Full of cold

MishC · May 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM

I have such a horrible cold and there's nothing i can do about it

I went in to the chemist yesterday and the lady told me i could only take paracetamol to stop the hot/cold shivers. I've been up since 7am because i can't sleep because i can't breath through my nose.

I've taken today off work as sick and i'm going to have to cancel my weekend plans. I'm due to have my Anti D injection on Monday so i can imagine that will run me down as well.

Has anyone ever taken anything for a cough/cold when pregnant? I also have a sore throat which it aching my ears.

golcarlilly · May 15th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Aww sorry you are ill hun

try a mug of hot milk with some honey in it for your throat - other than that I would just say lots of vitamin C - orange juice is good and stay in bed wrapped up warm - hope you feel better soon!

MishC · May 15th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Been pregnant offically sucks ...lol

I'll have to pop to the shop as i've just used the last of the milk and i could do with picking up some orange.

The weather is all crappy as well.

Triggles · May 15th, 2009, 04:33 AM

I had two nasty chest colds/sinus infections earlier in the pregnancy, and I heated up a teakettle full of water, dumped it into a mixing bowl and leaned over it with a towel over my head, breathing in the steam. It worked great for helping loosen up the nasal passage so I could clear them out. You just have to be careful initially as it's REALLY hot so I generally let it just just a fraction first. I did that a couple times each day, and it really helped clear out the gunk! Hope you feel better soon!

LucyEmma · May 15th, 2009, 04:50 AM

I have a cold at the moment too its horrible, and there is nothing that we can do about it thats what sucks lol!!

I've had the last 2 days off but im back in work today as im feeling a bit better still not 100% though.
I hope your feeling better soon

try lemon and honey in water that helped soothe my throat a bit (if you can stomach it that is) xxx

celine · May 15th, 2009, 05:18 AM

Aww Im so sorry

I caugh at nasty cold and it last almost 2 weeks, just getting over it now..All I say is milk and honey and paracetomol sadly..also I found a homeopathic cough syrup and that helped me too as well as strepsils *hugs*

MishC · May 15th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Can i have Lockets?

PrincessSoph · May 15th, 2009, 05:28 AM

when i had a cold i drunk htot water with lemon squeezed in - helped unblocking my nose but you can put honey in as well for sore throat. hope you feel better soon

May 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM	#1
MishC Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,659	Full of cold I have such a horrible cold and there's nothing i can do about it I went in to the chemist yesterday and the lady told me i could only take paracetamol to stop the hot/cold shivers. I've been up since 7am because i can't sleep because i can't breath through my nose. I've taken today off work as sick and i'm going to have to cancel my weekend plans. I'm due to have my Anti D injection on Monday so i can imagine that will run me down as well. Has anyone ever taken anything for a cough/cold when pregnant? I also have a sore throat which it aching my ears.

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May 15th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#2
golcarlilly Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Posts: 10,441	Aww sorry you are ill hun try a mug of hot milk with some honey in it for your throat - other than that I would just say lots of vitamin C - orange juice is good and stay in bed wrapped up warm - hope you feel better soon!

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May 15th, 2009, 04:30 AM	#3
MishC Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,659	Been pregnant offically sucks ...lol I'll have to pop to the shop as i've just used the last of the milk and i could do with picking up some orange. The weather is all crappy as well.

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May 15th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#4
Triggles Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gloucestershire UK Posts: 72	I had two nasty chest colds/sinus infections earlier in the pregnancy, and I heated up a teakettle full of water, dumped it into a mixing bowl and leaned over it with a towel over my head, breathing in the steam. It worked great for helping loosen up the nasal passage so I could clear them out. You just have to be careful initially as it's REALLY hot so I generally let it just just a fraction first. I did that a couple times each day, and it really helped clear out the gunk! Hope you feel better soon!

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May 15th, 2009, 04:50 AM	#5
LucyEmma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunstable Posts: 845	I have a cold at the moment too its horrible, and there is nothing that we can do about it thats what sucks lol!! I've had the last 2 days off but im back in work today as im feeling a bit better still not 100% though. I hope your feeling better soon try lemon and honey in water that helped soothe my throat a bit (if you can stomach it that is) xxx

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May 15th, 2009, 05:18 AM	#6
celine Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,978	Aww Im so sorry I caugh at nasty cold and it last almost 2 weeks, just getting over it now..All I say is milk and honey and paracetomol sadly..also I found a homeopathic cough syrup and that helped me too as well as strepsils hugs

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May 15th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#7
MishC Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,659	Can i have Lockets?

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May 15th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#8
PrincessSoph Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 4,070	when i had a cold i drunk htot water with lemon squeezed in - helped unblocking my nose but you can put honey in as well for sore throat. hope you feel better soon

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