Tonsilitus
Hi Guys
I have a bad case of tonsilitus which is really making sleeping a problem, I can;t lay too flat else I feel like I am suffocating [&:] does anyone know of a good remedy?
All the back of my throat is inflamed and swollen and the only thing that seems to sooth it is ice water! Can't swollow to good either!
I have meetings all day tomorrow and I know my voice is gunna just give out as well! erk!
Any help would be good!
With love
Maria
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Hi mariob1,
Sorry you're not too well. Sending good thoughts your way.
When I have a sore throat I always have water with a fresh lemon, or orange or honey in it.
The other thing for sleeping is you could try 5/6 pillows behind you and sleep propped up.
At the meetings tomorrow, keep sucking anything; it doesn't have to be a throat sweet, suck anything which will keep your throat moist. And have some water with you all the time.
Thinking of you,..... sore throats are awful things and especially with meetings to go to.
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I agree, Twizzle, honey is good. I also recommend Bradosol lozenges, but they are semi-druggy - can be bought over the counter, and contain antibiotic and local anaesthetic (?sp). They are excellent, but may not be suitable for anyone who prefers to only take natural remedies.
If I need to sleep propped up (for chest, not throat) I make a pyramid of five pillows, with the bottom two at right angles to each other, then two in the usual place, and a very squashy one in my neck. This way my head and shoulders are supported so it's harder to fall off the heap, and if I do try roll over in my sleep, I'm still propped up.
Holistic
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ouch ouch and even more ouch....nothing to clever to add, just the usual, raw garlic chewed (not the best taste in the world) and off course our dear old echinacea and lots of vit C..
But what i can do is send you lots of reiki hugs...
[sm=hug.gif]
T
x
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Oh yuck, poor old you Maria. When I had tonsillitis I took those lozenges that have local anaesthetic in them, because the pain was so awful. Don't go to work tomorrow if you aren't right! You are more important than any meeting.
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Thanks guys
Got some of them lozengers with the antiseptic and nubing stuff in them and they have worked a treat! Although I did gargle with near enough neat antiseptic last night (gave my siliva glands a good clearing out I can tell ya) lol! so I may have killed off all the nasties with that and the whisky I had last night!
This meeting is pretty important tomorrow as it has taken us about a month to get everyone together - oh the joys of the NHS, so I am prepared to go in a bit unwell then take tuesday off if I have to - Even though I had 2 days off last week as well erk! oh well
With love and thanks and I will go and get a hot honey now.
Maria
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gargel with salt water and eat dry toast to get rid of the poison on your throat. hurts but it works....
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It was kind of you to reply, pumpkin, and welcome to our page :)
However, I wonder if you realise that this thread is actually almost two years old! See the dateline abovethepost to which you've replied ;)
Holistic
I have a bad case of tonsilitus which is really making sleeping a problem, I can;t lay too flat else I feel like I am suffocating [&:] does anyone know of a good remedy?
All the back of my throat is inflamed and swollen and the only thing that seems to sooth it is ice water! Can't swollow to good either!
I have meetings all day tomorrow and I know my voice is gunna just give out as well! erk!
Any help would be good!
With love
Maria
Answers:
Hi mariob1,
Sorry you're not too well. Sending good thoughts your way.
When I have a sore throat I always have water with a fresh lemon, or orange or honey in it.
The other thing for sleeping is you could try 5/6 pillows behind you and sleep propped up.
At the meetings tomorrow, keep sucking anything; it doesn't have to be a throat sweet, suck anything which will keep your throat moist. And have some water with you all the time.
Thinking of you,..... sore throats are awful things and especially with meetings to go to.
Answers:
I agree, Twizzle, honey is good. I also recommend Bradosol lozenges, but they are semi-druggy - can be bought over the counter, and contain antibiotic and local anaesthetic (?sp). They are excellent, but may not be suitable for anyone who prefers to only take natural remedies.
If I need to sleep propped up (for chest, not throat) I make a pyramid of five pillows, with the bottom two at right angles to each other, then two in the usual place, and a very squashy one in my neck. This way my head and shoulders are supported so it's harder to fall off the heap, and if I do try roll over in my sleep, I'm still propped up.
Holistic
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ouch ouch and even more ouch....nothing to clever to add, just the usual, raw garlic chewed (not the best taste in the world) and off course our dear old echinacea and lots of vit C..
But what i can do is send you lots of reiki hugs...
[sm=hug.gif]
T
x
Answers:
Oh yuck, poor old you Maria. When I had tonsillitis I took those lozenges that have local anaesthetic in them, because the pain was so awful. Don't go to work tomorrow if you aren't right! You are more important than any meeting.
Answers:
Thanks guys
Got some of them lozengers with the antiseptic and nubing stuff in them and they have worked a treat! Although I did gargle with near enough neat antiseptic last night (gave my siliva glands a good clearing out I can tell ya) lol! so I may have killed off all the nasties with that and the whisky I had last night!
This meeting is pretty important tomorrow as it has taken us about a month to get everyone together - oh the joys of the NHS, so I am prepared to go in a bit unwell then take tuesday off if I have to - Even though I had 2 days off last week as well erk! oh well
With love and thanks and I will go and get a hot honey now.
Maria
Answers:
gargel with salt water and eat dry toast to get rid of the poison on your throat. hurts but it works....
Answers:
It was kind of you to reply, pumpkin, and welcome to our page :)
However, I wonder if you realise that this thread is actually almost two years old! See the dateline abovethepost to which you've replied ;)
Holistic