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Im sick with a bad cold. :) advice??

I'm 9.5 weeks along. Monday I woke up with a bad sore throat and now going on day 4 of very runny nose, itchy eyes, cough, can't sleep well, etc.....I have not taking anything of course.  I was just curious as to what you all woudl do.  I have thought to call my OB and ask what to do or call my regular doctor and come in for an appt.  But it may be a waste if they dont want to give me an antibiotic (I know amoxicillin is safe.spell?)  Or should I just leave work and sleep the rest of the day?  I figure my OB will just say take whatever medicine in on the safe list they gave me. 

And of course all of my symptoms have dissapeared completely since this past Sunday :(  Thanks in advance...

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Re: Im sick with a bad cold. :) advice??

  • I love my neti-pot to help with congestion/sinus issues...

    My OB gave me a list of safe things to take during pregnancy - but I'd call them regardless and ask if they have a different dosage recommendation - sometimes you can take benadryl or something similar, but at a different recommended dosing.

    Good Luck & Feel Better...

    DH came down with a cold/the flu and I am worried I will get it - I am keeping him at an arms length and sanitizing every chance I get!!

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  • Most likely it's not that your symptoms have disappeared, it's that you are focusing on this nasty little cold. It's like when the air conditioner is running. You hear it when it first kicks on but you don't after a few minutes. My adcice is to drink plenty of fluids. Get rest whenever you can. I liked vicks rub and it's safe for pregnancy. You can also turn on the shower really hot and let the room steam up. The hot shower isn't great while pregnant but the steam feels great. Most colds are caused by a virus and should get better after 5 days or so. If it goes on for 10 days, it could be a bacteria in which case an antibiotic might be good. When all else fails, some homemade chicken noodle soup is amazing.
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  • lots of rest & warm water with honey and lemon!!! again REST.

    I had a cold weeks 4-5 and i really resting and sleeping were the only things that got me through. GL and feel better!

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  • Stopping by from 2nd Tri...NETI POT.  Like PP have said, it is a lifesaver!  I haven't wanted to take anything while pregnant so again lifesaver!
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  • I'm dealing with the same thing, my cold started Sunday and is really one of the worst I've had in a long time. I'm going to my regular dr tomorrow because I think it's turning into bronchitis, which is pretty dangerous for me because I have asthma and I'm not allowed to take those meds during pregnancy. I called my OBGYN (and asked  the ladies on my due date board) and I was told I could take sudafed for congestion, which really was the worst part since I can't sleep if I can't breathe.

    I also had my pregnancy symptoms go MIA after I got sick, but I think it's just that I'm so bothered by my cold that I just don't notice the other symptoms. I did have some nausea on Monday, but I'm assuming that as soon as my cold goes away my other symptoms will come back.

    Lots of fluids and rest, feel better!

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  • Rest and drink lots of fluids.

    I was really sick about a week ago. I had a HORRIBLE sore throat, so one day I took Tylenol for that, and it helped. Also, one night I was MISERABLE and couldn't sleep, so I took Tylenol PM once... I got an amazing night of sleep and felt much better the next day, so it was worth it.

    Some OB's say that sudafed is safe, but I've read mixed reviews, so I just decided to avoid it. 

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