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Q: Constant Sore Red Throat!!!!!!!!!!!

asked by: moad on October 29th, 2004

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Ok this is a bit long but it might ring some bells for someone. I have posted a similar piece on some other message boards but this is the most up to date. It sounds like many of us have the same sort of sore throat, pmarie and I are old friends.... :d ok, here goes. I started getting the symptoms about eighteen months ago. Before I go any further I have to say that I was diagnosed with cfs and fibro about fifteen years ago and have had most of the symptoms that go with it, the constant sore throat seems to be the latest. When I got it I had the flu at the time so I thought it was from the flu because it was still sore a week or so later. I went off to the doctor and they gave me some antibiotics, that did no good so they did a swab of the throat to see if there was any bacteria there. All clear there, so they put me on another course of antibiotics but still no joy, in the end they sent me to an ent, ears, nose and throat specialist. He checked down my throat to see if there were lumps to rule out cancer then after finding nothing sent me to a get a scan, a ct scan where they inject you with a warm liquid and then slide you into a machine that takes x-rays, or something like that, of the area they are checking out. That was again to rule out any cancer. Nothing showed up and I still had no answer so I asked to see a second ent specialist and after he examined me he said the other specialist was right that there was no cancer and he thought it was "post nasal drip". Well I have taken the product called "fess" that is to spray up your nose for post nasal drip but again no joy. Since then I have been to two other doctors and they have not offered any other solutions either, it is so frustrating!!!!! I went to the third ent in august and he said he felt I had "reflux" even though I did not have the symptoms for it. He checked up my nose and down my throat with a camera and ruled out any lumps as far as cancer went. I go back to him this month (october) for a follow up, nothings changed so it will be interesting to see what he suggests. Anyway the throat is still very red and inflamed at the back and my voice goes hoarse when I talk more than fiffteen minutes or so, nothings changed. Just before I started having the throat problems I had some teeth extracted from the top and bottom of my right had side because I was getting pain there, my dentist said there was nothing wrong with the teeth but I said take them out because they were killing me. Anyway to cut the story short after they were taken out the pain,although a lot less, was still in my right hand jaw. I ended up going to a oral specialist and he said that the original pain in my teeth was not from the teeth but from fibro myalgia and myofascial pain, which is what I have had for the last fifteen years since I had a motor cycle accident. Now, as you know, when you are sitting there with your throat aching you try and think of things that could of caused it or be causing it. For me I am thinking maybe getting the teeth pulled out caused more damage to the jaw which in turn has irritated the throat, the again maybe this had nothing to do with it. I am only clutching at straws but when you have this pain continuously what else can you do. Have you had any jaw problem? I have tried all the things in alternative medicine books for sore throats but still no relief. I have had some times when the pain is not as intense but it is still there, other than that it is full on and driving me up the wall. Well I am sorry if I went on but maybe if any of you guys recognise something that I am experiencing that you also are going through I would love to hear back from you with your thoughts and if you have had any luck with finding out what is causing yours.
By the way, I would really appreciate any feed back.
Thanks
shane

Replies(30)

Alicia Star

replied on October 31st, 2004

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Sore Throat

Hi,
my friend, cheryl, had pharyngitis and found that aloe vera w/chamomille drink was very soothing... Please try this.
Sounds like you need to rebuild your immune system. I could recommend natural solutions for you...

moad

replied on November 2nd, 2004

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Constant Sore Red Throat

Hi alicia, thanks for the info. I have never tried alo vera, so I will give that a go. I am about to try the herb called mallow, I read that it is very sore for chronic sore throats. I will let you know when I have tried the alo vera.
Thanks again.

Shane

marelle

replied on December 6th, 2004

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Sore Throat

I have also been suffering with a terrible sore throat for months now. When I say "suffering", I mean it! I've lost weight and sleep. It is often unbearable. The ent finally found thrush but the med didn't relieve the pain. Once the thrush cleared up, he could see my lingual tonsil tissue had a bacterial infection. I went on 2000mg of augmentin but I just finished my third round of it. Every time I finish with it (and the sore throat is never quite gone), my throat gets worse within a week. I know post-nasal drip exacerbates the problem but he tested and I have no allergies. If I have the lingual tonsils removed because of chronic infection, can I look forward to normal life again? Has anyone else had them removed with the same type of problem? What is the recovery like? Feel free to email me if you'd like, m

guitar

replied on December 8th, 2004

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Probobly gerd or acid reflux.

chapstick

replied on January 2nd, 2005

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Me Too!!!

Okay trying to make my long story short since last december I have experienced almost every symptom possible from frequent loss of hearing, voice, and memory to spitting up venti size cups of phlegm, weight gain, sleep problems etc all while maintaining this fantastic sore throat. I’ve seen a few different doctors at the walk in clinic taken antibiotics taken everything on the shelf at the health food store (i highly recommend fatigued to fatigued to fantastic supplements enzymatic therapy by Dr. Jacob teitelbaum if you think you might have chronic fatigue or if you have epstein bar) anyways I have recently gone to the chiropractor to see if fixing my spine might help since it has major connections to almost every function of my body. I just saw my grandparents doctor the other day and he said I may also have post nasal drip he gave me flonase and here I am now...I got more blood tests last week to see if I am anemic I think I was already tested for that 6 months ago ..Maybe this times a charm? I haven’t been to the dentist in two years and I have a fake tooth that I had a root canal done on many years ago that comes out.. There’s a screw on the end that pushes up into my gums. The tooth isn't supposed to come out, and last time I visited, the dentist said I need a bridge done. I haven’t had the money. I'm wondering if my being sick for so long has something to do with infection and bacteria in my mouth? Who knows! Certainly not anyone i've met lately.

marelle

replied on January 3rd, 2005

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Feeling Great!

My throat is almost normal and I wanted to share with anyone suffering from long-term sore throat. After 5 mos of medicine to clear up thrush and a bacterial infection that was difficult to treat, I still had a terrible sore throat that was the worst when I talked. I knew it was not reflux. My doc did a video of my voice box since he saw it was inflamed. I am not a smoker. What he found was I was straining it myself in a nervous movement. Most likely I began this when I had the undiagnosed pain for so long. You know how you touch your tongue to a sore tooth? Well, it wasn't anything I could see or keep myself from doing. The simple answer was a muscle relaxer and after 1 week, my throat feels better than it has in almost a year! I will keep the muscle relaxer because I may begin this any time I am under stress or illness. I hope this can help someone else!

moad

replied on January 8th, 2005

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Constant Sore Throat

"i'm wondering if my being sick for so long has something to do with infection and bacteria in my mouth? Who knows! Certainly not anyone i've met lately"

hi chapstick, I am sorry it took me awhile to respond to your e-mail but here goes. Some people have the theory that problems with the throat can be caused by tooth problems and there is certainly truth in that. From what you have outlined in your e-mail there are many things you are going through that I have gone through but that is not to say you have the same thing as me, which as far as I can work out is "chronic fatigue syndrome" which also tends to incorporate to some degree "myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyagia". By the way for those that are not aware of it there is a difference to "chronic fatigue" and chronic fatigue syndrome". Check it out in google search engine and you will get a run down of the differences.
Chapstick, one thing I have tried lately that has helped my throat is "mallow" tea, comes in herb form and you put a teaspoon in a tea pot of cold water and let it sit there a few hours then sip it, do that about three times a day. All I can tell you is it seems to have settled mine down a fair bit.
I dont know if this is much help, sorry if its not.
:)

moad

replied on January 8th, 2005

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Constant Sore Throat

"the simple answer was a muscle relaxer and after 1 week, my throat feels better than it has in almost a year! I will keep the muscle relaxer because I may begin this any time I am under stress or illness. I hope this can help someone else!"

marelle, you seem to be onto something. I have always felt that the throat being sore could be cause by the muscles in the throat contracting for reasons unknown to us. Stress sounds like a pretty good reason to me. What are the muscle relaxants you are taking? You will see that I have mentioned to "chapstick" on the message board that "mallow" tea has soothed mine quite a bit.
Thanks for letting us know what has helped you.
:d

marelle

replied on January 9th, 2005

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Muscle Relaxer

Moad, I use the muscle relaxer called "flexeril." it is the most potent and at first it wiped me out. But after a week, I was used to it and it no longer makes me tired. I now have a prescription in my night stand but have only used it once in the last four days! I am even singing with the congregation in church. Something I haven't done in close to a year! I still get a little hoarse and feel my throat is tender but it will take some time for the inflammation to be completely gone. And something else has happened, too. I am now much more aware when I begin to flex my throat (you can't see it from the outside) and I just take a flexeril with no problems. This has been a lifesaver for me, I can't begin to tell you! I wish you luck!

moad

replied on January 9th, 2005

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Constant Sore Throat

Thanks marelle, I will have to check that out when I get to the doctors. Glad to hear you can sing at church, he is the one that keeps me going.

Shane

babygirl_27

replied on January 9th, 2005

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Chronic Sore Throat With Fluid In the Ears

I have been having this issue for atleast 2 months. I went to the Dr. First because I had this feeling of a lump when I swallowed. Tested positive for strep 2 times in 2 weeks. Took aniti's penicillin vk 250, amoxicillion 500, keflex 500 and cipro. No of these seem to work. My tonisills are red and sore with 2 streaks down the back of my throat. Dr. Says its from the post nasal drip. I have taken sudafed, and ear ache meds and still no help.
I have also felt 2 hard lumps like pmarie has stated in my throat. I know I shouldnt be sticking my fingers down ther but , I cant take this anymore. Wanted to feel what was going on. Dr. Also gave me prednisone to get rid of the swelling. Well that work for 3 days and now the swelling is back. And I have been to the Dr. 1 time a week for a month. Last time I went the strep culture was neg. But still red swollen tonsills with swollen glands.
This really sucks and I dont know what to do. Please if any one has any info. Let me know. Dr.S seem to pratice more that know how to cure.....

moad

replied on January 9th, 2005

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Constan Sore Red Throat

Babygirl27, as you can see by my very first post you seem to have many of the same problems as me, very inflamed tonsils, streaks running down the back of the throat.................Like you the doctors all gave me conclusions like post nasal drip and anything else they were use to dealing with. My main concern was that it was not cancer after lasting for such a long time, thankfully it wasn't. I still have the throat problem which will have been with me for two years in february but in the last month it has eased quite a bit. I can only put this easing down to the "mallow" tea I am drinking, i'm not saying that's definitely what has eased it but I can think of no other one thing that I am doing differently. One thing I have found is that a constant sore throat is one of the main symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, i'm also not saying you have that either but it is worth finding a good doctor who is aware of cfs and can diagnose it properly to see if you have it. Also have the test needed to rule out cancer if that is a concern for you as the lest stress you have the better. Anyway, give "mallow" herb a go, it cant hurt and it might help, make sure you drink it three times a day for the first four or so days and have the last cup just before you go to bed so there is still residue in your throat as you sleep. All the best babygirl27, let me know if it helped if you end up trying the herb tea.

Shane

babygirl_27

replied on January 15th, 2005

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Chronic Sore Throat With Fluid In the Ears

Moad. I went to the ent and he told me that I have cryptic tonsilitis and I should get my tonsils out. And I dont think I want to do that. I am 28 and heard the pain is really a rather dont do it experiense. I looked for mallow tea. Not here in the state they dont have it. Let me know if you have any other remidys. They put me on clindamyacin a anitboitic. So going to try that for now..

LinnieLu

replied on March 13th, 2005

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Constant Sore Throat One Side

Hello all you fellow sore throat sufferers. I've just started searching on the 'net to try and work out what's wrong with me!
I smoked 20-30 cigarettes a day for 28 yrs, am now 49 yrs old and gave up the people 14months ago after I had a sore throat (right side) for a few months. I'd seen various doctors during that time and no-one took me seriously, it looked a bit red sometimes that was it.

Now over a year later still have sore throat and hoarse voice only on right side. Sometimes I can't make myself understood. I've seen the ent specialist twice, both times he put the scope down to view my thoat and vocal chords. First time said a lot of lymph tissue at the base of my tongue and a bit red but nothing to worry about, 2nd time yesterday said he couldn't see anything to worry about. I've also had straight chest x'rays, soft tissue neck and chest scan (where you have dye injected that gives you a warm rush just before scanning takes place). Sinus x-rays. All ok (thank god) but I still don't know what's causing it.

I'm a sole parent to a 9 year old (had him when I was 39) and was continually run down with flu's and viruses when I was working and he was in day-care, he constantly brought home sickness.

I've had the same virus of sore throat (both sides), sore ears, flu-like aching all over, tired, headaches often for seven years !! Now right sided constant sore throat/ears and hoarse voice, often with extreme tiredness, I had to give up work about 3 years ago even before this constant pain.

I don't go out much anymore, even to bible study, I can't read aloud, i'm continually cancelling out of functions I really want to go to - including trying to get healthy again by sport, just too tired.
I'm at my wits end as well.

I saw a naturopath for the first time a few days ago, she asked me if I had any suppressed anger towards someone that I haven't let out !?? As it collects in your throat and thymus gland (slightly up from mid chest area I think). She gave me a mixture of some foul tasting stuff with too many ingredients to remember. I'll let you know if it works.

I also had thought of reflux, i'm on tazac capsules twice a day after an endoscope showed a sliding hernia of my stomach, although that was years ago after the birth of my baby, and I don't do any of the things that might stir reflux, such as fizzy drinks, spicy foods, beding over after eating. I also raised the head of my bed a few months ago about 6 inches as recommended for people with reflux ... All this no difference to my throat/ear voice.

Sorry this has gone on for so long, but I guess we keep trying so many things. I thought maybe my teeth as well, and thought about seeing a neurologist. I had to ask for most of the things I had done, i'm sure some of "professionals" think i'm a hypochondriac, but those close to me know I can't talk half the time and how tired I get. So i'll keep persisting and let you know the results of anything else I try !

Lyn in australia

LinnieLu

replied on March 13th, 2005

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Chronic Sore Throat

I forgot to add that I had my tonsils out when I was 13, so they are'nt the cause of my sore throat. One lot of antibiotics (that I asked for) for a trial to see if that worked made no difference either to me as someone else had said.
God have mercy on us and show us what to do .... Please !

Lyn in australia

moad

replied on March 13th, 2005

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Constant Sore Throat

Well lyn, what can I say, only that I know how you feel which of course does little for you. I see you are in australia, so am i, thats a good thing. I say that because another person I know who has the same thing lives in west virginia and she has a real hard time getting to the doctors as she has to pay for everything. We are a lot better off down this way.
I suppose you have read my bit on how I got to this place, I still have the sore throat which was two years this feb past, but I have noticed that it is not as sore. At one stage for about 12 months it was unreal, red raspy and driving me nuts. I dont know what has caused it to calm down other than I have been drinking a herb tea called "mallow tea". In america it is very hard to get but here the chemist can get it in for you. Its a natural soother for the throat. Drink it three times a day for a week and then as you need it. The important thing is to steep it in cold water for at least 5 hours, over night is best. So make some up in advance and stick it in the fridge ready to drink. I am not saying this will work for you lyn but its worth a try, like you I have been to every doctor under the sun and they have done nothing so anything is worth a go. I would also look into chronic fatigued syndrome, that I belive, is how mine started.
Let me know how you go lyn, my prayers are with you.
Shane

bluejeanphoenix

replied on April 23rd, 2005

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I'm so glad to see all these posts...Well, not glad, but still - i'm sick of doctors telling me "oh, it's probably allergies" or "oh, it's jsut post nasal drip."

i'm contstantly sick, either with a sore throat, or stuffed up nose, or both...I really wish I could get to the bottom of this...

Going to see an ent as soon as I finish this opera...

What's cfs, by the way?

jendawnrogers

replied on May 17th, 2005

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Chronic Sore Throat For 5 Months!!!!!

I don't know if this story will sound familiar to anyone, but i've been suffering from tonsillitis and fatigue for 5 months starting in january this year. I have always gotten several sore throats a year, but they have always cleared up on their own or with anitibiotics, but not this time.

At first, it was mild so I ignored it. The tonsils continued to swell and the back of the throat appeared irriated. I finally went to the Dr. And got on antibioitics. The throat improved, but then worsened as soon as I got off the antibioitcs. Then I was diagnosed with thrush and put on a series of anti-fungal meds. No real improvement over weeks. Then I was sent to an infectious disease specialiast, diagnosed w/ strep type c, and put on 2 lenghty antibioitic courses. I always improved, and then worsened once off the meds.

Finally, went to ent. He diagnosed allergic rhinitis and said postnasal drip was the culprit. He also said I had a deviated septum explaining why the throat is worse on the right side. I am on nasanax and claritin now. For a few weeks I felt better though my tonsils remained huge. But again I have worsened. I am at the end of my rope with this....

I have never had seasonal allergies before. I do have a mold allergy. I have bought all new bed, bedding and installed air filter in the bedroom. I made an appointment w/ an allergist to test again for allergies and double check the medications i'm taking. I have also made an appointment for a second ent.

I don't want to get my tonsils out b/c I don't believe they are the problem. The whole throat area is sore.

Has anyone else had experiece with developing this sort of problem later I life? I am 25 and have never experienced anything like it. I am living in los angeles and we did have an incredible amount of rain which may have worsened the amount of allergins in the air. However, i'm from a rural area back east and never had this problem before.

Does anyone have any suggestions for treatments? I am really tired of having a sore throat and fatigue for 5 months. It is affecting my work and social life. Every day is a challenge. My voice is also minorly affected. It hurts/gets hoarse after I talk for long periods of time. My voice also sounds a little different, though I think i'm the only one who notices. Sore throat is worse in the morning. It is red and irriatated. Tonsils & glands very swollen. Pain swallowing. No congestion, but does feel like mucous drips down my throat irritating it.

Thanks for listening... :cry:

sandyallen

replied on May 17th, 2005

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Hi there! Have you tried some naturopathic herb medications, they do work for a lot of people.
Sincerely,
sandy

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