My throat T.T

[Mortal Coil]

Note to mods: I put this here because it gets more traffic and is probably more suitable. Move to the ED section if you wish.


Okay, um, well I have an eating disorder, and I am trying to recover. I'm in therapy and all that jazz, so please let's stay focused on the immediate problem: I purged a lot today. And now my throat is in agony. I can't exactly take painkillers because that involves swallowing pills which is kind of not my thing at all Hot water with honey and lemon is also out, because a) calories, b) I've already brushed my teeth and c) if I have in fact torn my oesophagus then it will make the pain a lot worse. Do any of you, whether you have EDs or not, have any suggestions?

[project_icarus]

How about a lozenge? It's not a pill as such, but hey, or... How about gargling warm water? Saltwater if possible.

Sorry, those are just the only two things that I can think of.

[Jimmy Page]

There isn't much to do,at least not that I can think off,I'd recommend going to bed and see how your throat is tomorrow

[Allanon]

Gargle warm saltwater if you have a sore throat. The salt purifies the injury, and helps to get the gunk out of your throat.

[FreeFall]

It's possible your gastric acid has burned the lining of your throat. If you have burned your lining, expect pain for a few days.
There's really no relief from that if you're waiting it out, and do not gargle too much salt water if you're burned. It will sting like a mother fucker, it will certainly help in keeping the irratation clean and prevent bacteria from forming in there, but it will send you intense pain. Especially with the rawness from the acid burn.

To check if your stomach acid's burned you, see if you've a sour or bitter taste tomorrow or the day after, as long as there is still pain of course. Also, if your breath is kicking rocks even though you brushed, that's the work of the acid.

Aloe Juice 99.8% by Fruit of the Earth will soothe the pain. Oh god it tastes like shit, but aloe is like magic. It'll reduce swelling, tenderness, burning sensations and pain. And it has 0 calories. None, no calories, in it at all. You can rub it in your skin and hair too, really helps hair and calrifies skin. Or use it on your nails to make them shiny and strong. Just wash it off, it gets a weirf filmy feeling, like glue. Just drink it as you need it. You can find them super freaking cheap at wal-mart. I bought my jug for under 8 dollars.