Alternative remedies for sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and post-nasal drip?

First off, please don't tell me to see a doctor. I've seen the doctor a half dozen times, and I've even spent 3 days in the hospital having tests done to make sure there's not a serious cause. I've taken care of that possibility.

Now, I've been sick on and off for about 8 months. It'll vary from just a slight sore throat to all the lymph nodes in my neck being swollen. I have post-nasal drip pretty much all the time, ranging from just a slight gunkiness to having to constantly spit. The post-nasal actually borders on debilitating sometimes because swallowing that amount of mucus is impossible, but spitting isn't exactly always socially acceptable. The lymph nodes in my neck can get extremely, extremely painful as well, to the point where I can't turn my head or even yawn without feeling pain.

I've gone through at least ten kinds of antibiotics with very little effectiveness; the steroid Prednisone succeeded in relieving the neck pain, but can't be taken for a long period. Help?

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You don't mention having tried Vitamin C. It is a powerful immune system support. 1000 mg/day is the recommmended dosage to prevent colds, sore throats and common infections like yours. However, because it is water-soluble, it is almost impossible to overdose on it. Up to 6000 mg./day is recommended as an anti-aging strategy.

When you feel a cold or sore throat coming on, increase the dosage to 100 mg/ every 2 hours, combined with 2 Echinacea capsules. Take 1 zinc lozenge per day. Continue until bedtime, and if symptoms persist the next morning, continue for one more day. Symptoms should disappear.

Linus Pauling, the only person to win two Nobel Prizes, did extensive research on C and made these recommendations. Personal experience has validated it over and over. If 1000 mg/day is not enough to end your experiences with swollen glands etc., try increasing the dosage in 500 mg increments.

Echinacea is an immune system strengthener but is only effective for short-term treatment. Don't take it daily.

BTW, humans and guinea pigs are the only mammals that don't produce their own Vitamin C.

i was going to recommend prednisone but being that you tried i guess i'm no help to you . the sore throats are probably caused by the nasal drip do you use a nasal spray such as flonase or anything? i also get sore throats frequently but they go away in about two days very painful . i feel bad for you hope you find some kind of relief . did u ever go and see an allergist its a possibility you might be allergic to something you might be in contact with on a daily bases even a food
Honey might help. Its made my sore throat feel better before, but im not sure about the swollen lymph nodes and nasal symptoms
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Well prednisone is by no means an alternative medicine it has the same bad effects that other Rx drugs do. I would try Sambucol which is great for sinus, upper respiratory infections, ear infections, bronchitis, runny/snotty noses from herbalhealer.com

Also Olive Leaf Extract is awesome for sore throats, ear infections, bronchealitis and upper respiratory infections.

Cherry bark blend is great for sore throats, coughs and mucus buildup.

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Try gargling with apple cider vinegar a few times per day. You may dilute it with a little warm water. This always helps whenever I have a sore throat.
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