[Crazy4Kenny]

I am sick and my throat is on I don't even have a voice. Is tea the only thing I can do about it? Is tea even the right idea? I don't normally drink any caffeine. Would sugar free throat/cough drops be a bad idea?

I haven't done anything for it yet. It started yesterday.

[DCHound]

I don't think you need to worry as much about your carb count if you're sick. When I have a sore throat I do hot water with a little lemon, or decaf tea, but honestly I'm not sure it helps. I think the tylenol is what really does the trick. Feel better!

[suesully]

Hi Jennifer! LTNS Last time I had a really severe sore throat it turned out to be strep throat. Never had it before & don't know how I got it but there it was. Look in the mirror and use a flashlight to see if you have any white spots back there...if so, get to the doctor asap as you need antibiotics.

For sore throats, decaf tea w/lemon (no sweetener) helped as would the hot water w/lemon. The acid in the lemon seems to help. Another thing that worked well for me was plain Greek yogurt but I don't know if that's allowed on Atkins. There are also sore throat sprays that numb the pain.

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[Crazy4Kenny]

Sue! I am so glad to see a familiar face!

Thanks to both of you for the advice and care. I just took some Naproxin to ease some of my body aches. I'm hoping it will help with my throat too. I'm about to make myself some tea. I went to work today and they let me go home. At least I don't have to talk today now! lol Unless I want to talk to the dog or cat until I pick up my dd from school!

[Leenie]

I agree... when your sick you need to take care of yourself. How about some sugar free ice pops?

Feel better

[Chelby29]

Gargle with warm salt water. It always makes my throat feel better.

[GradPhase]

Here to echo the warm salt water idea!!

[JerseyGyrl]

This is probably going to sound kind of odd....but....it works. Mouthwash (Scope or Listerine) mixed with warm salt water. Doesn't sound too good but, helps a lot.