How to stop a sore throat in it's tracks

[WakeUp]

I have a sore throat that makes it difficult to swallow. I'd like to know what you all have tried to "knock-out" a sore throat before it turns into something worse. I don't generally like to take western over-the-counter stuff. But what usually works for me isn't working. And I can't afford to be sick right now.

[exitwound]

Hmmmmm.....tried Ricola? Not just the plain ol regular kind, but my preference is the Orange-Mint type with Menthol.

My wife makes some very powerful peppermint-oil & eucalyptus blends that will do wonders for that kind of stuff.....but beyond that, I'm not sure! My condition is caused by hyper-immunity so it's been a while since I've had much in the way of that kind of problem =/

[WakeUp]

Originally Posted by exitwound

Hmmmmm.....tried Ricola? Not just the plain ol regular kind, but my preference is the Orange-Mint type with Menthol.

My wife makes some very powerful peppermint-oil & eucalyptus blends that will do wonders for that kind of stuff.....but beyond that, I'm not sure! My condition is caused by hyper-immunity so it's been a while since I've had much in the way of that kind of problem =/

Ummmm Ricola sounds great. I do like Menthol myself. I'm sure this is immune/stress related. My work load was too much recently. I cut back considerably but not before signs of illness showed up. Thanks EW. I'll try the Ricola. I've had a fever with this for a week or more. I can't find my thermometer, but I doubt it's very high. Lots of rest should help too.

[short_circuit]

Try gurgling a glass of warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt in a small glass) than spit it out. After gurgling do not rinse out mouth, you will gradually swallow the leftover salt with saliva.
Do this about 5 times in a day, maybe more if you feel the need to.

Oh! Don’t do this if have a kidney disorder, low-salt diet.

[Daisy]

Same recipe SC gave, also use as a nasal (use non-chlorinated water) and ear rinse to get broader anti-bacterial coverage. If the saline solution is uncomfortable as a nasal rinse, reduce the salt. It shouldn't feel uncomfortable to use.

If that doesn't do it, gargle with Listerine. Don't use listerine for nasal or ear rinses though. It's not intended for that.

[Electric]

Now that you have the same remedies I would've recommended, and have been quite effective for me over the years, how about that weeklong TEMP? That's not good Lovey - it's good that your body is fighting it, and unless the temp is outrageously high, it's the body's first defense against infection... but that is too long a time to be spiking a temp. Ya know I hate going to doctors myself, but in this instance...