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Q: Sore Throat

asked by: JAYLEAN on March 9th, 2006

New User

March 9,2006
i have had a sore throat since aug 16,2005. There have been a few days
during this time that it has not been sore, but not many. I have seen two
family doctors and my allergy doctor.
They have tested me for strep and mono; always negative.

I fell so bad. I can hardly talk most of the time. My voice is very rough
and husky sounding since this has come on me.
I take zyrtec, mold and pollen drops, a multi vitamin, and a joint care
supplement, tylenol sore throat, daily...Sometimes, I gargle with
kenalog/lidocaine/diphen.

Maybe this isn't a cold/flu or allergy problem. What other test should i
ask my doctor to do?

I am married, four children still at home, three young grandchildren live
close; I need to feel good to care of my family.
Thank you so much.

Sincerely, jaylean williams bartlesville, ok

Replies(2)

happy_sunshine_yan

replied on March 19th, 2006

Experienced User

Can it be gerd? Gastroesophageal reflux disease? That's the reason I got a sore throat for a loooooong time. Do you sometimes taste sourness in your mouth? If you do... It could very well be this disease. I hope I helped. Anyway... Best of luck to you! =)

kierra

replied on March 20th, 2006

New User

Hmmm....

Well the best thing I can tell for you is stop taking so many medicines and pills.
Start gargeling your mouth with warm salt water ( 1. You put 1/4 of salt in your cup 2. Then put lukewarm water in it 3. Stir the water and salt and gargle until you feel and difference coming up and out of your mouth like spit and bugers.) and drink hot tea with no sugar in it.
Especially sugar if anything had the 3 s's in it do not take it like sugar, seasoning, and salt the one that goes on meat.

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