Cold Remedies ?

jewels_025

Ok so Im a multi poster this morning....

Anyone have any good remedies for a head cold ? Sore throat, super congested sinuses and itchy itchy ears.....I was hoping to wake up this morning feel better ....not worse. My Dr. doesnt let his patients take ANY cold medication.....but if I dont do something I think my head is going to explode! Help !!!

mrgn

A hot hot hot shower. Not for too long, of course. Or stick your head over some boiling water and drape a towel over your head. It should loosen up some of the junk in your head. Just make sure you blow your nose/spit the junk out as it comes dripping out! I don't know if your doctor is okay with cough drops, but menthol cough drops are okay by my doctor and offer temporary relief.

mash1982

drink lots of fluid, especially tea with honey and lemon(vitamin c)

lefirebug

This isn't going to be very helpful at all, so sorry... haha  

I have never "treated" a cold in my whole life.  I just take it easy, try to get some extra sleep, drink a ton of water and orange juice, eat some soup... and it passes.  You may be miserable in the mean time, but there's just not much you can do for a cold.  Hang in there and it'll be gone in no time.

 I hope you feel better!!

jdlocke

For a sore throat, take a teaspoon of honey, and don't drink anything for 30 min after. You could also gargle some hot salt water, it sucks, but surprisingly it works. I had the same cold about 2 weeks ago, and I just had to deal with it until it went away on its own. Also, keep drinking water, lots and lots of water. And if you are congested, get some breathe right nasal strips for night. Those were the only way I could sleep.

goldenleaves

peppermint tea always helps me feel better!