Another Vicks remedy.

[Mady/Sophiemom]

It has worked for my family this past month. We've been passing the cold germs around to one another.

And for an added benefit--smoother feet.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

When my DD woke up this morning we talked about it. She is just as amazed as I am. And she still has not coughed! It's been 13 hours.I wish I had known this years ago...it would have been really handy info to have while raising two little ones.

 

[Vivianne]

I used to get the Vick's treatment when I was a kid when I was sick.

It was better than the BenGay treatment..Ouch..

 

[WDWBarb]

I tried it on DD13 a few weeks ago when she was sick (thanks, Disboards!) and lo and behold - it worked! She really didn't want it to because she HATES any type of gooey substance (even lotion) on her skin and loathes socks.

But it worked like a CHARM!

 

[nhrenee]

Bumping this up because IT WORKS. DD 14 has been up half the night coughing. She has taken cough medicine and we also put Vicks on her chest. Nothing worked. After about an hour of horrible coughs, I remembered this thread. She resisted because she won't wear socks to bed. I insisted and she gave in. Almost immediately, she stopped coughing and it's been over an hour and still no coughing! I cannot believe how quickly and well this worked! Thank you OP!

Glad she felt better!

Question for those that used and it and said it worked....Were your coughs dry or wet?

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

I suspect the link is reflexology where your feet are connected to different parts of your body.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

Glad she felt better!

Question for those that used and it and said it worked....Were your coughs dry or wet?

Hers were a bit on the wet side. They sound really deep, if you know what I mean. She has coughed some today, but not much. She hasn't coughed much with this cold, until she goes to bed. If she starts again tonight, we will do the Vicks remedy again

 

[creativeamanda]

Regardless of whether others think it does or does not work, I'm feeling so bad, I'd try anything. I am actually laying down right now (7:30pm) after I eat my bowl of chicken noodle soup. I'll be lathering my feet up first.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

Regardless of whether others think it does or does not work, I'm feeling so bad, I'd try anything. I am actually laying down right now (7:30pm) after I eat my bowl of chicken noodle soup. I'll be lathering my feet up first.

I hope you feel better soon Let us know if it worked for you!

 

[nhrenee]

Actually I was thinking of reflexology when I mentioned the feet being connected. I can get rid of cramps by pressing a spot on my ankle.

OT: DH can get rid of my headaches/migraines by pushing on a spot on my foot. Hurts like a bugger at first though!

 

[LuvN~Travel]

After reading this today, my DH and Dd are both trying this tonight. Maybe i can get some sleep.
I can smell the Vicks already...
Kim

 

[JessicaR]

Wondering if it worked on those that tried it last night. I'm keeping it in my house to try on anyone that may need it.

 

[alldiz]

I'm also wondering if it worked for the last few posters.
Kerri

 

[LuvN~Travel]

I don't think it really worked for my dd but then again she is upstairs at night. And, my Dh had also taken some MucinexDM as well so not sure which actually helped him the most! lol
The jury is still out...I did get better sleep that night though.
Kim