Sick while Prego.. What can be done?

asturgeon04

it started as a cold at the beginning of the week. I was going to just tough it out because all the advice I've been given is that there isn't anything you can really do for it while pregnany. But now it has become more of a sinus infection and probably upper respiratory infection. I'm miserable and will be going to the doctor today. I was just curious if any of you ladies have any advice.. I'd hate to waste a bunch of money on the doctor if there isn't really anything they can do for me..?

taboullio84

They can give you antibiotics. Worth it

NinjaBaby2015

You certainly don't want a cold deepening into pneumonia or bronchitis while pregnant. Definitely go see the dr!

pcr228

Yes go see the doctor! I ended up with pneumonia this past week finishing antibiotics today and got an inhaler too. It's has been miserable!

henrytviii

Try to get an antibiotics z-pack. Non-pregnant I try to avoid antibiotics, but had a cold progress into a sinus infection and was miserable this pregnancy. The z-pack was a short course of antibiotics and I was better faster than anyone in my family. Take some probiotics with it if you can. And try to get some rest, I went to work really sick this week not wanting to make excuses and felt like an idiot going home 3 hours after I arrived, everyone was really understanding and I should have just stayed home in bed.

thepalindromicone

See the doctor... the invoices for my medical recommendations have been getting lost in the interwebs and I haven't been receiving my payments from prior members!

Ie: that's why you pay your OB for prenatal care.

Penwater1

Hot showers, hot tea, gargle with salt water and see your Doc. Ive had several colds snd stomach bugs thanks to my DD #1. Not much I cout take, just wait it out and rest. And Wash Hands!!

taboullio84

Penwater1 said:

Hot showers, hot tea, gargle with salt water and see your Doc. Ive had several colds snd stomach bugs thanks to my DD #1. Not much I cout take, just wait it out and rest. And Wash Hands!!

She thinks it is a sinus infection upper respiratory infection... Way different from a cold.

devyns2nd

taboullio84 said:

Penwater1 said:

Hot showers, hot tea, gargle with salt water and see your Doc. Ive had several colds snd stomach bugs thanks to my DD #1. Not much I cout take, just wait it out and rest. And Wash Hands!!

She thinks it is a sinus infection upper respiratory infection... Way different from a cold.

Right, if it's an infection she needs medication. During pregnancy it's important to get treatment for infection because some can cause complications if left alone.

magono20

I just had a sinus infection and I got a vaporizer and it really helped me out. I also drank a lot of ginger tea. My midwife said sudafed was ok. I took 1 a day. Feel better!!

elizab14

Feel better