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dasistcatlady

Updated 11mo ago

Sore throat for 6 months, any tips?

my throat has been so sore for the last 6 months, I've tried cough drops and throat spray. I know a lot of it is my awful diet 😫 but does anyone have any tips to ease the dryness and pain?

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mikkig2020

2y

Milk always helps mine. Also avoid spicy foods or really acidic foods like onions, oranges, lemons and limes.
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mikkig2020

2y

Also if you are handy like i am ALWAYS keep TUMS on hand! They will help your heartburn.
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AnnaXO94

2y

I’m a big milk fan. I’ve also found that if I don’t sleep elevated at night, I wake up with a sore throat from the acid coming up. Ludens cough drops are great as well because they’re not medicated. Honey is also good with some warm water.
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Medically_Challenged

2y

I love that milk works for you! It really goes to show how everyone’s bodies function differently and have their own needs! — If the milk and cough drops don’t work I suggest actually cutting back on those. Dairy and cough drops have sugar in them which cause inflammation. I like to start the day with warm tea and no sugar and find it helps a lot personally.
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Strawberry_Shortcake

2y

Ask your doctor if pantoprazole will work for you. I take it before bed every night and it helps my GERD symptoms get under control. Also your diet is way important. Avoid spicy, acidic, and greasy foods. Also try sleeping on your left side as that will prevent the acid from coming back up. Hope this helps.
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Linla

2y

Like everyone said. My throat felt better after I avoid acidic food that caused the soreness, like tomatoes and pineapples. But non caffeinated tea sounds like a good idea too.
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A8301

2y

I would avoid acidic food. But also avoid dairy, everyone saying milk I would suggest a dairy free milk.
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Overcomer

2y

Have you ever been test for sjorgen Syndrome? Plus you may want to see a specialist
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Powerful

2y

Try some cough drops
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Rosesandclouds

2y

Sameeeee I had a super sore throat lately and a coarse voice. Nothing has helped me but I also have allergies lol not just GERD. You can try gargling mouth wash or salt water and later eat a spoon of honey and coconut oil.
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Powerful

2y

Something that might help would be hot tea, root beer candy, and ginger ale
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Overcomer

2y

Did you see an ENT?

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