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Terribly sick :(

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in November 2013 Moms
Yesterday I came down with a bad cold: my throat is on fire, head feels heavy, and nose is running.  Normally (while not pregnant) OTC medicines do not work for me, so I'm left with trying to do natural remedies to get over this.  I've gargled salt water and have been drinking hot water with lemon and honey. Any other remedies you can share?  I feel awful :-(  thanks in advance!
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  • Jojo714Jojo714 member
    Don't have any remedies but I just wanted to say I hope you feel better soon. 


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    Vitamin C, zinc, and echinacea. That was always my moms power combo for colds. Also have you tried cold calm? It's a homeopathic remedy my friend swears by.
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  • DebateThisDebateThis member
    Hot bath with eucalyptus oil?
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  • Kfran84Kfran84 member
    If it's sinus and allergy related instead of a cold definitely try a nasal saline rinse. I use the sprays but others love the neti pot.

    I know you said no OTC, but I would feel like crapola if I didn't take my Zyrtec on the reg. My allergies kill me this time of year and often turn into sinus infections if left to run wild.


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  • J&JJ2011J&JJ2011 member
    If you've got ear or head pressure, try chewing gum, that can help a lot.  Avoid caffiene, it drys you out and makes things worse.  Neti pots are good for irrigations as well. 

     

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  • GlitteraatiGlitteraati member
    aw thanks you guys, I really appreciate your responses and wishes and will give those things a try! 
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  • MrsBynum0505MrsBynum0505 member
    I take a vitamin c pill when I'm feeling bad. It helps A LOT. Also make sure you are still drinking lots of water even though your throat is sore.
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  • jegoehlejegoehle member
    Neti pot!!! Hope you feel better !
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  • EdvoncupacakeEdvoncupacake member
    Hot showers and warm damp wash cloths on your face. You've got a lot of great suggestions on here. Feel better soon!
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  • BarbercharmBarbercharm member
    I'd try a humidifier in the room at night.. If you feel congested you can run a really hot shower to fill up the bathroom with steam and sit in the steam for a little while (not in the burning hot shower!) ;). Lots of fluids.. And sleep.. Wait, is that even possible at this point?! :)
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  • Jmccabe12210Jmccabe12210 member
    Make sure the honey you're using is Raw honey. The store bought stuff never works. Get lots of rest! I had a bad cold a couple weeks ago. No fun. :( Tis the season,
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  • GlitteraatiGlitteraati member
    Thanks guys, it has turned into a dry cough which is super painful :( Got no sleep last night!
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  • beccaxbooxbearbeccaxbooxbear member
    For sore throats my mom always made me drink tea with lemon, ginger, honey and cinnamon. I hated the way it tasted cuz she put a crap load of ginger but it always worked
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