Hi Everyone,

My husband has a terrible sore throat that came on him Thursday night. He suddenly (within an hour's time) developed a high fever (101.6) and his throat was bothersome, but he was still eating and drinking fine. I gave him Aco. 30C, 2 doses about 2 hours apart. On Friday, the temp was down (99.2), but the throat was much worse. On Friday, I gave him Lyc. 30C, followed by Lyc. 200C. On Saturday, the fever broke and he hasn't had anymore fever, but his throat is really hurting him. This is beyond my meager reportorizing skills and I'm hoping for some input from you.

He describes the pain as searing when swallowing anything, but it's somewhat amel. by warm liquids and cold applications on his neck. The pain is on the right side and extends into his right ear upon swallowing. When I asked him where it hurt, he placed his hand over the right side of his neck and ear. He has a strong desire to swallow, even though it is really painful for him. He also has a constant (at least every 4-5 minutes) hawking of yellow mucus. The hawking itself doesn't seem to hurt him, but he basically chokes, hawks and spits. the plegm seems to rise up in his throat. The pain seems to be more at the base of his throat, rather than on the soft palate.

One more thing, he's really pale and pasty looking. Normally, he has a very ruddy complexion.

Thank you for your input,

Lynn

[ 20 May 2001: Message edited by: Lynn_King ]