Sick again...advice needed

lovemybellag

Hi ladies. I am sick again for the 2nd time in a month. I have a family party tomorrow which I was looking forward to. Any advice/home remedies on how to rid yourself of a cold/cough fast. I've been resting and drinking lots of liquid and honey. I'm probably not going to be better in time for tomorrow but was curious what do you ladies take when sick. I didn't want to take any cough medicine in case I could be pregnant but not know yet. Being overly cautious here.

FutureMrsWright2012

Vitamin C?

ETA: Hope you feel better soon!!! 

jjbmstinco

Lots of fluid.  If I am congested, I rub vicks on my feet.  Sometimes it helps, other times it doesn't. Rest.

Feel better!

meredithcarole

My go to is a shot of whiskey in hot cider (probably works because it knocks me out). If you are worried about potentially being pregnant, however, that is probably not a good solution. Vitamin C, tea with lemon, and sleep seem like good ideas.

lovemybellag

Thanks ladies. My throat is very dry and raw from coughing. No fever though. Hope I don't need antibiotics. I may go to dr next week if not better. I hope after this I don't get sick for a long time. Twice in less than a month is no fun! I think I am stressed and run down.

mflowers929

If it's just a cold, antibiotics are useless. The only reason you'd need them is if it turned into a chest/sinus infection.

I don't think you guys have Cold FX, which kind of sucks for you. It works crazy miracles =/

O2girl

Zicam and a lot of hot lemon water.

PinkCamino

I take all the drugs. I'm not a hero and if NyQuil makes me feel better you bet I'll take it.

gscoville

crimpgirl said:

Pretty sure my emergen-c packs say they aren't safe for pregnant women.... No clue why, could just be a precaution on their part as a company? I drink a ton of green tea, decaf if I'm watching my caffeine Feel better!

Fair enough, but OP isn't pregnant, 2WW does not = pregnant.  Until she gets a positive test, there's no reason not to take medication that might help her feel better.  I'm sure a second illness in a month is much harder on her body and any possible pregnancy than any medication might be.  

PinkCamino

crimpgirl said:

crimpgirl said:

Pretty sure my emergen-c packs say they aren't safe for pregnant women.... No clue why, could just be a precaution on their part as a company? I drink a ton of green tea, decaf if I'm watching my caffeine Feel better!

Fair enough, but OP isn't pregnant, 2WW does not = pregnant.  Until she gets a positive test, there's no reason not to take medication that might help her feel better.  I'm sure a second illness in a month is much harder on her body and any possible pregnancy than any medication might be.  

Yep, totally aware of what you said, but she said she wanted to be overly cautious. Seemed worth pointing out

I get the need to be overly cautious. But, we need to consider that feeding into this fear mongering isn't the best idea. What happens when you're trying to conceive for 12 months or more? (I'm using this as a reference point but it applies to anyone who has been TTC for an extended period of time) Are you going to avoid drinking and medication in every 2ww? That really makes no sense. I know it's a personal decision and at the end of the day everyone is entitled to do what they want while they are TTC but posts like this have the potential to instill fear in women who do feel comfortable using medication or drinking during their 2ww.

reginaphilangee

I echo what PP said about Vicks on your feet! I get sick A LOT and if I have congestion in my chest I put Vicks on the bottom of my feet and then put on socks. Works pretty well...though the science is beyond me

lovemybellag

Thanks for all your advice ladies. Definitely interesting about the Vicks on the feet though...I must try!