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How long will this killer throat last?

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david83771
david83771

Doc thought I had acute tonsillitis last week so put me on antibiotics but I just got worse and now my throat is mega swollen and totally covered in white (not patches or dots, all over!). When the doc looked down my throat today she said "oooh, that's glandular fever if ever I saw it". Then went on tell me all about how we couldn't cure it, I just have to ride it out. The only answer I want at this point is how long this agonizing sore throat will last. It woke me at 2am last night with pain that would shame a root canal. Anyone got any experience?

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  • forgetmenot99
    forgetmenot99 david83771

    Posted

    Try virgin organic coconut oil. You can take right out of the jar. I'm taking 4 TBS a day for mono. It is helping some. Hang in there!

  • jacqueline22799
    jacqueline22799 david83771

    Posted

    Yes I have. It will go when your body manages to fight it off. The time can be variable I am afraid. You may well be quite run down. You can gargle with soluble aspirin for the pain. It does help. Try boosting your immune system with some good multi vitamins like Berroca soluble tabs. Some people have also taken echinacea tabs (from health food shops) for a month or so. Get plenty of rest, cut out clubbing or anything which makes you more tired than usual. Stress also can prolong things.
  • forgetmenot99
    forgetmenot99 david83771

    Posted

    Try 1 TBS apple cider vinegar and 1 TBS honey in a mug of very hot water. Do this a few times a day.  This will help and definately eat several TBS's of virgin organic coconut oil a day. Hang in there!!

     

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