Awful cold

Gert1017

I have the worst head cold. So congested any tips on how to beat this. My temp was at 99.2 so not even a degree above normal. I'm very paranoid being only 6 1/2 weeks and 1st doc appointment isn't until Nov 9!

likeabel

Neti pot!

hgsurvivor

I'm feeling like I have a cold too. The dr said it could be because right now our body lowers its immune defenses- so as to not reject the embryo - so we're more susceptible to common colds.
I have a home remedy to help the immune system a bit. In a small pot boil fresh ginger root, fresh garlic, and lime or lemon. All sliced. Add water and bring to a boil. Then strain and drink as tea. It doesn't taste great so I chug it and eat something yummy right away, but it does help a lot.
Otherwise a steamy shower?

cjt121413

A neti pot might help. My mom always says "lots of fluids!!" And rest.

hgsurvivor

I'm having a horrible sore throat. That's usually the first stage of a cold for me. It hurts so much I woke up from the pain. My throat feels raw. I know everyone says the fluids and this and that. And I know it can help, but right now I'm miserable.

How is your cold coming along? I hope it subsides soon!

matthewsdm

A humidifier, especially at night, lots of water and a netipot! Might not cure it, but it sure does seem to help. And maybe throw in some nice, warm soup.

sorarose

According to my doctor for cold symptoms:

Sudafed 30mg every 4-6 hours as needed for congestion.
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 25mg or 50mg every 6 hours as needed for allergies and congestion and this may also be used to help you sleep.
Robitussin (Guaifenesin) 200mg or 2 teaspoons every 4 hours as needed for cough.
Corcidin cold & Flu which has acetaminophen (for headache) and the antihistamine chlorpheniramine (for allergies/congestion)
Claritin 10 mg daily or Zyrtec 5mg daily (which are not sedating). These is particularly useful if you tend to have allergies exacerbating the cough.