https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:34:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies/page/2#post-337626 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:48:14 +0000 Maya 337626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I am sitting here on Day 3 of my cold... </p> <p>I went and bought the hard stuff (Sudafed), but they didn't have it in stock, so I had to go with the generic Walgreens version. The "Wal-fed" (whatever silly thing it's called) worked great on the first day...but for some reason isn't as effective today. I'm not sure why.</p> <p>I had to go in to work yesterday, but today I worked from home. I'm a little irritated that I can't take time off to rest when I need it, though. We just had a discussion about this in the office, and it doesn't seem to have helped. I don't think there is anything I can do about it, though, but I'm concerned because whatever I worked on this week has been really half-a**sed because I just don't have the energy to put into it, and I'm probably going to get a slap in the face for it on Monday.</p> <p>Anyway, I'm going to go have some honey tea for my cough and try to suppress the feelings of dread so I can enjoy my weekend...</p> <p>Thanks for all the advice and well wishes, ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336990 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:20:29 +0000 Steph 336990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last time I was sick I asked my boyfriend's sister and brother-in-law--both doctors--what they would recommend, and they both gave me the same advice (separately--neither knew I had asked the other): take Tylenol or some other acetaminophen and eat honey (I hate tea, so I just ate it out of a spoon). Neither thought that Nyquil or Dayquil would give me much relief, although I took those as well. Like you, it's the runny nose that drives me insane. I have found Mucinex helps with that sometimes, but not always. </p> <p>Another thing I do is put Vicks vaporub on the soles of my feet before going to sleep, and then putting socks on. The Vicks seems to work its way up through my body throughout the night--I saw this tip online somewhere and it really works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336936 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:25:06 +0000 Carole 336936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry you are sick. Sudafed sometimes helps, Nyquil and the latest home remedy is ginger tea. Just steep a piece of ginget root in hot water and drink. It really seems to help me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336924 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:12:01 +0000 Jenava 336924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, how about a good, strong cocktail? (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336907 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:49:38 +0000 Megan 336907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor Maya- I do find antihistamines to be helpful because they dry you out. I use a decongestant nasal spray then a Claratin to dry me out. Works to alleviate the miserable blocked but leaky nose issue. </p> <p>Olive leaf extract is brilliant if taken at the very first sign of a cold- for me that's always a scratchy throat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336571 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:19:40 +0000 RoseandJoan 336571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of taking medication, I will take a paracetamol if I have a temperature and use a steam bath with eucalyptus oil to help with congestion. I sometimes feel that taking medication can prolong the symptoms (not scientific fact but personal experience). I hope you feel better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336440 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:52:49 +0000 Louise 336440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I feel your pain. I must have narrow nasal passages as whenever I've got a cold I get terribly congested but Sudafed gives me an upset stomach. At night I pop on a breathe right strip <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Breathe-Right-Small-Medium-Clear-Nasal-Strips-30-ct/10317712" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brea.....t/10317712</a> I also put olbas oil on my pillow <a href="http://www.olbas.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.olbas.co.uk/</a> which means I can at least sleep well. I take pain killers to keep the headaches at bay, drink loads and go to bed as early as possible. I've been known to get in my PJ's as soon as I get home from work, have tea and get straight into bed sometimes straight to sleep sometimes I'll watch TV for an hour. The best advice is to take it easy go to work if you have to but get to bed early x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336413 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:10:10 +0000 Jyoti 336413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rest and fluids is about all you can really truly do for a cold.</p> <p>For congestion, whenever I have a cold, I never enjoy eating because I can't taste anything. I like to take a Fisherman's Friend tablet thing before eating for a little bit of food-related happiness. xD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336406 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:43:13 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 336406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wish I could help. I love NyQuil. It knocks me out cold and I always feel better after a good night's sleep. </p> <p>Zicam works great for me too, but you have to start the *second* you don't feel well or it's pointless. Other than that, ginger tea and sour balls? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336379 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:21:39 +0000 anne 336379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to second Marlene's recommendation of echinacea. I started taking it when I was coming down with a cold 4 days before a half marathon. Though still a bit sniffly I was well enough to run it. Since then I have taken one whenever I have felt a cold coming on (or been exposed, like Marlene) and it has definitely helped - no colds of long duration with coughs that go on my weeks etc, no need to take antibotics for secondary infections.<br /> Mind you I do have a cold at the moment that is tiring me out somewhat, so I am not sure if the echinacea is helping right now.</p> <p>My mum is very keen on an iodine throat gargle solution (Betadine is one brand that has one in Australia) that often works if you take it regularly.</p> <p>I can't remember if you drink alcohol. I am quite an infrequent drinker (I never know what to put on forms since one glass of wine every month or so hardly counts as a "social" level of drinking) But I do find that if you are having trouble sleeping due to cold symptoms a little drink before bedtime can be helpful in getting the rest you need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336351 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:33:00 +0000 Anonymous 336351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to catch every little cold that goes around and I am grounded for a week at least. This has been especially true since I have a couple germy kids living with me! A couple months ago, in desperation I went to the natural pharmacy and asked the pharmacist what he recommended to battle a cold and he handed me a bottle of super-duper strength echanacea capsules. I took it every 2 hours or so the first day I felt it coming on and then tapered off after about the third day. For the first time in years my cold only lasted a couple days and was much less intense than I usually deal with. He also said that you can start it any time during your cold to help boost your immune system. I also pop a couple capsules whenever one of the afore mentioned germy kids comes home feeling sick. Mommies don't get sick days! The pharmacist also recommended the neti pot or lots of saline nasal spray to clear out the mucus in the sinuses to fend off an infection. Rest as best you can and drink lots of fluids. Chicken soup and Pho are also good remedies. </p> <p>If you are desperate for immediate relief and need to get back to work, I also recommend the "real" sudafed to manage the symptoms but it is a wicked stimulent so only take it in the morning or you won't sleep at night. None of the other OTC stuff really does anything for me but make me feel buzzed and loopy. Sorry you're feeling yucky and I hope you kick this in the butt soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336343 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:24:16 +0000 cciele 336343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sorry to hear about your cold Maya ... I've been sick with something for 2 months and it sucks.</p> <p>I agree with others' suggestions. I do the following:<br /> - Zinc (Cold-eeze or other) immediately when symptoms appear<br /> - Pelargonium sidoides (Umcka or other) also is good at the beginning<br /> - Pseudoephedrine (sudafed) is the only decongestant that works for me<br /> - Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the only antihistimine that works for me. Only for night-time use though!<br /> - Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) works as a cough suppresant for me. Honey or honey-based remedies works for some people.<br /> - Neti pot works for some people<br /> - Salt water gargle for sore throat<br /> - Lots of fluids and rest!</p> <p>Hope you get well soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336298 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:14:14 +0000 MNsara 336298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another generic-sudafed vote from me. I tend to stuff up terribly at night and can't sleep if my nose is plugged, so I'll take sudafed, but if I take two (4-hour pills) together, they keep me awake :-(</p> <p>I've found that staggering them an hour apart helps a lot. I notice when that first one is wearing off and start the process again.</p> <p>Why is it when you are sick and need the sleep it is SO hard to get. . .? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336292 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:07:40 +0000 Medicechic 336292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Steamy hot lemon tea with honey! Even better with Jameson (or another similar Irish whiskey) added in. :-)</p> <p>And yes, I echo everyone else in getting the "real" sudafed! I can only take it a day or two at a time, but usually that is all it takes!</p> <p>I also love Afrin (or similar Zicam/store brand etc) nose spray... and I always despised nose sprays before. It really does help open everything up.</p> <p>Oh and just a tip... make sure and read the active ingredients in whatever you get. Don't want to accidentally overdose on tylenol or any other meds etc. (Dayquil/Nyquil contains tylenol so you don't want to take more with it, Mucinex-D has sudafed... Mucinex-DM has a cough suppressant called dexamethorphan.)</p> <p>Just ask the pharmacist, and they'll help you.</p> <p>Hope you get to feeling better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336286 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:57:18 +0000 Anonymous 336286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, my DH who has a PhD in pharmacy has me taking antihistamines if I have a drippy nose because they help dry it up. It won't cure the cold but does help the symptoms. Besides, you could have a spring allergy rather than a cold. It's often hard to tell the difference.<br /> Another idea learned from my Swedish grandfather is to breathe cold water up your nose (then snort it out again). This sounds gross but has helped my nose stop dripping many times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336253 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:46:48 +0000 yublocka 336253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Beth....pseudoephedrine is the only thing that helps keep you on your feet and dries out the mucus when a nasty cold is in full force. Otherwise, paracetamol, hot lemon and some R&amp;R! Hope you're feeling better soon!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336243 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:18:57 +0000 nancylee 336243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's not a lot you can do after the cold has settled in, but if you catch it early Cold-Eeze works great. As soon as I feel a cold coming on I start using these lozenges. They're packed with zinc and they really stave off colds! You need to start as soon as you feel a cold coming on and have six lozenges per day for three days straight for them to really work...but they work for me every time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336241 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:15:20 +0000 Maya 336241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, tomorrow I will get the hard Sudafed. Is Zicam effective once your cold is already in full swing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336239 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:02:54 +0000 annagybe 336239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also take Zicam to reduce the duration. And third the real Sudafed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336230 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:37:35 +0000 Melissa 336230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I feel your pain. I have a horrible cold right now. I've had good luck with alka-seltzer plus cold tablets for congestion. Get well soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336229 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:33:22 +0000 Diana 336229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Beth - the only cold med worth anything is the "good" sudafed, the one you have to show ID to buy.</p> <p>That, and lots of hot tea. If you drink alcohol, a hot toddy is excellent and helps you sleep. =) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336224 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:22:01 +0000 Beth 336224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only piece of advice I have is if you have a stuffy nose, avoid the "new" Sudafed that's on drugstore shelves. It's phenylephrine, which I've found it to be useless and I've heard the same from others. Stick to the original Sudafed, which is pseudoephedrine. You'll have to ask the pharmacist for it and provide ID, but it's much, much better. Mucinex will thin the mucus and should help with chest congestion.</p> <p>Other than that, stay hydrated and rest up:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336220 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:18:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 336220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Prop yourself up with as many pillows as you can or sleep sitting up in chair, Maya. Sometimes that helps. Hope you are feeling better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336219 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:17:18 +0000 Maya 336219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what I thought, Lynn.</p> <p>I would love to rest and sleep but I just can't. My nose is leaky and I can't breathe. It's driving me crazy.</p> <p>I have 3 deadlines in 2 days this week so this couldn't possibly be a worse time to get sick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336217 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:15:00 +0000 lyn* 336217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just rest up, and take the time off if you have to. I took off 2 wks because I had pneumonia (which I was in the hospital for). Stay well hydrated. If you're feeling ++ sick; get thee to a hospital.</p> <p>And make sure to get your flu shot in the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336216 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:12:27 +0000 chewyspaghetti 336216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty much.<br /> Rest, hot beverages, and things that boost your immune system is what I do for colds. My husband can sleep for almost 24 hours straight at the beginning of a cold and feel well enough to work after that. He will only get a day or two more of mild illness if he does that. I can't manage to sleep that long, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336215 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:11:57 +0000 lyn* 336215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Antihistamines are not for colds. They're for things like allergies (which are regulated by histamines). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336214 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:11:53 +0000 Maya 336214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I didn't take Claritin because I thought it would only work for allergies. But I have it so I can give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336213 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:11:05 +0000 Heather 336213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, have you tried Mucinex D? I think you have to give your ID and it is kept behind the pharmacist's counter. It will clear you up very quickly!</p> <p>I also keep Zicam (the homeopathic tablets) on hand in case I feel a sniffle coming on...it helps curtail it before it even begins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cold-remedies#post-336212 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:10:17 +0000 Anonymous 336212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Claritin or other OTC antihistimines? </p>