When You Have a Cold Do You....

[Chattyaholic]

Take any over-the-counter meds for it or just suffer through?

I usually take daytime Contac and Nyquil at night but didn't have anything on hand this time. Felt it coming on Monday and by noon I was back in my flannel pajamas, and didn't get out of them all day yesterday. Woke up early, early this morning...couldn't sleep because of the cold. DH is on a business trip so can't run to the store for me and I haven't felt like going out so I'm just "suffering through" this time...sniffle...sniffle...cough...cough. I HAVE to get out this afternoon to pick up a couple prescriptions though, so will definitely stock up on cold supplies while I'm out!!!

 

[snoopy]

I have a cold right now, unfortunately. I can't take any cold medications, they make me completely wacky. I think its the antihestimine (sp?) in them.

However, I do take enchinea, an herb, when I feel a cold coming on and it always makes it less severe. I think this particular cold snuck up on me and I wasn't really able to catch it in time with the enchinea, but I'm still taking it in hopes that it won't get worse than it is. I swear by enchinea, and so do other people I know who take it.

 

[Mercy]

Heck, why suffer! When I feel a cold coming on or have one that is in full bloom, I definitely take whatever I can find that will make me feel better!

 

[Pop Daddy]

I take double the dossage of everything

 

[Serena]

Oh, I suffer through until my family can't stand me, then I take the meds.


I think I might try PD's way next time.

 

[Bon Bon]

I like Celestial Seasonings Wellness Tea, Echinacea Complete Care. I buy it right at our grocery store, not a health food store. I usually need honey in my tea to sweeten it a bit but I don't need it with this one, it's tasty. It's really good and if you put the vapors over your nose, it seems to help.

I don't know if you have other committments today (any kids, baking etc.), if not, Have a hot toddy! They beat anything down!

Get well Chattyaholic!

 

[MAC3]

I always used to take Nyquil & Advil cold & sinus until I was diagnosed with HBP now I suffer through them or take cloriciden I think it's the only medication that you can yake when you have HBP.

Hope everyone stays healthy!
Lisa

 

[DisneyObsessed]

ZICAM. I swear by it. When you just begin to feel it coming on, use it. It works! Within a few hours, you can feel the difference. They say it shortens the duration when you use it during a cold, but I have never let it get that far.

 

[Kitty 34]

Sudefed during the day and once in awhile Nyquil at night.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[GeorgeG]

Nyquil and Advil do it for me. If I can sleep, I can get better.

 

[TNCarole]

DayQuil and Nyquil, plus vitamin C. I think I've got a cold coming on, too... woke up with a stuffy nose and a bit of a sore throat (which seems to be better now that I'm up). I MUST get rid of it! We're leaving for the World on Saturday.

 

[damo]

The latest cold and flu natural remedy is oil of oregeno or Oregenol. Works great for us. You get it at the health store. Tests are showing that it is a very powerful germ and bacteria killer. We use it in conjunction with Zicam and have had very positive results.

 

[Snoozan]

I also swear by Zicam to keep from getting a full-blown cold. I just bought a new bottle to take to WDW for Saturday! I'll probably use it in the AM every day, just in case!

 

[chichihoney]

when i'm sick i havea bowl of chicken noodle soup

 

[Boston Tea Party]

I pop some Ricola and think happy thoughts.

 

[nativetxn]

I use the store brand of Dayquil gel caps and Nyquil gel caps. Can't take the liquid stuff.

Snoops, Travis gets wacky with that daytime cold medication, too.

 

[julie_yet]

[color=3300ff]Sometimes I take Nyquil but I usually just take lots of vitamins. Echinacea/Golden Seal, C, B and a multi vitamin. But mainly C.
When I had hives I was taking about 20 vitamins a day.[/color]

 

[arminnie]

I find that taking ibuprofen (by the handfuls it seems like) helps me to feel better.