How long does this usually last?!
Question: How long does this usually last?
My throat started to hurt on thursday night. Friday it was on and off pain. Saturday all day my throat was killing me. Today it's a little better, but i'm still laying around the house all day. I've also been weak and lightheaded and ive had trouble hearing. It hurts when i talk and kills when i swallow. I've had tylenol, cepacol, ibuprofen, throat drops, jolly rAanchers, yogurt, i tried tea and gargling salt water but not too much result. Any idea on how longer this will last? My mother who is a nurse said usually 24-48 hours.. she said i probably have tonsilitis and i dont have white spots so i dont think its strep.. how much longer will i have to deal with this? thanks
Answers:
Make sure it isn't an ear infection too. I had the same symptoms once and thought it was just a throat/sinus thing and turned out to be an ear infection which can get nasty if not treated.
But given it's only been 3 days, you should wait it out. Besides, like you said, your mom's a nurse. Ask her. :p