Caught my first pregnant cold

megaddie

Yuck! I feel terrible? It started with sinus headaches and now I feel like I swallowed dirt:(. Any tips?

megaddie

What kind of tea do you drink? My ob said to avoid herbal stuff and I'm trying to avoid caffeine. She also told me to avoid Tylenol unless I have a fever, so I'm having a hard time with the headaches that are accompanying this yuckiness:(.

MrsWallick

Halls are safe for sore throat. Neti pot for sinus ickies. Lots of water for the headaches. And rest, rest, rest! Don't sniffle, blow as much as you can.

megaddie

She said that there were some newer studies, though not the greatest, that suggested a link between Tylenol usage and ADD, so to avoid it if possible but of course to take it if I have a fever....

megaddie

I'll look into some fruity teas!

Serenla

megaddie said:

What kind of tea do you drink? My ob said to avoid herbal stuff and I'm trying to avoid caffeine. She also told me to avoid Tylenol unless I have a fever, so I'm having a hard time with the headaches that are accompanying this yuckiness:(.

Try pregnancy teas, I also worked with steam and drink lots of water.

LifeofCat

Lots of liquids, (OJ,hot lemon tea with honey in it, plain soups) neti pot, humidifer, rest

I can't take Tylenol (allergic) but if your head starts to really ache and you've had enough Tylenol for the day, my doctor recommended taking a Gravol before going to bed; it can help you get through the night...

I hope you feel better soon!

rox825

I had the most trouble at night, what helped me was taking a benadryl then using a neti pot, breathe right strips, and a vaporizer directed right at my head. Plus lots of hot fluids during the day- soup, hot water with lemon, decaf black tea and peppermint tea. There are certain herbs/teas that you're supposed to avoid, you can find them pretty easily online, but peppermint, ginger, and chamomile seem to be safe according to most of what I've read.

mileswithmyles

I used the netipot and really steamy showers. They helped a lot with the congestion. Feel better!

megaddie

I've been just having lemon and honey in hot water....suits me, as my favorites hibiscus and rosehips seem to be out. I don't know, I'm sure somethings are barely risks, but I'm just erring on the side of caution these days!

Sweetiepops

Be very careful with neti pots- they can carry bacteria if you aren't careful. Try using a hot washcloth and placing it over your eyes/forehead/under eyes for some sinus relief. Colds are such a pain