Do you get a sore throat every time you get sick?

[Ace]

Yup! Any type of infection moves to my throat very quickly so a sore throat is usually my first actual symptom.

[flex]

Not always.

[Lilac]

That's typically my first symptom as well. Random anecdote: I discovered Zicam two years ago and every time I start to feel a bit "off", I will take one -- I haven't gotten sick in two years (and I *always* get a cold at least once over the winter). I have no idea if its related to the Zicam or not, but I'm not messing with it.

Costco has them on sale this month. Amazon has a decent price too -- Make sure you get the Citrus RapidMelt version -- we tried some other flavor way once and it was terrible.

[Linie]

Yes, and since the last five years also ear pain. I had a light cold two weeks ago and my ears are still blocked. Hate it

[olives]

That's always how it starts for me. If my throat starts to hurt, I know I'm getting sick.

[Lilac]

Oct 9, 2015 10:16:42 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oct 9, 2015 10:11:40 GMT -5 Lilac said:

That's typically my first symptom as well. Random anecdote: I discovered Zicam two years ago and every time I start to feel a bit "off", I will take one -- I haven't gotten sick in two years (and I *always* get a cold at least once over the winter). I have no idea if its related to the Zicam or not, but I'm not messing with it.

Costco has them on sale this month. Amazon has a decent price too -- Make sure you get the Citrus RapidMelt version -- we tried some other flavor way once and it was terrible.

I tried something like this one time, and I got really excited because it seemed to be working.. and then I got sick 2 days later.  (wilted)

I have no scientific proof, but it seems to be working for me. :: crosses fingers :: My husband also drinks the Emergen-C packets when he is sick. I rarely use them. He got sick twice last winter and I didn't at all, so...

It's not like I have a magical immune system. I worked at a daycare center after school program when I was in High School and I was sick every other week being around all those little kids. Kids make it impossible to stay healthy!

[rachel6789]

Yes. If I wake up with a sore throat I know that the next day I will wake up sick.

[So_Fetch]

I do pretty much get a sore throat every time. There's a formula. Sore throat, runny nose, cough.

[textbookcase]

Yes, I've always had frequent sore throats. They wanted to take my tonsils out when I was a kid, but I never had it done. I actually have a sore throat right now and feel like I'm coming down with something.

[BaliHai]

Either my throat gets scratchy or my nose starts burning - it's usually my nose, though.

[sangria]

Yep. Always starts in the throat. In fact, since having kids, I've been sick so damn much I can usually pinpoint the exact minute when I will swallow and it just feels "off" and I know what's coming.

[kayl84]

Oh you guys, I saw this and was like thank god I'm not alone. Actually usually I'll notice either nose is stuffed/runny or I have a little bit of a raspy voice and am coughing up phlegm. Today I woke up around 3am and have been up since with this nasty sore throat, raspy voice, fever on/off, chills. I'm like super cleaning my house as much as I possibly can by de-germing it and opening up windows galore. I'm wearing myself down though, I had to just sit +relax for 10. I am supposed to have someone over around 3-4-ish and I'm hoping I can just power through this, do what I have to do and enjoy the time (the person is sick already, on medicine + probably won't care if I fall asleep while he watches whatever.)

My doctor's office is slammed and usually I can get in to see her, so something is going around. Possibly could be from it being 50 degrees one week to 77 the next here.

[milosh]

Yes, always. Actually I was thinking about talking to my Dr. about possibly getting my tonsils removed. I get strep usually around twice a year.

[MixedBerryJam]

Yes, but always at the end. I've been sick since a week ago TUESDAY (grrrrrr) and pretty much my only symptom left is the sore throat. I think it's from breathing through my mouth at night. I'm just so sick of being sick!

[mom2twoboys]

Either that or a sinus headache. Sorry your feeling bad. Hope you feel better soon.

[Alyssa]

I usually wake up with a sore throat, slight feeling of gunk going down my throat and a minor earache.  Lack of energy kicks in, ocassional sneezes and a runny nose starts up.

[Deleted]

Yep. Every single time. As soon as I feel the soreness in my throat I start pumping the emergenc-e, flonase and chinese herbal tea. It starts with a sore throat, then moves into my chest. 

[sangria]

Oct 9, 2015 11:57:06 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oct 9, 2015 11:53:01 GMT -5 tarzanswife said:

Yep. Every single time. As soon as I feel the soreness in my throat I start pumping the emergenc-e, flonase and chinese herbal tea. It starts with a sore throat, then moves into my chest. 

That's how mine progresses too. Can never decide which stage is worse.

The stage where everthing settles in the back of your throat/sinuses/chest at night and then you wake up and gag and dry heave when you try to blow your nose. 

Or maybe that's just me.

[MrsPotatohead]

Yes and last year I had one where it was JUST a sore throat for a week or something, like swallowing glass before I got other cold symptoms, which only lasted a few days.

[MrsPotatohead]

Oct 9, 2015 11:57:06 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oct 9, 2015 11:53:01 GMT -5 tarzanswife said:

Yep. Every single time. As soon as I feel the soreness in my throat I start pumping the emergenc-e, flonase and chinese herbal tea. It starts with a sore throat, then moves into my chest. 

That's how mine progresses too. Can never decide which stage is worse.

ha, same, it's sort of a sick game in my mind deciding which is worse every time

[marylennox]

No, I don't.