Calamity Jane Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Gawd, I'm dying here. Pounding back the Buckley's as the dose allows, sucking ice and popsicles, having mint tea.....anything else I'm missing? I'm in extreme pain and can barely swallow. Was hoping to feel better by today. MD appointment finally booked for tomorrow, but desperate NOW! I really hope I wasn't "Patient Zero" at CTMF!! But it's interesting that I certainly shared more bodily fluids with Dave than anyone else and he's not sick. I think I'm forced to admit, I pushed my body a little too far this last weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 feel better soon!! i always thought chicken soup worked quite well, that seems to be helping my sickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICOLAAAAAAAAAAAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandora Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 camomile tea and guzzle honey straight from the bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 camomile tea and guzzle honey straight from the bear.Add some Cayenne to that action...old singer trick taught to me by many singers.Maybe one day I'll learn to sing.Deeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 gargle with salt water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I've got a homemade elixir combining saltiness and sweetness, that works wonders... an organic *ahem* syrum, if you will. The problem, however, is that administering the proper dosage can be quite awkward. :cool: Just keep suckin those popsicles, I guess!! for real tho- hope your feeling better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Calamity...I SWEAR by 'ningion' a Chinese remedy for sore throaghts, bronchial problems....SOLID GOLD....tastes just fine too even kinda yummy...super thick.You can get in the regular drug stores I'm pretty sure...if not go to China town but I'm certain Shoppers carries it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paan Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 A humidifier at night time while sleeping will help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 yea Paan the humidfiers are the bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Definitely salt and water and lots of vitamin C.It sounds like you may need more than that though!!!It does sound like strep throat and you'll find out soon.Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I hope its not Strep, cause that means the rest of us probably have that too no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I swear by zinc lozenges. At the very least they provide very real temporary relief. These can be found in any drug store or health food store. Just be cautious, because there is a maximum daily dosage.{{{{health & relief}}}}}Wishing you all the best CJ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy420 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 [color:purple]Take Echinacea Pills[color:orange]Eat a bunch of clemintines[color:blue]Gargle with hydrogen peroxide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 sore throats have been hitting us left and right through the last couple of months. It seems like there are more colds/viruses going around throughout the shit months.Did you know that Jaggermeister will fix you up real good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Gargle with salt water often.Suck on Fisherman's Friend (the extra strength ones).Mouthwash with the yellow Listerine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 buckley's, jaggermeister and blueberry tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 . It's more of a full-body thing than just the throat. At this point she'll be happy to keep the coughing away long enough to get any sleep longer than 20 minutes at the rare stretch (and this on top of the predictably sleepless weekend at the CTMF). Thanks for all the suggestions; please keep 'em coming. Here's hoping the doctor or just the simple passage of time will make things better by tomorrow. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 <<<>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 peppermint oil is great for your throat. check out a health food store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixon Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Um...play with your toes!first of all, this sounds like fun ( if you wont die of ticklishness..then i would feel really bad!!)secondly, in reflexology, the throat is mostly on the pads of your toes, and your big toe, and lymph nodes are at the base of the toes.there's your reflexology lesson of today! also, i've found that licorice root tea ( can get at most natural food stores) is soothing!and sleep is number one!hope you feel better! even though people got sick, still sounds like CTMF was a freakin blast!hope you're feelin' better this morn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Begonia Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hot Peppers, (you can use pickled or fresh) put them in everything you eat (not tons but just enough to make you sweat). plus my favorite one cayenne pepper, lemon juice, a bit of honey. I just fill a shot glass about half way start with only 1/2 tsp of cayenne (it might make you tummy a little turbulent for a couple of minutes but that will pass) it will really heat you up and stimulate the nervous and immune system. Good luck. Lots of baths with Epsom salts 2-3cups for 20minutes and add a cool rinse after as cold as you can tolerate with out getting chilled. After that at least 10 minutes of bed rest of just go to bed your body will re-heat. Make sure you drink plenty of H20 before and after the bath.Take care, all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 you are all so wonderful! HEARTFELT THANKS! I posted this request and then crashed (or tried to) at about 6:30 last night.....racking coughs that make me feel like I've broken a rib or two made deep sleep an impossibility...but finally somewhere past midnight, it started to turn less severe. Definitely feeling more positive today that I'm beginning to heal (rather than continue to just get worse and worse!) I'm taking many of your suggestions....I'd make an interesting case study, I'm sure, as I'm combining many of the options! my favourite pick....and soon to be acted upon....a hot jaccuzi with epsom salts, letting the jets do the reflexology! peace & love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Take a hot bath, have a shot or two of jager, smoke a joint and drink some tea with cayenne and ginger. If that doesn't make you feel good then I think you have the plague.Glad you had fun, get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band_Whore Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I alwalys found sucking on something, works for me. If you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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