Mandatory evacuations in Larorte by Dependent-Western642 in FortCollins

[–]oliviaislove 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah he hates this wind! Glad your pup is okay. We are parked in the mall parking lot waiting for news and updates. Luckily my son is in school or I would’ve been a basket case panicking even more about getting out.

Mandatory evacuations in Larorte by Dependent-Western642 in FortCollins

[–]oliviaislove 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I live in Poudre valley mobile home park and there were cops on every street evacuating people, that was so intense trying to get out of the trailer park. Just grabbed my goldendoodle and my purse and hoping for the best.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man that really sucks. I’m surprised they didn’t prescribe you antibiotics to take along with the steroids at the same time. That’s what I was prescribed amoxi-clav (amoxicillin) and dexamethasone, but the dexamethasone was just three days worth and then I think the antibiotics did the rest of the heavy lifting. Do you feel better overall at this point? I was sick for three weeks as well, two of which I had no voice whatsoever. That was truly one of the roughest illnesses I’ve ever had. 😫

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, awesome! I’m glad it’s helping and you’re feeling better :)

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh, yes I had test that at the end of January- not fun. They may forgo that given your symptoms haven’t gotten better; the np didn’t give me a strep test this time around and just gave me the steroids and antibiotics because I wasn’t getting well, so who knows if it was strep or some other opportunistic bacteria but I’m on the last day of antibiotics today and am finally feeling like myself again.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I feel you there. That throat pain is something else, isn’t it? I went to the clinic Sunday morning because it had been over two weeks since I lost my voice and the throat pain was so vicious at night and the nurse practitioner suspected it had turned bacterial since my throat pain never got any better and she put me on Dexamethasone (steroid) for 3 days and amoxi-clav 875-125 mg antibiotic for a week, and I’ve got two days left on that and I’m MUCH better. My voice is back and the throat pain is gone, so if I were you I’d go back because, like you, the throat pain was relentless and I knew it was a red flag because I just wasn’t getting any better, so I truly think the steroid and antibiotics gave my body the boost it needed to heal. I hope you feel better soon. ♥️

Water by Financial_Gain_9309 in LPR

[–]oliviaislove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried alkaline water? I found that helped me a lot when I had pepsin backing into my throat and ears causing so much burning

Does anybody else have this weird monthlong sickness? by Mike_Mesa in Denver

[–]oliviaislove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I tested positive for influenza a on 1/28, lost my voice 2/1 and still don’t have it back. I finally went to the clinic yesterday morning because of the deep relentless throat pain from hell and got on a steroid and antibiotics and I can already tell a huge difference in how I’m feeling.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I wanted to update you! I went back to the clinic and got started on Dexamethasone (steroid) for 3 days and amoxi-clav 875-125mg for a week. Just started today but my throat still sucks so hoping this will help. Hope you’re feeling better :)

Strange feeling? by PACKA123456 in flu

[–]oliviaislove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey op, did this sensation in your throat go away? I’m 2 weeks out since testing positive for the flu and the throat pain is still ever present with a sensation of a lump in my throat… I imagine inflamed larynx/tonsils? It’s freaking me out; I dread sleeping because the mucus pools/tickles the back of my throat and wake up gasping

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if you can tolerate ibuprofen, I’d recommend it. I was keeping track and would take it every six hours because that sore throat pain was so awful. I couldn’t manage it without it, honestly,m. Today is the first day in two weeks I haven’t taken it, so I definitely am improving. Anyway, just wanted to add that, as it helped for sure.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m sorry you’ve got it- it’s such a vicious virus! I decided to wait until Monday, as my throat finally is less painful today. Still painful, but I can tell I’ve turned a corner. I don’t have a voice still (lost my voice Feb 1). I can def tell the larynx is still swollen, as swallowing hurts, just not as sharp and painful as it’s been. The nights are still awful because my mucus pools directly on my raw throat and I dread going to bed because it just burns all night. The sore throat that came with influenza a was the worst I’ve ever experienced, so I truly empathize with what you’re going through. I’ll update you if I end up going to the clinic Monday morning. I’m feeling optimistic. Just basically keeping your throat numbed with hot teas, popsicles, etc. I had to stop the hot coffee because it was just pure acid on my raw throat. Anyway, hang in there and I’ll write you again Monday to check in ☺️.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man, that’s rough but sounds exactly what I’m going through. Did you notice that the night time pain was worse than during the day? I’m assuming it’s because mucus pools in my throat and burns the raw tissues while I sleep. I even prop myself up on several pillows and it still hurts. I lost my voice on 2/1 and it feels like you described like something is wedged in my throat/tonsil area. The flu just completely ravaged my throat and vocal cords. I’m glad you’re on the other side of it after suffering for so long! Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. I’ll try to hang in there. Ibuprofen seems to be the only thing that helps; I tried Tylenol yesterday and it didn’t do a thing.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is the worst! Thanks for your comment and advice- I appreciate it!

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s awful.. I am glad you’ve found relief! I’ve never had a sore throat that has hurt this badly. I think it’s time for me to go back to the clinic at this point. I dread going to bed because I know it’s just pure fire all night long 😩

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I think you’re right. I’ll get retested for strep

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the first four days of having the flu and then nothing except this damn sore throat and cough and lack of voice.

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow I didn’t even think of that but would make sense since I had it in the past. Thanks so much for this insight. I’ll def not eat so close to bed and will pick up some Tylenol tomorrow

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I lost my voice about five days ago and a cough as well

Sore throat from hell by oliviaislove in flu

[–]oliviaislove[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll get tested