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What can I do about a cold?

dlittle5dlittle5 member
in November 2015 Moms
Urgh. I have a nagging cough and a runny nose....is there anything I can take?
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    JessLawsonJessLawson member
    My doctor gave me a list of medications that was safe to take while pregnant for different things. I'd call and ask your doctor's nurse or check with the pharmacist when you go to buy medication to be safe.
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    katiehal16katiehal16 member
    I have this same problem right now. I went to my doc today and she thinks it's a sinus infection, with perhaps a side of viral bronchitis. Woohoo! 

    Good news is, I've got some amoxycillin to clear out the sinus infection and was cleared to take Delsym for the cough--the latter has already been great today and I am hoping means I will actually get to sleep tonight! 

    Good luck! 
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    katiejadeokatiejadeo member
    Paracetamol/Tylenol, rest, good food, repeat.
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    Your doctor will tell you. Mine said robitussin and a certain type of sudafed.
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    happylife7happylife7 member
    When I have a cold, I take Elderberry syrup. Check with your doctor to make sure the one you are taking is fine but mine has been okayed.
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    wedding crazedwedding crazed member
    Call your OB, they should have a list, tylenol and tylenol cold are okay on my list and the regular robitussin (no alcohol or add on one). I at the start of a cold add in vitamin C & D. Got the OK from OB for that also. It is rough being sick pregno and not able to take much. Hope you feel better soon.
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    Elyse1384Elyse1384 member
    I just got over a cold and highly recommend K cup Vitamin Burst Tea if you have a Keurig. It is soothing, tastes good and is packed with vitamin C. I make it hot rather than cold.
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    KeHill08KeHill08 member
    Pregnant or not I'm all about the orange juice when I'm sick. I'm convinced it helps! I get the vitamin C enriched stuff. Feel better!
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    helsbels222helsbels222 member
    It's a cold! I think taking anything over the counter is a waste. Well at least for me, none of that stuff ever works. Just ride out the few days with plenty of rest, fluids, and maybe some decaf hot tea.
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    japostolovajapostolova member
    My dr told me I can take Tylenol, airborne or emergen-c.
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    Edamama1030Edamama1030 member
    My midwife had me take Elderberry syrup.
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    urby87urby87 member
    I've been dealing with my sinuses the past week or so (Spring allergies, yay!)... Just taking Tylenol for pain and trying to stay super-hydrated.
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    VexyMommyVexyMommy member
    If you're dealing with sinus issues, hot showers/baths help loosen mucus and you could look into a neti pot
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    MarchABCMarchABC member
    Agree with pp about just taking care of yourself, drinking warm liquids, and taking hot showers. We have colds too. Keep having to remind myself to rest. Feel better!!!!
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