Strep throat but still heading out

[tony185]

So I have been trying to make if to my ranch from r the past three wknds and I have either had to work or it is raining. So this weekend seemed like it was going to be a good on and bam all of a sudden my throat is on fire and my tonsils and all white with blisters on them. I had my gf call me in a prescription, got a bottle of Tylenol and Motrin, and a case of Campbell's finest chicken noodle so hopefully I can manage to finally hunt. Praying it works out

[dhillis]

Might wanna see if you can get a steroid shot before heading out. Sure would make you feel better at least.

[cvanbrunt]

Steroid shot will knock the fire out by morning.

[buck_wild]

did same thing once, even after the steroid shot and I almost fell out of a tripod. I know you want to get out there but it's not worth risking your health !!! It reflects you hunt Zapata so rut is still 4-6 weeks away. Stay home and get well so you don't jeopardize the rest of the season.

[WildMatt84]

Steroid shot will knock the fire out by morning.

Yup! I manage strep about once a year and the steroid shot is the way to go

[Pedernal]

Use mixture of water & vinegar to rinse & gargl will put the fire out as well or it does for me. The mix ratio on the vinegar to water is the most vinegar you can tolerate with out gagging... I generally pour about one ounce of vinegar than fill the rest of the regular size glass with water. Do it a few times an hour or until the the mixture runs out.

[denowt]

did same thing once, even after the steroid shot and I almost fell out of a tripod. I know you want to get out there but it's not worth risking your health !!! It reflects you hunt Zapata so rut is still 4-6 weeks away. Stay home and get well so you don't jeopardize the rest of the season.

This would be my opinion as well.
Do what you want, but I can't imagine that going hunting with your throat on fire would be enjoyable.
Plus, a sniffling nose and coughing probably won't do much to help get a deer in range.

[systemnt]

gonna taint the meat!!!
Good luck!

[huntnelmo]

Gargle with bourbon but go not spit it out, swallow...repeat until pain gone!

[tony185]

Ya I think my feeders are dry if not close to being empty so I need to take care of it. If it's too bad I'll just stay in the house and look at movies and game can pics haha rather be sick at the ranch than sick at home

[BarBBar]

If you are going to feel bad anyway and already have your meds, why not hunt? It will make you feel better to be out there than staring out the window. My right foot is out with plantar fasciaitis now, and I can't walk or drive, in part because I would not stay home to let it heal. Now I have no choice but to stay home while the bucks are running.

[Texas89]

Gargle with bourbon but go not spit it out, swallow...repeat until pain gone!

For the win

[Coon]

Just remember on the Campbell's, Luke has 2 fathers!