What can i do about my sore throat?

Does anyone know of any home remedies for getting rid of a sore throat? I could use any help, because it really hurts to swallow so i can't eat, and i have medication but that doesnt always help ...

Does anyone know of any home remedies for getting rid of a sore throat? I could use any help, because it really hurts to swallow so i can't eat, and i have medication but that doesnt always help the pain. I'm open to any suggestions, thanks!

lizzie	Try gargling with water and dissolvable Aspirin.

Kelley E	Gargle with full strength Alkalol which is available from any pharmacy, but it's natural. I used to get sore throats frequently. Now whenever I get one, usually in the middle of the night, the Alkalol knocks it out every time. I hope you feel better. Kelley

l53el842	In addition to the great answers above, there is also a Vick's throat spray that works great to numb the sting. The only down side is that it tastes horrible. Also I find that if you take a hot bath and lay down so that your neck is underwater it soothes it for a while. It wont help the actuall problem but it will make it temporarily feel better.

^J^	Take fresh Ginger....grind it or blend it and then use that and boil it....then remove the big chunks by using a siffer...and drink it warm with honey...its very good for sore throat and flu..

boo	hot tea or some hot chocolate works for me.

bcn_mimosa	Hot tea with Lemon is good..

Ladybug	Gargle with sea salts. Also drink hot tea with honey and lemon!

Bella	All of the above are really good!....also, drink hot fluids....it kills the bacteria that is causing your throat pain! Good Luck and I hope you feel better pronto! :)

fillyfloppy	Try Ginger and honey...get well soon

moose	boil water. cut few lemons into wedges add to boiling water. add few table spoon of real Honey..stire let it simmer for 30 minutes. drink/sip white still Hot.

Caramel	honey and key lime juice helps...

sonego25	gargle warm salt water

Yes I am here!!	warm salt water

dandelion	add 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice to 1 cup warm water, sip gently. Any cough drops with Zinc and vitamin C in them will take down the inflammation, ease the discomfort and keep your throat moist. If you have Listerine, it is the best for killing the bacteria and got it's fame in early 1900's as a medicine for tonsillitis. Also, Vick's vapor rub keep the membranes moist when you breath it, thus relieving the stress and strain on the throat and helps keep the mucus expelled and reduces inflammation. Although people commonly only use it for colds, it does help as a Decongestant. Just make sure to wash it off in the morning before going out because it will open you up to much since it is also absorbed through the skin.