic that works in a different manner or a stronger one because the one he's on doesn't sound like it working. But I'm sure you knew that Mr. Scientist. Hey! Common now. We haven’t heard from CBF for days (he did say he was diagnosed w strep) and your worried about your reputation? please check in CBF and let us know that you are ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I always thought this had to be treated with antibiotics..... Note: I went through a rough patch with my medical at a certain point and were looking for alternate options to get antibiotics when I needed them.....believe it or not you can get them without prescription at the PET STORE......look in the Fish section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 As long as you aren't working, buy yourself a nice bottle of scotch (Highland Park 12 Year in the $55 range or better would be perfect) and have a couple of drams. You will feel great in general, and you will not notice the throat pain, or any other pain for that matter. Seriously, if it's bothering you that much, get a little tipsy. Kills pain. In the US Civil War, shots of whisky were used as pain killer prior to amputations if you can believe it. One shot for enlisted men, 2 shots for officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 4 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Not a cure or a long term solution, but it numbs it up for a spell and dulls the pain temporarily That stuff on a sore throat is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks guys. Doc gave me a different antibiotic to try and gave me lidocaine as a numbing gargling rinse. Thanks Tom, I will try honey as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Your Brown Eye said: Hence the reason I said bacterial strep. I never said is it viral strep or bacteria strep. I asked if it was viral or if it was bacterial strep. No **** Sherlock, I'm in the medical field. I guess I have to lose the "hospital speak" when I'm on these boards and dumb down my question for you guys. Is his infection viral?... or is it bacterial strep?. Believe it or not there are doctors who wrongly give antibiotics for viral throat infections, because the patient complains enough. He's been on antibiotics for quite a while now with no relief. Hence the viral portion of my question, because that could explain the no relief with antibiotics, and he just has to let it run it's course. If it's confirmed bacterial then he needs a new antibiotic that works in a different manner or a stronger one because the one he's on doesn't sound like it working. But I'm sure you knew that Mr. Scientist. In the statement "Is it viral or bacterial strep?" the "or" conjunction operates on the words "viral" and "bacterial," - the resulting "viral or bacterial" being an adjectival phrase applied to the noun "strep." What you should have done, given the meaning you claim you were trying to convey, Mr. "But I'm a Doctor, So I Can't Be As Stupid As I Sound!", is asked "Is it a virus or strep?", thereby linking two nouns with the conjunction "or" instead of a noun and adjective, and avoiding the useless redundancy of the phrase "bacterial strep." But I'm sure you knew that, Mr. TOEFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 7 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Not a cure or a long term solution, but it numbs it up for a spell and dulls the pain temporarily Omg I love you. This is the only thing that has brought me relief!! I just spent $80 on Licoden gargling mix and it did nothing. Thank you for this I love you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 4 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I always thought this had to be treated with antibiotics..... Note: I went through a rough patch with my medical at a certain point and were looking for alternate options to get antibiotics when I needed them.....believe it or not you can get them without prescription at the PET STORE......look in the Fish section. bacterial antibiotics, Biaxin has been a good friend many times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 strep can go to your heart. Please see a doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Omg I love you. This is the only thing that has brought me relief!! I just spent $80 on Licoden gargling mix and it did nothing. Thank you for this I love you If you had listened to me you could have saved $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, jr1 said: strep can go to your heart. Please see a doctor He saw a doctor, and then saw a doctor again. Please try to keep up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Having strep as an adult is the !@#$ing worst. I had it 5 or so years ago, and it was far worse than I remember as a child. I think I remember taking ibuprofen for the inflammation, and it tempered it back. Some pharmacies may sell a liquid lidocaine spray that can help. It really just took antibiotics and 5 days for me to get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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