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Posted 3/27/2016 6:23 PM (GMT -5)
Anybody every try the 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper & water gargle? With success... or any other things worth a shot. I need to wait till tomorrow to get a rapid test and a follow up throat swab and culture, but I'm looking for other ideas. I've never been able to find anything that really works.

Strep is my nemesis... almost every year I get hit with it and end up either in the hospital or on antibiotic. It's getting ridiculous though as I am rather old for this....

Anyway - just trying to avoid more antibiotics is all....
Posted 3/27/2016 7:24 PM (GMT -5)
Hmm have you looked in colloidal silver? I've never tried it but that might be strong enough. Not sure if garlic or coconut oil would cut it. I've never had strep throat so I have no idea how much pain you are in. Do the antibiotics make you flare?
Posted 3/27/2016 7:38 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks

Never tried colloidal silver before. However dissolving a teaspoon of coconut oil is great, the moisturizing effect gives you the ability to swallow and even eat a little, but doesn't put a dint the bacterial infection unfortunately. It's awesome for soothing though. I recommend it to friends all the time.

The antibiotics usually make me feel better instead of flaring - however I am worried my luck is going to run out on that aspect one of these days.

It's not overly sore or anything right now. But feel like it always does before it hits. Just wanted to try and get a jump on it really as I always end up with tonsillitis.

I gave the 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and a bit of warm water gargle a try just now. It takes the mild pain away and is really not that bad. Tongue buns a bit after though, but nothing one can't endure. I'll keep trying it every hour for a while tonight and see.
Posted 3/27/2016 9:06 PM (GMT -5)
isn't there a reason why you are having continued issues ? do you have some unresolved bacteria that needs to be dealt with ? cuz I'm assuming your not getting this from someone else, right ?
Posted 3/27/2016 9:31 PM (GMT -5)
I use unprocessed vinegar and water for a sore throat. I gargle it.
You can also add 1/4 tsp. of powderd ginger with 1/4 tsp. of cayanne in warm water for a gargle.
Posted 3/27/2016 9:50 PM (GMT -5)
Yes stud - I am told they are residing in my tonsils and hiding away from antibiotics so it leads to re-infections. I need to have my tonsils removed but I'm FAR to much of a suck for that..... It's pathetic. Glutton for punishment I guess. However if it gets bad again I'll suck it up and get em cut out (maybe).

For any interested. It's only been a few times gargling but the 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and warm water thing is pretty darn helpful. I'm surprised. I'll keep at it.
Posted 3/27/2016 10:04 PM (GMT -5)
Well if you get strep that much, I'd get those tonsils out! Do you take the same antibiotics every time or is there a stronger one that would work better? I'm sure you've researched the most affective ones by now.

At least the antibiotics don't mess you up. I actually don't have that problem with them either thank god.
Posted 3/27/2016 11:06 PM (GMT -5)
while i don't typically adhere to the advice of having organs removed, in this case i agree with the B girl - seems to me that you're playing Romanian roulette with the aunties - just because you've dodged the butt bullet before, doesn't mean your luck won't run out - i say git them suckas outa there !
Posted 3/27/2016 11:14 PM (GMT -5)
I've heard it usually goes away on its own but i had to take a course of penicillin recently for strep.
Posted 3/28/2016 7:08 AM (GMT -5)
I ended up getting my tonsils out at the age of 30. When they say that this surgery is extremely difficult for adults, they weren't kidding! If you can avoid the surgery then please do so, however, repeat strep infections is not good either. I believe my ENT told me once that the staph(?) over time can damage the heart valves. Since I've had them out, I rarely get sick anymore. Perhaps only once a year with a sinus infection.
Posted 3/28/2016 11:49 AM (GMT -5)
Get them out.....the risk of recurring strep is a high price to pay. Besides...your tonsils are already taxed to the max in their usefulness. It will save you a LIFETIME of continuing issues.

There are good pain relief meds to help with your suffering.....short term compared to what you will have if you don't get them out. Strep is a dangerous bacteria once it settles in.

Keep us updated.....
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Posted 3/28/2016 3:59 PM (GMT -5)
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper & warm water review: !! Thumb's UP

Well, last night I phoned in to make an early morning appointment for a swab and rapid test... I did the cayenne pepper gargle about four times. I awoke this morning with nothing wrong... how bizarre is that???? No white spots, no 'lump' feeling in the side of my throat, no pain. Unreal.

I will keep at the gargle today as well, but I honestly had to cancel the appointment I asked for as I have no reason to go to the doctor at the moment. I'm blown away by this one.

Even if it's just a virus, and not strep - I (at this point) highly recommend trying the gargle if you come down with a sore throat.

Cross my fingers here and hope it lasts...

EDIT: In fact just checking my left throat lymph node now - it is no longer even swollen. This natural treatment is the bomb!
Posted 3/28/2016 5:25 PM (GMT -5)
nothing really works better for throat infection as the Polish powder for gargle which is called "gargarin" :)
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