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Sore throat coming on... :(

MehilovnaMehilovna member
in September 2015 Moms
Should I call my doctor for a sore throat? It just started today..tenderness to swallowing, a slight runny nose and sneezing. I'm really good about washing my hands, taking my vitamins and whatnot, but sometimes the germs just getcha. Any suggestions other than load up on vitamin C? I hope it's gone by the morning, but if not, what do i do? thanks for any advice :)
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Re: Sore throat coming on... :(

  • GeorgiaDottieGeorgiaDottie member
    Same here, hoping it's just allergies! I'm doing the neti pot trying to clear sinuses. But in the south pollen is terrible!

    33 years old, Married Oct '11,

    Summer '14: Diagosed with hypothryoidism, pollup, LPD, Low AMH, strong FSH.

    BFP: 1/22/15. EDD: 9/23/14. Rainbow baby!

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  • BognesBognes member
    My advice:
    Fluids!! Push clear liquids and chicken soup.
    But plan on it turning into a cold because your immune system may not be able to fight it. My first cold turned into bronchitis and a double ear infection. I'm stuck in the middle of my second cold. I hope you're luckier than me.
    Doctors can't do much for a virus but if it's bacterial they can. Keep an eye on your temperature and if you get a fever call your doctor.
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  • Plumeria1214Plumeria1214 member
    Same symptoms just started for me yesterday too :( I think it's turning into a cold... Going to try gargling with warm salt water and saline nasal spray and hope it goes away or is just allergies!
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  • jen83mnjen83mn member
    If it's just a cold, no need to visit the doctor, but if you get a fever or chills/aches and pains, then it would be a good idea to make an appointment in case it's influenza or pneumonia. I never get a fever with my colds or chills, so that was a huge tip-off when I got the flu and pneumonia that it wasn't just a cold. I also didn't have my usual sore throat and runny nose like I do when I get a cold. Just keep an eye on it, and if you get a fever you can take Tylenol to manage it until you get into the doc. A humidifier will also help. And if you end up with a bad cough/post-nasal drip, taking one Benedryl at night helps!
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  • katythelady22katythelady22 member
    Lots of fluids and take it easy!!
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  • MehilovnaMehilovna member
    Thanks ladies. This is a sore throat I've never had before. It's painful not only when I swallow, but in general. And oh man! Gargling with salt water is the most disgusting thing I've ever done (because I made it insanely salty), but it helped a little. Called the doctor, and they basically said 1 or 2 Tylenol, and ricola drops (so you ladies have told me more than they did...). I'm hoping I don't have strep. [-X
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  • MehilovnaMehilovna member
    For us sickies, I hope we all get better soon, and don't have to do this again [-O<
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  • broach713broach713 member
    I went to the doctor for this yesterday. She told me that when your pregnant you sometimes get super congested and the congestion can drip into your throat and cause it to become sore. She told me to get a humidifier and some breathe right strips. Hope this helps!
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  • ErinelainaErinelaina member
    Silmilar thing here, went to the clinic and I have bronchitis! Tylenol and a humidifier were recommended. I also got some antibiotics but haven't kicked it yet. It sure is miserable!
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