My throat is hurting bad?

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JJ S	DONT drink hot things. This is a misconception. Yes, the heat makes it feel better, usually because you are deadening the nerve endings though. Your throat is already inflamed- you need to drink cold drinks..and NO sugar. Bacteria feeds on sugar, so you'll just make it worse. Ice water doesn't feel as good, but is best. You really should go to the doc, but if you can't for some reason, just buy some little packets (about 11.00 a box) from a drug store called Emergen C. Follow the directions and take the max dose every day. Also, if you'll take a Vitamin E capsule (the liquid kind) and prick a hole in it, then squirt it on your throat, and let it sit, that will help it feel better AND heal. Try not to swallow for about 10 minutes. Also, strep makes you feel like you have to swallow because your throat is swollen- so instead of swallowing, spit into a kleenex. Everytime you swallow, you are rubbing your already inflamed throat- so spitting is best. Buy Kleenex brand that is the anti-bacterial type...it's made by Kleenex brand. Really though, go to the Dr.! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

boreddude	Let's go to the doctor now! get well soon Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

n_m_young	If you go to a decent doctor, he will treat you for strept throat if 4 of the following 5 exist. Sore Throat Exudate (the white crap) Lymphadenopathy (tender 'glands') Temperature (above 100.5ish) Absence of cough I would stop by quickly since the medication may take a day or so to work. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stingme	Sure you may have strep throat, but that can only be diagnosed by a rapid strep test. Or you may have mono, especially because of the white exudate on your tonsils. A mono spot (blood) test can confirm this. Either way, get checked out by a health care provider. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Undead Monkey	Could be. You will need to go to a doctor for a diagnosis and antibiotics, which you will need if it is strep. In the meantime, gargle w/warm salt water (2 teaspoons in a cup of water) to help relieve the pain and some pain Reliever (not Aspirin) for any pain and/or fever. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kelstar	sounds like Strep! You need to see your doctor now! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ghostwriter	SEE YOUR DOCTOR ASAP. you have strep throat and it's highly contagious. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. O'Pinion	Yep that's it! Get to a doctor for some meds. In the meantime drink some Hot Chamomile Tea with Honey and Lemon to soothe your throat. Don't talk just type. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No