I have a cold

berger8 · December 2011

I woke up this am with a sore throat and the sniffles on and off then a stuffy nose. I don't have a fever thank goodness. Anyone have any safe cold remedies I could try. I hate being sick and not being able to take anything.

MrsMincks · December 2011

If your throat can tolerate it, spicy food helped me relieve my sinuses and sort of sweat out some of the bad stuff when I was dealing with the same thing.

Texas77again · December 2011

these are all safe in pg and are natural items, mostly of which can be found at the health food store:

Super Silver- Immune system support
Probiotic- Immune system support
Chestal Honey- For coughs (by Boiron)
Oscilloccinum- For flu symptoms
Emergen C- Immune system support
Engystol- For slowing down viral replication (by Heel)
Flu Plus- For flu symptoms (by Heel)
Sambucol Black Elderberry- Immune system support
Grapefruit Seed Extract- Immune system support

kel716 · December 2011

Get a humidifier for sleeping at night! Seriously, that machine does wonders.

We have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-99-999%25-Germ-Free-Humidifier/dp/B001FWXJHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325350129&sr=8-2

I like it so much that after we got it for DS, dh and I bought one for our room too. We'll get one for DD after she arrives if we don't get it as a gift.

Twice during this pregnancy I've thought I was getting a sinus infection based on what was draining (sorry for the graphic image). I ran that the first night of the suspected issues and it never turned into one.

berger8 · December 2011

Thank you so mcuh everyone! Ive slept most of the day away and have had tea with lemon and honey and I feel much better. I appreciate all the advice.

lcloffredo · January 2012

kel716:
Get a humidifier for sleeping at night! Seriously, that machine does wonders.

We have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-99-999%25-Germ-Free-Humidifier/dp/B001FWXJHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325350129&sr=8-2

I like it so much that after we got it for DS, dh and I bought one for our room too. We'll get one for DD after she arrives if we don't get it as a gift.

Twice during this pregnancy I've thought I was getting a sinus infection based on what was draining (sorry for the graphic image). I ran that the first night of the suspected issues and it never turned into one.

I have a cold too and my mom bought me this same humidifier and I love it. Also tea and orange juice help somewhat.

msteph82 · January 2012

PUSH LOTS OF FLUIDS!

Most of your fluids will be coming out of your nose or draining down your throat. Drink so much you feel like you'll explode from more fluid intake.

I had a bad cold for 4 days - went to the walk-in at my OB's suggestion and was diagnosed with bronchitis. I'm on day 10 (done with the Z-pack) and feeling better, but still sick. (coughing, hard to breath)

Fluids make a huge difference - that and sleeping with a humidifier, like PPs have suggested. Night or day difference!

Feel better!

GoldenGibson · January 2012

I have a cold too

I feel awful, but am trying to push through it. I have an appt with the ob on Friday so if I'm still sick then, hopefully they can do something.

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