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Cogito Ergo Sum
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Docs... How bad is my throat?
Seems to be hurting on the right side and causing my ear to ache as well. Its been a bad allergy year. I've been on fexofenadine and sudafed and still having some issues. Is this something that will clear up on its own or do I need to go see a professional and get a scrip for some bottled hell?
And I know its hard to diagnose much just on text. So how's about a picture? 
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09-27-2010, 06:52 PM
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looks like you've got a canker sore, they suck and hurt. I don't know that there's much you can do about it now other than wait.
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Canker+sores
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09-27-2010, 07:03 PM
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Whats on behind the sore I think is my cause for concern. I've never had a canker sore cause an ear ache...
I'm familiar with canker sores. I had braces for almost 3yrs.... |
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09-27-2010, 07:05 PM
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Looks like we have to operate. Down a 5th of jack and lean up close to the monitor.
This might sting a bit, then you'll feel a little pressure. Now say ahhhhhh........ |
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09-27-2010, 07:26 PM
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If I down a whole fifth you better check for a pulse...
A few shots would make it feel better though... |
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09-27-2010, 07:31 PM
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why did I click on this thread.
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09-27-2010, 07:36 PM
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gonna have to amputate the whole head.
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09-27-2010, 07:38 PM
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Hey... It would get me out of this lab report explaining why my diels-alder reaction did not produce any product crystals....
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09-27-2010, 07:39 PM
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Gargle with warm salt water.
The swelling is blocking up the tube on that side and jackin' with that ear. That picture is scheisse, but if you look on a line from the sore to the tip of the uvula(thing hanging in back of throat), it looks more than somewhat crappy. Warm compresses on the side of the neck/melon below the ear that hurts may be helpful too. You know any good ENTs you can go to? Quote:
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09-27-2010, 07:40 PM
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Wandered off somewhere...
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You need to floss more too
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09-27-2010, 07:41 PM
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The staining on my teeth is from improper flossing when I had the braces.
I don't think there is a good ENT in this area. I would have to go to the city. I was planning on going to the school nurse on wednesday. She won't be able to do much other than refer me to a local doc with a $5 office call. The doc I normally go to I don't like much and it takes an ice age to get in there. Might as well go where its cheap... Think its bad enough I need an ENT doc? |
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09-27-2010, 07:45 PM
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How bad does it hurt and for how long, any changes in hearing, ringing or muffled, why are you listening to a foot doctor about your ear?
Me, I am a cheap ass. I would be gargling with salt water, drinking tea with lemon and honey, generally doing whatever palliative crap I could think of before going to a specialist. |
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09-27-2010, 08:01 PM
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You are the closest thing to a medical professional I have talked to other than my boss the pharmacist...
Its been hurting since Thursday. I can still eat but it is uncomfortable. The soreness in the ear started Saturday night. I haven't checked temperature. My forehead has felt warm but I got a good sunburn this weekend... I don't forsee myself going to a specialist yet. I just don't have time. |
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09-27-2010, 08:07 PM
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Get a good nose hair trimmer.
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09-27-2010, 08:20 PM
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I know... I've been cursed with hair by genetics... Just think.. Thats at 19.... I'm afraid what I'll look like at 50.
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09-27-2010, 08:22 PM
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Go to the clinic and see what they have to say. I foresee antibiotics in your future.
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09-27-2010, 08:24 PM
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Graduating to a chainsaw this year.
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09-27-2010, 08:25 PM
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Ugh... Got any suggestions on which one to demand to not **** my guts out? I hate zpaks with a passion.
I know my mom is allergic to Bactrim... I don't take many drugs, they kick my ass when I do. |
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09-27-2010, 08:25 PM
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Just go to your local pet shop that has a good stock of fish stuff. Buy a bottle of Fishmox and pop a few a day. It sounds crazy, but fishmox has one ingredient..... amoxycillin.
I keep a bottle around so I don't have to go crawling to the doc every time I need an antibiotic. |
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09-27-2010, 08:44 PM
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We keep that in the pet stuff at work... But I think I'd rather not. I am studying to be a pharmacist and I'm gunna pretend I didn't read that....
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09-27-2010, 08:46 PM
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