My throat is absolutely killing me

Hmm... It seems like a mild sore throat: it's radiating to the ear. Gargle with propolis tincture every half hour, suck on Lizobact tablets three times a day. Use Neo-Angin for pain relief. If there's no improvement within 24 hours, take Flemoxin Solutab. One tablet three times a day for a week. Drink plenty of fluids with lemon and get plenty of rest. Get well soon.

If this doctor hasn't helped you, consult another one.

Tonsillitis is ruled out because the tonsils are normal in size, the throat is only slightly red at the moment, and the lymph nodes are within normal range. I took Lizobact for two days—it didn’t help. I’ll try propolis, thank you. Neo-Angin—I’ll also look into what that’s about now. I tearfully begged the doctor three times to prescribe antibiotics, but he made it clear they weren’t necessary. On Monday, I’m waiting for the results of a finger-prick blood test, which I also had to persuade him to do. If the results are good, I’ll look for another doctor; if they’re bad, I’ll let this one treat me.

Tea with raspberry jam, not hot - 5-7 times a day!

Ah, it's acute pharyngitis! It's very, very painful... Do you have a blue lamp?.. Warm your mouth with the lamp. And it's good to apply Lugol's solution to your throat. Lizobact needs to be taken for a week.

Drink milk with baking soda, butter, and honey.
There are also antibiotics like Amossin, but they are not sold without a prescription; they helped me a lot.
It could also be staphylococcus that has spread to the throat. If necessary, you should get a throat and nose swab done.

It’s better, of course, to see another doctor. You can also write to a doctor online for free. That helped me once.

Don’t self-medicate. It’s better to see a doctor.

It was recently, my throat was hellishly sore, especially at night. Sometimes so bad that I even felt like crying, couldn't sleep. This was the first time in my life (I'm 27 years old).
What I took: Strepsils spray with lidocaine (specifically the spray, the lozenges were useless), Grammidin dissolving tablets, drank milk with honey. It seemed like there was no effect at all, none immediately, not the slightest improvement. And then, after about three days, it suddenly all went away—I don't know which of these helped.

I was in the village, and my throat was sore too—not as bad as yours, but really severe and unpleasant. I had already started taking antibiotics, but they weren't helping at all. Then I came across a 43-degree herbal balm in the cupboard, added a splash of boiling water to it, and gargled with it. I did that about four times a day. And strangely enough, by the next morning, my throat was back to normal.
Probably everything got disinfected in there.)

The infectious disease specialist could have just given a kick, saying it's not typhoid pharyngitis, not yersiniosis, not foot-and-mouth disease, so get out of here. Go munch on Ascorutin by the packet, nicotinic acid with thiamine by the packet, damn cottage cheese and whatever your little heart desires with B12 and folic acid, co-trimoxazole from the pharmacist—we're only allowed to prescribe furacillin locally without verification.

You're in Russia! Just buy that vile ADS-2 fraction. It really cures everything! By the end of the day, you won't even remember your sore throat.
Speaking of throats... I once burned my hand. Really badly. Under normal circumstances, there would have been a blister first, then an burn mark. I immediately smeared that stinky stuff on it and... lo and behold... within half an hour, there wasn't even any redness left on my hand. I remember staring at my hand in fascination for about 10 minutes)))

Yes, yes, that's exactly what he said, that it's pharyngitis. Is it dangerous? Are antibiotics definitely not needed? I'm just afraid that there might be some complications. And how long can this go on? It's already been 10 days of just a dull throat pain and that's it. Before, it was always a week at most. I started applying Lugol's on the second day, and on the third day, a white coating appeared, so I rushed to the doctor. He said that Lugol's is outdated, no one treats with iodine anymore, and I'll burn my throat. Last night, after I posted the topic, I took ketorol again, so at least I slept normally. Now it only hurts on the left side, with a slight ache in the ear, but not as bad as at night—it's bearable. And about the lamp, sorry, which area should I warm? Shine it directly into my mouth? Or on my neck?

Ask the doctor to rinse the tonsils; there are bacteria there.

For pharyngitis, I find gargling with oak bark decoction and Tantum Verde mouthwash solution helpful.

I wouldn't advise getting your tonsils irrigated. It's a horribly sadistic procedure. Once you get to the ENT specialist, everything there is sadistic – all those 'cuckoo' treatments and such. I went on the ENT's recommendation, and it's a good thing I hadn't eaten since the evening before; I was turned completely inside out. He even damaged my tonsil – it bled and hurt afterwards. I couldn't tell if my throat was sore from the infection or from his irrigations. Plus, they gathered a crowd of students to observe how it's done. I was so terrified I didn't even squeak. *****, I should have run. For my own money, they tormented me in front of a crowd of students.

Anyway, in case it's useful to anyone. I was admitted to hospital, and the pain stopped on the very first day. All my tests came back clear again, so I wasn't prescribed any antibiotics, only given inhalations. The doctor and I agreed that it must have been some sort of atypical allergic reaction, and as soon as I was placed in a sterile environment, everything cleared up.

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My throat hurt for a long time and in different ways. It first became sore at the beginning of September 2014. I treated it with antifungal and antiviral medications, gargled with baking soda—it only became more inflamed. I sprayed all sorts of medicines. The immediate effect would wear off, and the pain would return. It felt like there was an abscess in my throat. The otolaryngologist referred me to an oncologist. I went but couldn't even wait halfway through the queue. Dozens of people at the clinic couldn't get an appointment within the doctor's working hours. I didn't go to the oncologist a second time. I decided to gargle with chamomile tincture. I gargled thoroughly, frequently (6–8 times a day), and for a long time (about 3 months). Today marks the end of March, and I decided I could write that the treatment helped. There was a period when it felt like a healing scab had formed inside my throat, which made swallowing difficult. But that didn't last long—about 2–3 weeks. I suspect that during the initial treatment with medications, I burned the mucous membrane of my throat and was then treating the damage I had caused.

And one more thing - to get the tincture deep into my throat, I tried to direct it to the painful spot with small sips.

You can also use Stomatofit to gargle your throat. I initially bought it for treating my gums, but when my throat got sore and I had nothing at home, I decided to try gargling with it, and it turned out to be worthwhile. By morning, my throat was no longer sore.

Gargling is a good thing for a sore throat. But sometimes, there just isn't the time for it, or it's simply inconvenient, like when you're at work. In such cases, I just take Bioparox spray with me and treat my throat with it. It's a really great thing, tested more than once!

Oh, my throat has been really sore since this morning((

Don't let it drag on, it's better to start treatment right away. I use Bioparox, it's a good remedy as mentioned above, because it helps very quickly, contains a natural antibiotic, works locally. I advise starting to use it to get better sooner and not let the illness progress.

Severe sore throat: "Tough as Nails," "Just a Cold, No Big Deal," "It'll Pass on Its Own."
It started like a common cold on Tuesday, with a slight sore throat and no fever. By Thursday, the tonsils were very red. We looked it up online: if there's no fever, it's likely a viral infection like a cold, and antibiotics aren't needed—it should clear up on its own. We gargled, used throat sprays, took Strepsils, drank tea, milk with honey, and so on.
On Friday evening, there was a sharp pain, the throat swelled up, but still no fever. It happens... just need to endure it and gargle a lot...
On Saturday, the throat was heavily coated, the tonsils weren't visible, and it was very painful. We bought more throat tablets and analgesics, assuming it was the peak of the illness.
On Sunday, the throat wouldn't open, swallowing was excruciating, and the fever spiked to 38.4°C. We chose the nearest medical centre and went to see an ENT specialist. The ENT said it looked like a developing peritonsillar abscess, prescribed antibiotics, and sent us home, advising to call an ambulance if there was no improvement by evening.
I called a friend, a top doctor, who said it sounded like tonsillitis, but there should be a fever. Typically, a peritonsillar abscess starts in the second week, but the throat needed to be examined.
By evening, things worsened. I panicked and urgently found a familiar ENT specialist. She was shocked. The abscess was in full swing—call an ambulance immediately! Time was ticking by the hour! An ambulance, hospitalisation, an emergency night operation to drain the abscess and remove the tonsils. Three days on drips and painkillers, with doctors saying we made it just in time...
Not all colds are the same. When the tonsils and throat swell, time is of the essence—processes in the throat progress very, very quickly.
If your throat hurts and swallowing is painful for 2–3 days, see a doctor urgently. If no doctor is available, go to the emergency room.
Tonsillitis can occur without a fever! It must be treated by a doctor with antibiotics.

I always have Tonsilotren in my medicine cabinet for throat issues. Of course, I don't rule out gargling with a soda solution as part of the treatment, but sometimes there just isn't time for that. Taking the tablets, however, is very convenient. Within just a few days, the redness and inflammation disappear as if by magic.

I'm also in favour of Bioparox. Out of everything I've tried for treatment, it helps me the most. Within a couple of days, my throat is practically no longer bothering me, and the same goes for a runny nose – if I have one, I treat it with that as well.

I only take antibiotics when prescribed by a doctor. Otherwise, for a sore throat, Tonzilotren tablets help. I pop a tablet and my throat feels better. It's good that I can give them to my son too. They are approved for use in children from the age of 3.

During tonsillitis, my throat hurts unbearably. Warm tea and Tonsilotren tablets save me. They always help relieve discomfort and heal my throat.

"Sore throat, painful swallowing" – typical issues faced by individuals in the early stages of tonsillitis. First and foremost, it's important to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Fluids are crucial for the human body, as we are composed of about one-quarter water. When you have a sore throat, drink only room-temperature water. This way, you'll maintain hydration without irritating the throat's mucous membrane: http://lechenieprostudy.ru/chto-delat-esli-silno-bolit-gorlo/

1. Folk remedy: warm (not hot, boiled) water, 1 teaspoon of salt, baking soda. Mix and gargle 4-6 times a day.
2. Lozenges: suck as many special lozenges like "Halls" as possible.
3. Throat sprays: preferably buy a more expensive throat spray, and then follow the instructions.

Rinse with Furacilin, it works well and is inexpensive. Just make sure to get the tablets that dissolve quickly in water. Otherwise, you'll struggle to dissolve the tablet.

The throat is such a sensitive organ; if you get even a slight chill, you're bound to experience a scratchy feeling and pain. Following my doctor's advice, I immediately start dissolving Lizobact. It works against fungi and bacteria. It helps reliably, as the doctor explained, preventing viruses from descending further down the throat and keeping the illness from dragging on.

Friends, I want to share with you a very effective way to get rid of a sore throat. A friend of mine recommended it to me; at first, I found it amusing, but then I realised it really helps. Go to the shop and buy a litre of cola. Gargle with cola every 20–30 minutes, trying to keep it in your throat for as long as possible. You'll feel relief from the pain after just the second time... Wishing everyone good health.

I haven't gargled with Coke yet) Usually when my throat hurts, I immediately dissolve Trachisan. It helps me the most because it deals with the infection in the throat. Plus, it contains lidocaine, which numbs the pain very quickly.

The name is such a Trachisan😆😆😆

Good afternoon! I've been having the same symptoms as you for the third week now. Could you tell me what they used for the inhalation in the hospital?

During the viral infection season, I often suffer from throat ailments. Recently, I had laryngitis. The burning and dryness in my throat were troubling me. The doctor prescribed me a chamomile decoction for gargling and Isla-Moos lozenges. I was satisfied with the treatment.

The child also had a very sore throat, along with a fever. I really didn't want to use antibiotics. The local doctor prescribed plenty of fluids and Trachisan lozenges to combat the bacteria in the throat. Within four days, the fever was gone and the throat was almost no longer red.

Yeah, doctors these days...(((
Try Grammidin lozenges—I'm not just saying this randomly, I've tried them myself. I had the same thing, it was unbearable! My neighbour recommended them; I couldn't stand the pain anymore, so I bought them. The pain subsided by the second day. They contain an antiseptic, antibiotic, and anaesthetic—I'm referring to the Grammidin in the packaging with the red scarf; it specifically helps with pain too.
Maybe it'll help you as well—why suffer like this?

Haven't heard of it, if it really helps that much, I should give it a try, I've got the same problem, and the doctor keeps suggesting things that don't really help(((( Is it not too expensive?

Around 300, if not cheaper. I don't know, I tried it myself, and now I take it for prevention and if my throat starts to hurt a little. At least, knock on wood, I haven't had tonsillitis.

Are there any such tablets for children?

For children, it's the package with the yellow scarf pictured. My kids have even started forgetting about sore throats while using this—it helps)))

I woke up on Thursday morning with a severe sore throat, which hurts when swallowing saliva and drinking liquids. My temperature fluctuates from 36.6°C to 38.6°C, regardless of the time of day. The pain has persisted for three days now with the same intensity. I’ve been gargling, using throat sprays, sucking on Grammidin lozenges, and drinking plenty of fluids, but there’s been no improvement. The only thing I’ve noticed is that strange clots come out every time I gargle. I saw a doctor who said it’s pharyngitis, and I have a follow-up appointment on Monday—hopefully, I’ll make it till then.

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It's also not advisable to take too many throat tablets; it's better to choose just one and stick with it. Inhalations and gargling are excellent methods. At the pharmacy, ask for Lizobact tablets—they'll eliminate any infection in your throat without harming the throat's microflora. If your temperature isn't above 38°C, it's better not to take fever reducers; your body should fight the virus on its own.

You seem to have a pretty severe inflammation going on, especially since it's radiating to your ear—it would be a good idea to get your ears checked for otitis or eustachitis. As for throat pain relief, why take such strong tablets? There are throat lozenges with an anaesthetic available. I personally use Anti-Angin Formula—it even has a combined action: pain relief, antimicrobial properties, and it helps restore throat tissue. And it wouldn't hurt for you to consider changing your doctor.

Yes, the doctor seems to be overcomplicating things—the prescriptions are so serious and still not helping. Maybe I should get a throat swab? I really can't understand how such a simple throat infection could drag on and almost cause complications like ear pain. Perhaps it's because I usually start using lozenges right away, like sage (a natural product), an antiseptic with sage extract and oil—I've never had such problems before.

About two weeks ago, after treatment, my throat started hurting on the side where the tooth is. Well, I thought maybe something got damaged there, thought it would pass. For three days now, I've been feeling incredibly unwell; my throat on this side (specifically the right) hurts very badly, with a feeling of pressure, I can't move my tongue because it's very painful, and I can't open my mouth fully. I went to an ENT specialist, they said it's pharyngitis, prescribed rinses, Lizobakt, Hexoral. On the second day, I called her and said I was feeling very unwell and asked her to prescribe antibiotics as well. They prescribed me Amoxiclav. But so far, there are no changes, and I can't do the rinses—it feels like the rinses make it worse. For three days now, I haven't been able to eat properly 😭 I feel very unwell and scared.

There are viruses that cause just a severe sore throat and that's about it, with even the fever being insignificant. But the throat still needs to be treated somehow to prevent complications from starting. I usually buy sage from Naturprodukt myself; it has a combined action and treats a sore throat quite well.