I feel an itch in my throat...

United States
January 15, 2018 9:08am CST
I hope this doesn't mean I am getting sick! I haven't been sick in a while. I hate being sick, it's so uncomfortable! I lose all my energy and have a hard time sleeping because of the congestion. Horrible combination, nothing worse than being so tired and wanting nothing more but to sleep but can't because you are so uncomfortable. I am really hoping this itch in my throat will go away and not turn into something more.
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Edevis Raga
@edevis18 (349)
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
15 Jan 18
I recommend a lot of lemon, lemon is good for the throat and also for vitamin C in the body that prevents the flu. Also, take some mint syrup.
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Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
I prefer oranges over lemons for vitamin C, lemons are too sour! Mint syrup? Never heard of that.
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Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
@edevis18 Ah okay, I will check it out. I am sure they have something similar here in the USA.
Edevis Raga
@edevis18 (349)
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
15 Jan 18
@MikesAngel317 Yes, do not go there in your country have a specific name but here in Venezuela there is a natural syrup called "Berro" which is mint. Very good for the throat.
Gaia Noor
@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
15 Jan 18
Try to drink as much as you can oranges and lemons. It helps you
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Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
I'm out of orange juice, been drinking it the past couple of days. Hopefully that will help. Also, drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated.
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Gaia Noor
@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
16 Jan 18
@MikesAngel317 good job,it`s easy to take pills but i like more home made remedies. Try fresh lemons squeeze direct on your throat, it seems horrible but it really works.
louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
15 Jan 18
If the itch is bacterial and not viral, what I do is just gurgle with mouth wash, if I suspect viral I would go with the other post, Vitamin C and rest to build body resistance.
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Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
Good advice, thank you! I will try gargling with salt water and mouthwash.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
15 Jan 18
Nobody likes to be sick!
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Twinkle
@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
15 Jan 18
Dehydration might be one of the reason... so drink lots of water and do salt water gargling.. also consult the doctor.. get well soon
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Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
I think I have been keeping myself well-hydrated, I drink almost nothing but water throughout the day.
The Bullshark
@Bullshark (3477)
• Netherlands
15 Jan 18
I hope it isn't what I think it is. But if it is, then you are going to stay bedbound for a while.
Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
What is it you think it is? The flu?
The Bullshark
@Bullshark (3477)
• Netherlands
15 Jan 18
@MikesAngel317 Don't jinx it. I don't want you to be sick.
Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
15 Jan 18
You need some cough syrup otherwise this itch will convert in to cough.
Angel
@MikesAngel317 (355)
• United States
15 Jan 18
I am starting to feel a bit of congestion too, running down my throat. I have some Nyquil, maybe that will help.
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
16 Jan 18
I hope that it goes away soonest. Take warm water with lemon often
M.Shafeeq
@Mshafeeq (1445)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jan 18
Boil water with stone salt in it then let it come to warm such as you can bear the hotness then gargle with it before going to bed and early in the morning before brushing your teeth. I am sure it will help you to reduce itchiness.