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Awful cold! Help!

reyesdnhreyesdnh member
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Anyone know of pregnancy safe cold remedies? I have a terrible headache, stuffy/runny nose, and my throat is even starting to tickle. I'm 5w 3d.

I called my Obgyn and she stated robitusin or sudafed. Nothing pm or long lasting. Anything else guys?
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Re: Awful cold! Help!

  • WinchestertoPittsburghWinchestertoPittsburgh member
    Is the answer your doctor gave you not good enough? I'm confused...
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  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    The only thing we can tell you is to follow the advise of your doctor.

    Feel better mama!
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  • EasterEggsEasterEggs member
    WinchestertoPittsburgh said:

    Is the answer your doctor gave you not good enough? I'm confused...

    I think the "Anything else?" at the end of her question is meant to inquire whether or not we, as her pregnant peers, know of anything ELSE that is safe to use while pregnant, or perhaps things that are non-medical. :)

    I have no medication suggestions, but I suggest tea and a warm bath. You can take Tylenol for your headache. And get plenty of sleep! I hope you feel better soon.

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  • fantasticmrsfoxfantasticmrsfox member
    I dealt with that last week. Hot water with honey and lemon was soothing!
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  • TaymillerTaymiller member
    Neti pot!
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  • reyesdnhreyesdnh member
    Thanks guys! I got the neti pot, and have been sticking to hot water with lemon and honey, and Tylenol. I'm starting to feel a bit better, hopefully I can get this bug quick.

    PS: sudafed and robitusin are category C drugs for pregnant woman and aren't recommended. I asked my local pharmacists when I was there. The receptionist at my Obgyn recommended it, not my actual Doctor. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
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  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    Most OBs do feel comfortable with a minimum amount of Sudafed or Robitussin. I know my OB is fine with it for a severe cold. My OB is also okay with limited cough drops (hard center.)

    BUT... We all need to go by our own doctor's recommendations.
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  • MrsRo731MrsRo731 member
    Hot showers to relieve stuffiness, hot tea w/ honey and sleep. It's tough being sick and pregnant since you can't take much. Hang in there, mama.
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  • Allison7Allison7 member
    I had a bad cold last time and a neti pot really helped. I refused to take sudafed or anything like that because of my loss history. But a neti pot first thing in the morning and about an hour before bed helped me get through it. I also slept sitting up...which sucks, but it was better than getting stuff more lodged in my sinuses/ears.
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  • knitmamaknitmama member
    My last OB recommended Robitussin (alcohol free and just for the symptoms I had) and he was very conservative with meds.
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