So I've gotten my flu shot but I'm still sick. This season I've survived bronchitis from a co-worker, pneumonia from my mom and now I'm taking down by the common cold. I can't help but be mad which doesn't help at all lol. Woke up today w a runny nose and sore throat. Any one have any power remedies to help kick this cold quick?! I have far too much to do in the next 7 weeks to take a week off of life bc, I'm not just sick, I'm pregnant and sick. Thanks!
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Anything with steam can help reduce the congestion like a hot shower, humidifier, some vicks. It's hard to combat for sure especially with a weakened immune system.
It looks like this is the first time you've posted here-welcome! I'd encourage you to introduce yourself in the introductions thread pinned at the top of our board, and jump in on other threads! We have a pretty great group of ladies here. You may also get more responses to your question if you repost in the symptoms thread for this week:
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12720260/weekly-symptoms-thread-11-18-11-24#latest
I am not a huge medicine person but when I’m sick I give in. My dr gave me a great regimen to follow and it has helped me a ton. First drink as much water (in what ever capacity you can...tea) to stay hydrated. Take Flonase to help congestion in your nasal passages. Benadryl to help you sleep cause rest is what your body really needs! I usually only take half a pill and I am out.
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While I was BFing my son I got a sinus infection the doctor tried to guilt me for not having/using a neti pot before she'd give me the rx for antibiotics. I was all like "ThIs WoUlDn'T hAvE hApPeNnEd If YoU uSeD a NeTi PoT [insert squawking Spongebob here] just gimme the dang drugs so breathing doesn't hurt my teeth anymore."
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Sorry you are in the sick club! Today is the first day I am STARTING to feel like my old self. Here's what worked for me:
*Sore throat: gargle a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and listerine (it is gross, but if you do it 3-4 times a day the first day you have a sore throat and the next couple days, the throat will not be a problem).
*Benadryl at night to sleep.
*Lavender oil on sinus, peppermint oil on temples. If you are an oil crazy person like me, most of them make a breathe again or breathe right blend (or you can make it) to help with the stuffiness.
*Diffusing respiratory blend/on guard or thieves.
*Hot tea with local honey and lemon
*Hot water with lemon first thing in the am
*lots of liquid.
Hope you feel better soon!