Infection or just a virus?

[Calluna]

I have a sore throat. Started yesterday. That's my only symptom.

It feels like there its a coating of some kind of my tonsils and they are red. It's making me feel really unwell but I have no other symptoms. Does that make sense? Just wondering if I should go to the doctor or wait it out?

[Charlotte91]

Have you got some anti bacterial Strepsils? They don't taste the best, but they should knock it on the head.
Hope you feel better.

[Calluna]

No, don't have anything. And only a few dollars left in the bank.

[leesha]

I'd wait it out, at least till u have some cash just incase they prescribe something for you as u can't buy it anyway!
In the meantime maybe just make yourself a honey and lemon hot drink :-)

[Calluna]

Would lime and honey work? Lol

Eta- I mean would that taste awful?

[leesha]

Lol I'm not too sure! Could give it a try! You might discover a new sore throat remedy ;-)

[PumpkinZulu]

Yes, honey and lime would be fine. I'd also gargle crushed garlic and salt in warm water

[Traveller]

yes I'd go with the soothing drink and the garlic/salt gargle. It sounds like a virus so hopefully it'll be a short lived one and you feel better soon xx

[Calluna]

Thanks folks!

[Floweryfields]

Gargle with salt water. If you can handle it, a little detol in water will help (but taste disgusting)!