Head cold

Jenny101015

 14. 4 weeks pregnant and I have a horrible head cold stuffy nose sore throat and wicked headache don't want to go into the doctor unless I must, always en did leaving there with something else, any at home things I could try??? 

comealongponds

If it's a cold, they won't (shouldn't) give you anything for it anyways. I suggest calling your OB and seeing what they recommend OTC. 

Katemr1146

I've had a terrible cold all week. Went to the doctor yesterday and she said its bronchitis. Doctor said 3 steamy showers a day plus lots of chicken broth soups with a lot of onions and garlic. But if you've been miserable for days, I'd make an appointment so they can check you for strep throat. 

Pregnant and sick is miserable. I hope you feel better soon!

mrsjlang

Steam your face, Netti pot, breathe right strips, and lots of rest. I hear a  rumour that chicken soup might help too, but I've never noticed personally. 

If your symptoms get worse you might need to see a Dr in case it's more than just a cold. 

Oakleypoozles

Hmmmm Neti Pot maybe and some ACV and Honey for the throat? Any chance you have allergies this time of year? I've been having some sore throat issues too I'm almost convinced it's some environmental causing it though. 

I hope you feel better btw I feel so sad when us preggos are not feeling good. As if the normal woes of pregnancy aren't taxing enough lol. Feel better soon! 

seven6five

It's just going around! My DS and I both have runny noses right now. Hopefully we are all back to normal soon! 

I agree with PP, hot soup, steamy showers, neti pot, except I'll add humidifiers because they always seem to help me.

HotSauceSwagBag

While it's more likely to be a cold and thus a virus, it also sounds like it could be a sinus infection, which could be bacterial, in which case antibiotics can help? Might be worth getting checked out if it continues, especially if a pressure headache is your primary symptom. 

Oakleypoozles

seven6five said:

It's just going around! My DS and I both have runny noses right now. Hopefully we are all back to normal soon! 

I agree with PP, hot soup, steamy showers, neti pot, except I'll add humidifiers because they always seem to help me.

I actually forget about the humidifiers! We need to get a new one that would probably help my scratchy throat too. Thanks for the idea! 

NatashaSprout

I sleep with a cool most humidifier every single night; even when I am not pregnant. 

vmjones05

I'm in the same situation and I've been drinking hot water with lemon, honey, & apple cider vinegar.

MrsMaryK2016

That sucks! I had the flu at 5w. There might be nothing worse than just taking Tamiflu and Tylenol and having no symptom relief. I know how completely miserable it is to just grin and bear it until you get better. Hope you feel better soon!