NTR: Anyone up? Sick and need advice

LucyGoosey81

In a nutshell: I went to urgent care tonight and found out I have strep.  I've had it so many times, but this is by far the worst case I have ever had.  My throat is black and white, and so swollen it is hard for me to breathe.  They knew all of this when I went to urgent care.  They did a rapid strep and "the strep practically jumped out of the test."  Ew

Anyway, I'm on a z-pack now.  I took 2 pills tonight, and I'm supposed to take one every day for the next 4 days.

So here I am...1:15 in the morning and I absolutely can't sleep because I can't get enough air in my throat.  I have tried gargling with salt water, tylenol, motrin, everything.  Anyone PLEASE have suggestions for me?  I feel like I'm going to die from tiredness, but I can't breathe when I lay down.

I think I'm going to cry

megontoast

aww you poor thing! and it's your son's birthday?? what horrible timing! I've never had strep, but I did some googling and found this for you:

Chamomile tea is one of the best natural remedies for strep throat. Its analgesic properties can provide rapid relief for throat pain and headaches. Administered every few hours, chamomile tea can also reduce fever and prevent dehydration. A very strong natural remedy, sage can reduce inflammation, protecting the soft tissues of the throat and respiratory system. Sage can be used either under the form of tincture or under the form of capsules. Thanks to its antibiotic properties, garlic is also an appropriate home remedy for strep throat.

Gargling with salt water can fight against bacteria and can reduce throat inflammation and pain, while saline nasal sprays can help decongest the airways clogged with mucus. When suffering from strep throat, it is very important to maintain a warm temperature in your bedroom and to increase the air humidity by using mist humidifiers. You should avoid exposure to chemicals or irritants such as cigarette smoke and alcohol vapors. You should keep away from any substance with strong, persistent odor in order to prevent further inflammation of the respiratory system?s soft tissues and membranes.

Hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon.

Happy Birthday Brendan!!!

megontoast

crap, it looks like you signed off while I was typing. Hopefully you are getting some sleep!

KJslp

I don't have any advice but I hope that you feel better real soon.  Happy 1st Birthday to your son!