Painful sore throat remedies?

Question

I got the flu (started 7/26), it started with a sore throat. I am fine now, it ran its course but the sore throat stil remains. The productive cough is gone. But it is still very painful to swallow any food/drink. I have been drinking hot teas, coffee, soups... no ice cream or anything cold. I have tried advil, tylenol but nothing helps. Any ideas here??

Answer 1

The ice cream may numb your throat..you should try that.  That was the best thing when I had my tonsils removed.  You could try rinsing with salt and warm water but it only lasts temporarily.  I use to swear by the throat sprays.

Answer 2

did you check with your doctor if it's a Strep Throat? you dont have to have cold symptom to feel this pain.  Antibiotics can be the only remedy for your help.

PS, Strep Throat is Contagious.

Answer 3

Go to the doctor. I went and had the most painful sore throat imaginable.  They gave me a syrup with codeine and it cleared it right up, almost immediately.  Plus, i was able to sleep.