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Anything else I can do for a cold?

MercierGirlMercierGirl member
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I am only on day 3 of this cold and it just seems to be getting worse instead of better :( My 1 year old is sick and so is my 5 year old. My husband works a lot, so there isn't a lot of time for me to rest. I am drinking oj,using a humidifier, taking my vitamins, eating oranges and drinking V8....ANYTHING else I can do? I am desperate! I need to feel at least somewhat better. Walking just from one room to another seems to make me light headed and weak :( TIA

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  • foxyroxyfoxyroxy member
    I know this sounds like a crazyperson giving you crazy advice, but this something my doctor recommended to me years ago and it works for me: Before you go to sleep (either for the night or just a nap), slather Vicks on the bottoms of your feet and then pull on some old socks. It helps with congestion. Don't ask me why.
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  • Arielle27Arielle27 member
    If you are really congested, try a saline nasal spray. Nasty stuff, but really does the trick!

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  • carlieanddanweddingcarlieanddanwedding member
    Vicks on the chest in addition to your feet helps, too, just make sure and wash it off in the morning. Hot water with honey is good if you have a cough, honey is a natural cough suppressant. If you have time what with chasing after kiddos, a hot bath can be helpful - the warm water relaxes your muscles, and the steam helps with congestion.
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  • JHarris8166JHarris8166 member
    I had two colds this pregnancy. This is what I used. A Netipot helps with congestion! They are weird to get used to though. Tea with honey, Tylenol, allergy medicine, or Tylenol cold medicine. Cough drops with menthol and Vicks rub.
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  • SarahinMDSarahinMD member
    Netipot. Kicks any cold for me in 2-3 days. A friend is a doctor and she tells all patients, even those who could take any meds they want to, to do a netipot for a few days before anything else.
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  • MercierGirlMercierGirl member
    Thanks ladies! The Netipot freaks me out, so I don't think I can do that! lol But I will definitely try the vicks on my feet and chest! Also, not sure why I didnt think of drinking tea with honey?! See, I think the sleep deprivation has kicked in...that is why I came here! Ha! 

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