Sick with a cold

eliizabeth811 · July 2014

Crazy. I know. In the middle of summer, I'm sick with a cold. Any suggestions? No medications, more like, safe home remedies.

leoandethansmom · July 2014

No suggestions but boo to being sick! Summer colds are the worst. Get some rest and make DH spoil you

mightymango · July 2014

Drink plenty of fluids and try to rest and stay cool. Tylenol can help with fever. Watch your symptoms though, its always good to check in with your OB...actually that should be #1.

courtd2 · July 2014

If its a stuffy nose you have and clogged sinuses, I use drixoral no drip (recommended by a pharmacist I saw) and vick's vaporub. I also have a natural gravol I used a natural gravol for my stomach when I was sick earlier in my pregnancy. My mother in law spent 45 minutes talking with the pharmacist while I was sick to be sure I was getting the right stuff.

Also, a tip I got from my mum, if you have sore eyes, or a headache, warm tea bags over the eyes help a LOT.

leosmom25 said, be sure DH spoils you.

allonsyalonso · July 2014

Vapor rub, saline nasal spray, and lots of liquids. I ended up going to my primary for mine to make sure it wasn't something more serious because it's not a time I want to be risking that. They ended up prescribing me an inhaler, too.

Feel better! Summer colds are the worst.

emsrdh03 · July 2014

I am getting over a cold. It sucks. I feel your pain. I finally gave in and took sudafed since its on my OBs "safe list." It's the only thing that helped me make it through the work week. If you want alternative natural remedies try a saline nasal spray or netti pot for congestion. Good luck! It's worse for me at night because of the drainage which triggers the coughing fit, sleeping propped up really helps.