Sore throat

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If you can see an ENT on your own, I would -- right away. When this happened

to me they found out it was shingles (did a needle biopsy of the " blisters " ).

From there I went on an antiviral drug. It may also be an infection of

course, which is why they are prescribing antibiotics.

The virus of shingles preys on those of us who have screwed up immune systems

-

there is a lot in the archives about shingles. Infections occur when we take

certain medications that lower our immunity so low that we can't fight off

the bug. For instance, I have had infected bumps all over my skin and also

have had the GI bug C-Dificile - hospital stays for a week each time x 2

times. Both infections were seen as a side effect of being on high dose

methotrexate.

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Hi Jayne,

I had a sore throat April 99 and it was the worst in my life, the dr. gave

me an antibotic tat didn't agree with me, stopped taking it and by then the

soreness was gone, no throat culture done, within a couple weeks, my lesions

started appearing, had them ever since, i wonder if there is a connection?

Lynn

[ ] sore throat

> From: " sherman.fam@... " <sherman.fam@...>

>

> I did have a flare of psoriasis after a bout with bronchitis....I also

> get new patches for no good reason at all...Right now my chin is

> covered...(looks lovely), and as far as I know, I am not sick. I do

> have a question for you all though, do you get sore throats alot????? I

> seem to wake up with them lately. I am also wondering if it is true

> that stress can trigger psoriasis too, because like I said my chin is

> bad and I am dealing with a tremendous amount of stress these last few

> weeks.

> Have a nice night.. to those of you who believe in, Happy

> Halloween......!!

> Jayne

>

> > Please visit our new web page at:

> http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa

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Hey

I was told to gargle with dried sage in hot water, and it was a miracle!

This morning I have no symptoms at all. Can't beleive it! People spend a

fortune on medications when all they need is a teaspoon of dried thyme

costing less that a penny.

Hee hee

Lee

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Thank You Theresa. I will try this, my throat problems are a combination

Acid Reflux and chronically infected adenoids and tonsils. I am leaning

toward having them removed. I had acid reflux even during my fast!

Bernadette

Sore throat

> Hi Bernardette!

> A home remedy that works great for me for a sore throat is this one:

> Pour about 1/2 cup of unsulphured blackstrap molasses into a pot with a

> little water (about 1 tablespoon) and heat it up (I used to do it directly

in

> a cup in the microwave, but I don't microwave anymore). Once it is hot,

pour

> it in a cup, add the juice of 1 lemon (or lime) and gargle with it. It

> should be pretty hot, but not to the point to burn you. You can do as

many

> times a day as you feel. Let me know if it works.

>

>

>

> Subscription email:

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>>Does anyone else get a sore throat/swollen glands when they are having a

herx or a flare? I've had this for about 3 weeks now, but no cold or flu.

I felt a bit fluey about a week ago, but it didn't amout to anything. My RA

is terrible at present and I think it is either a spring flare or a herx

(moved to doxy about 3 <<

Yep, always the swollen glands in the neck when I have a flare. Sometimes

tender, sometimes not, but always swollen to the point that if I saw a

doctor, they noticed it.

Sorry you are feeling so bad, Carol. I hope you get past it soon. I always

think of good advice Ethel has told me before when I see a letter like

yours--coinsider whether there are other infectons that may be causing your

RA to flare. Or possibly even allergies this time of year. I have had

major improvement since getting an infected tooth extracted and treating

sinus infection and allergy problems lately. We started with a steroid

nasal spray for the sinus thing, septra antibiotic and an OTC decongestant,

for a lingering sinus infection, and now I am using the nutribiotic

grapefruit seed extract nasal spray. It took a couple of months to see the

progress, but it is unmistakeable now. I hope you atre saying the same

soon! Regards, Liz G.

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol - I had constant sore throats when on methotrexate - increasing

my folic acid did help some . I've not had any chronic sore throats in

the past 16 months since stopping mtx .

Barbara

Carol Wilkie wrote:

Hi GangDoes

anyone else get a sore throat/swollen glands when they are having a herx

or a flare? I've had this for about 3 weeks now, but no cold or flu.

I felt a bit fluey about a week ago, but it didn't amout to anything.

My RA is terrible at present and I think it is either a spring flare or

a herx (moved to doxy about 3 months ago).BTW

the chest x-ray I had a few weeks ago because of chest pain came up negative

which I was pleased about. It also seems to be connected to when

I'm feeling very stiff. We have a lot of high pressure over the UK

at present and I usually feel better when the weather is like this, but

not at the moment. I'm feeling really down and in a lot of pain.

Any thoughts guys? I'm going to see my GP next week re my thoat,

but I'm reluctant to see my Rh'ist because all she will suggest is putting

up my Mtx, yet again.I'm

on 12.5mg (but supposed to be on 15mg) I would desperately like to

reduce it, but daren't at the moment with the way i'm feeling.TIACarol

(UK)

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Hi Carol,

Yes, I have had swollen glands and a sore throat ever since I first started to flare up over a year ago. It's not that way all the time, but I seem to have what I think of as mini-flares that are ALWAYS accompanied by those symptoms. I drink a lot of water and that seems to help my throat. The swollen glands - well I massage them...not directly on the swelling, but around the area, and that usually helps with the pain in them, and sometimes actually helps them flow and subside.

I

Does anyone else get a sore throat/swollen glands when they are having a herx or a flare? I've had this for about 3 weeks now, but no cold or flu.

I felt a bit fluey about a week ago, but it didn't amout to anything. My RA is terrible at present and I think it is either a spring flare or a herx (moved to doxy about 3 months ago).

BTW the chest x-ray I had a few weeks ago because of chest pain came up negative which I was pleased about. It also seems to be connected to when I'm feeling very stiff. We have a lot of high pressure over the UK at present and I usually feel better when the weather is like this, but not at the moment. I'm feeling really down and in a lot of pain. Any thoughts guys? I'm going to see my GP next week re my thoat, but I'm reluctant to see my Rh'ist because all she will suggest is putting up my Mtx, yet again.

I'm on 12.5mg (but supposed to be on 15mg) I would desperately like to reduce it, but daren't at the moment with the way i'm feeling.

TIA

Carol (UK)

[Guest guest]

,

You might just have a sore throat but you might want to consider another

blood test to be on the safe side. I was originally on Tapazole - had an

allergic reaction was given PTU (short term for your medication). I was on

PTU for over 4 years without any problems. I refused to have RAI - it can

only create bigger problems and I eventually went into remission. The

doctor reduced my medication very slowly and last year I went off all

medication. Have you visited Elaine 's and ithyroid site?

There's lots of good info there, especially about taking vitamins and the

best foods for thyroid disease. Do you have any eye involvement? TED is

short for thyroid eye disease, TAP is for the other medication. If you have

questions about the acronym please let everyone know !! Take care and keep

in touch! Mona

Sore throat

> Hi all

> I'm new on the group, but have been reading the archives with

> interest - am finding the abreviations very confusing as the 'lingo'

> is new to me.

> I was diagnosed with Graves six months ago. When I started on neo-

> mercazole (I'm in Ireland so don't know if you have different names

> for the pharmaceuticals) I developed a sore throat - the blood test

> said there was nothing wrong with the white cell count so I

> continued, but my tongue got swollen so I was taken off and put on

> propylthiouracil. I've been on it (50mg a day) for 4-5 months now.

> I have another sore throat now - given that I've been on it without

> problem up to now, do you think I need worry about white cell count?

> I'm not due back to get blood tests until March and don't want to

> have to go sooner.

> thanks in advance for advice

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Mona, you're a sweetheart, thanks for the info - I will visit the

site. Actually the throat is better already - I was panicking. and

no, no eye involvement - only symptoms are horrible palpitations and

pounding heard, numbness and pins & needles in arms and hands, and

dizzyness, occasional bowel and gastric problems.best wishes

> ,

>

> You might just have a sore throat but you might want to consider

another

> blood test to be on the safe side. I was originally on Tapazole -

had an

> allergic reaction was given PTU (short term for your medication).

I was on

> PTU for over 4 years without any problems. I refused to have RAI -

it can

> only create bigger problems and I eventually went into remission.

The

> doctor reduced my medication very slowly and last year I went off

all

> medication. Have you visited Elaine 's and ithyroid site?

> There's lots of good info there, especially about taking vitamins

and the

> best foods for thyroid disease. Do you have any eye involvement?

TED is

> short for thyroid eye disease, TAP is for the other medication. If

you have

> questions about the acronym please let everyone know !! Take care

and keep

> in touch! Mona

> Sore throat

>

>

> > Hi all

> > I'm new on the group, but have been reading the archives with

> > interest - am finding the abreviations very confusing as

the 'lingo'

> > is new to me.

> > I was diagnosed with Graves six months ago. When I started on

neo-

> > mercazole (I'm in Ireland so don't know if you have different

names

> > for the pharmaceuticals) I developed a sore throat - the blood

test

> > said there was nothing wrong with the white cell count so I

> > continued, but my tongue got swollen so I was taken off and put on

> > propylthiouracil. I've been on it (50mg a day) for 4-5 months

now.

> > I have another sore throat now - given that I've been on it

without

> > problem up to now, do you think I need worry about white cell

count?

> > I'm not due back to get blood tests until March and don't want to

> > have to go sooner.

> > thanks in advance for advice

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dear Mona,

Could you plese quote me the website you mentioned - its not listed

in the bookmarks. Very many thanks in advance.

Dear Donna,

Thanks a million for your message.

very best wishes

> ,

>

> You might just have a sore throat but you might want to consider

another

> blood test to be on the safe side. I was originally on Tapazole -

had an

> allergic reaction was given PTU (short term for your medication).

I was on

> PTU for over 4 years without any problems. I refused to have RAI -

it can

> only create bigger problems and I eventually went into remission.

The

> doctor reduced my medication very slowly and last year I went off

all

> medication. Have you visited Elaine 's and ithyroid site?

> There's lots of good info there, especially about taking vitamins

and the

> best foods for thyroid disease. Do you have any eye involvement?

TED is

> short for thyroid eye disease, TAP is for the other medication. If

you have

> questions about the acronym please let everyone know !! Take care

and keep

> in touch! Mona

> Sore throat

>

>

> > Hi all

> > I'm new on the group, but have been reading the archives with

> > interest - am finding the abreviations very confusing as

the 'lingo'

> > is new to me.

> > I was diagnosed with Graves six months ago. When I started on

neo-

> > mercazole (I'm in Ireland so don't know if you have different

names

> > for the pharmaceuticals) I developed a sore throat - the blood

test

> > said there was nothing wrong with the white cell count so I

> > continued, but my tongue got swollen so I was taken off and put on

> > propylthiouracil. I've been on it (50mg a day) for 4-5 months

now.

> > I have another sore throat now - given that I've been on it

without

> > problem up to now, do you think I need worry about white cell

count?

> > I'm not due back to get blood tests until March and don't want to

> > have to go sooner.

> > thanks in advance for advice

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

www.ithyroid.com and www.daisyelaine_co.tripod.com/gravesdisease/

These are two very good websites!! Enjoy, Mona

Sore throat

> >

> >

> > > Hi all

> > > I'm new on the group, but have been reading the archives with

> > > interest - am finding the abreviations very confusing as

> the 'lingo'

> > > is new to me.

> > > I was diagnosed with Graves six months ago. When I started on

> neo-

> > > mercazole (I'm in Ireland so don't know if you have different

> names

> > > for the pharmaceuticals) I developed a sore throat - the blood

> test

> > > said there was nothing wrong with the white cell count so I

> > > continued, but my tongue got swollen so I was taken off and put on

> > > propylthiouracil. I've been on it (50mg a day) for 4-5 months

> now.

> > > I have another sore throat now - given that I've been on it

> without

> > > problem up to now, do you think I need worry about white cell

> count?

> > > I'm not due back to get blood tests until March and don't want to

> > > have to go sooner.

> > > thanks in advance for advice

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Bethanne,

I get a sore throat with a yeast infection. I have been taking

nystatin for thrush. I would be careful since you have been on

antibiotics, you may have thrush or yeast infection. It is very easy

for us to get this with predisone.

Ruth

> Hi Everyone!! It's been awhile since I posted. I hope all is

well.

> I have a question for you. On our drug pamphlets it says a

persistent

> sore throat is a sign of infection. I have had one for 2 weeks and

I

> am finishing up my anitbiotics and I actually think it may be even

> more red. My question is: Have any of you had this? What did it

> indicate an infection of? and What was the treatment? Thanks so

much

> for your help on this. My hepatoligist isn't in until Wednesday

and

> I am just trying to get some info.

>

> Thanks,

> Bethanne

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the input everyone!! It was greatly appreciated. It is really more red than sore so I'll call the doc tomorrow. Thanks again!!

Bethanne

hrby97111 wrote:

Bethanne, I get a sore throat with a yeast infection. I have been taking nystatin for thrush. I would be careful since you have been on antibiotics, you may have thrush or yeast infection. It is very easy for us to get this with predisone.Ruth> Hi Everyone!! It's been awhile since I posted. I hope all is well. > I have a question for you. On our drug pamphlets it says a persistent > sore throat is a sign of infection. I have had one for 2 weeks and I > am finishing up my anitbiotics and I actually think it may be even > more red. My question is: Have any of you had this? What did it > indicate an infection of? and What was the treatment? Thanks so much > for your help on this. My hepatoligist isn't in until Wednesday and > I am just trying to get some info.> > Thanks,> Bethanne

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In a message dated 12/27/02 4:43:33 AM Central Standard Time,

riddlen71@... writes:

> I'm getting a sore throat. Any suggestions on what I can take to alleviate

> the symptoms?

I have a sure way that works for me whenever I start to get a sore throat. I

get some ginger root from the store, cut a piece off, peel the skin off and

cut the piece in two (about the size of a thumbnail). I take one piece and

put it in my back molars, tilt my head back and crunch down. Let it drain

down your throat as long as you can. It will sting a bit. I then spit out

the fiber in tissue. I do the same thing on the other side. I used to

always get strep throat when I was young and then someone told me about this

and I have never gotten strep again. Try not to rinse out your mouth and it

will then numb the pain and it will heal it. I don't know how it works but

It definitely works for me.

If this sounds too extreme maybe drink ginger tea.

Ter

[Guest guest]

If you can get colloidal silver, gargle with that too.

>I'm getting a sore throat. The over-the-counter medicines have alcohol

>and

>sugar. Any suggestions on what I can take to alleviate the symptoms?

>Gargle

>with salt water, plenty of liquids, and vitamins C, and zinc; but

>anything

>else?

[Guest guest]

Goldenseal is excellent for a sore throat.

>

>I'm getting a sore throat. The over-the-counter medicines have alcohol and

>sugar. Any suggestions on what I can take to alleviate the symptoms? Gargle

>with salt water, plenty of liquids, and vitamins C, and zinc; but anything

>else?

>

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[Guest guest]

Last year, and earlier this year, before I realized that I had

candida, I often woke up with an extremely dry sore throat and dry

eyes. Sometimes my eyes were so dry and gummy that my eyelids stuck

together. Since I've been on antifungal medication, this happens less

often and less severe when it does. I'm not sure why it's worse at

night, but it definitely is. I also get thrush (on the tongue) and

sores at the corners of the mouth, occasionally. I think it's all

related to the candida.

sunfiche

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much sunfiche for responding. May I ask what other

symptoms you have (or had) of Candida? I started taking yogurt

three times a day which eased the bowel problems, and the only other

symptoms I've got is a sore throat, fatigue, some small rashes

(which may all be in my head) and occasional ear-aches. So I'm not

sure if Candida is my problem, even though all this began with a

full-blown yeast infection in my groin after having taken some

antiobiotics for only 3 weeks! Thanks again

[Guest guest]

Yes, I have had numerous other symptoms, including eczema, sinusitis,

fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, depression (in my case, this was

aggravated by taking wormwood at a time before I realized I had

candida), constipation, etc. My bowel problems eased after I began

taking Diflucan, and at the same time my sinuses began to drain. Up

to that point, I wasn't sure what I had, but the symptoms were

consistent with candida and the antifungals gave some relief. The

more I read about it, the more I became convinced that I was

suffering from candida. For example, other members have reported

having hallucinatory-type nightmares, long strings in the stool, and

mucus in the stool (grayish slime). From what I understand, there is

no definitive diagnostic test for candida, because it is naturally

present in most of us to some extent. The problems start when it

grows out of control. However, since I have only been aware of

candida for a couple months, I don't feel that I'm much of an expert

on the subject. By all means, continue to read these postings and

communicate with others! I can say that my program of Diflucan,

Nystatin, and diet has helped, although progress is gradual and with

MANY SETBACKS! I think it was who said that it is a process of

two steps forward, one step back. I couldn't agree more. By the way,

I haven't tried most of the supplements being discussed here, so I

can't speak to their effectiveness. The only supplements I'm taking

right now are lactobacillus, Creon (digestive enzymes by

prescription), and coral calcium. Best of luck to you!

sunfiche

[Guest guest]

For candida to appear in the mouth or throat, there must be

something there to feed it.

Sugar or starch must be getting in your mouth somehow

You can swish with inulin to encourage different bacteria, which

will outcompete the candida.

Duncan Crow

>

>

> Last year, and earlier this year, before I realized that I had

> candida, I often woke up with an extremely dry sore throat and dry

> eyes. Sometimes my eyes were so dry and gummy that my eyelids stuck

> together. Since I've been on antifungal medication, this happens

> less often and less severe when it does. I'm not sure why it's worse

> at night, but it definitely is. I also get thrush (on the tongue)

> and sores at the corners of the mouth, occasionally. I think it's

> all related to the candida.

>

> sunfiche

[Guest guest]

thrush gives uou a sorethroat with it, it is all candida related. kim

[Guest guest]

I don't know if they can be fungally related. From a scientific point of view I

would say no. However they are probably indirectly related to candidiasis.

Systemic candida can lead to all kinds of allergy related problems (including

sore throats as a result of dust allergy for example). A low immunity is also

linked to people suffering from candidiasis. Therefore leaving the body more

prone to catching mild viruses. As we all know the first sign of going down with

something is a sore throat, so regular sore throats can be a sign that our body

is fighting off low level viruses.

DJK0065 <DJK0065@...> wrote:Is it possible to suffer from fungal-related

sore throats without

having any visible white patches or thrush of the mouth?

[Guest guest]

I think I read where opera singers use honey. RIght now I'm having a problem

with autumn allergies and a scratchy throat and I'm taking honey a few times

a day. Relieves it abit.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Dear Sandy:

I read this book that has the remedy for sore throat.

One cup of water approx. 16oz. with 1 tea spoon of apple cider vinegar and

gargle your mouth. It is OK if you swallow a bit.

I used it whenever I had a sorethroat and it works like wonders. You have to

do it many times a day.

Hope this helps.

Pam

[Guest guest]

Thank you Pam for the apple cider vinegar remedy. I'm feeling abit better

today, I used a homeopic remedy yesterday that did a pretty good job. I know

apple cider vinegar is supposed to have a lot of medicinal uses.

Sandy