Ov'ing, having a cold and taking medication

FingersX'd · Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:18 PM

I think I'm being a little paranoid here (ok, I know I am) but I feel really rough and want to dose myself with Lemsips so I am not sick in work tomorrow or over Christmas. My temps have risen and I think I ov'd on Saturday so dont want to do anything to harm my chances of implantation - what do you think...paracetamol or not???

My symtpoms are: aching muscles (especially my legs and also my hips), dry throat, a general 'cloudy' feeling in my head and a cough. Maybe someone could suggest something alternative?

Thanks xx

keerthy · Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:46 PM

hmmm.... i think paracetamol is safe. You could take just paracetamol... coz lemsip also contains soemthingelse....i think its phenylephrine. I dont think it is safe in pregnancy. So its better u take only paracetamol. For cold u could try vapour rub or steam or call in ur doctor.

Hope it helps.
get well soon...

FingersX'd · Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:52 PM

Thanks hun, I feel even worse in the last half hour

Running a bath now then will hunt down some paracetamol....poor me!!!!!! Too many lurgies going round!

xx

keerthy · Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:59 PM

get well soon......

Mrs G · Dec 23rd, 2008, 11:05 AM

Hun, I've had the same dilemma..

I've only taken a couple of paracetamol, nothing else. Went to the pharmacy and they said to only take glycerin with honey and lemon for sore throat/cough cos nothing else is really safe. I've also been using a menthol stick for headache.

Am completely with you on the paranoid bit, don't want to do anything at this stage to jeodpardise chances!

Keep well.

FingersX'd · Dec 23rd, 2008, 11:51 AM

Thanks Mrs G - I have been having 2 spoons of honey topped with a slice and squeeze of lemon in boiling water. Unfortunately, I also have a fluctuating temp so I think I'm going to have to have some paracetamol as I keep getting really hot.

Talk about bad timing!!! Hope you are better soon and that all lurgies are gone before Christmas!

keerthy · Dec 23rd, 2008, 11:57 AM

Hiya, How are you feeling today?
Hope u are alrite.

FingersX'd · Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:33 PM

Thanks Keerthy, I am doing OK, just read on the news that England and Wales are having some kind of flu drama so I guess I am one of those involved!! Temp is doing OK, my cheeks were so rosey earlier!!! I'd better be well for Christmas. My mum has just finished chemo and radiotherapy and I cant be making her sick

We are celebrating big time this Christmas as she is doing so well (so proud of her, she's a star xx)

Thanks for checking in on me, very sweet of you

keerthy · Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FingersX'd

Thanks Keerthy, I am doing OK, just read on the news that England and Wales are having some kind of flu drama so I guess I am one of those involved!! Temp is doing OK, my cheeks were so rosey earlier!!! I'd better be well for Christmas. My mum has just finished chemo and radiotherapy and I cant be making her sick

We are celebrating big time this Christmas as she is doing so well (so proud of her, she's a star xx)

Thanks for checking in on me, very sweet of you

Glad ur mum is doing good!

Hope u feel better soon ..... take care...

Merry Christmas!!!

Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:18 PM	#1
FingersX'd Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 351	Ov'ing, having a cold and taking medication I think I'm being a little paranoid here (ok, I know I am) but I feel really rough and want to dose myself with Lemsips so I am not sick in work tomorrow or over Christmas. My temps have risen and I think I ov'd on Saturday so dont want to do anything to harm my chances of implantation - what do you think...paracetamol or not??? My symtpoms are: aching muscles (especially my legs and also my hips), dry throat, a general 'cloudy' feeling in my head and a cough. Maybe someone could suggest something alternative? Thanks xx

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Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:46 PM	#2
keerthy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 922	hmmm.... i think paracetamol is safe. You could take just paracetamol... coz lemsip also contains soemthingelse....i think its phenylephrine. I dont think it is safe in pregnancy. So its better u take only paracetamol. For cold u could try vapour rub or steam or call in ur doctor. Hope it helps. get well soon...

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Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:52 PM	#3
FingersX'd Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 351	Thanks hun, I feel even worse in the last half hour Running a bath now then will hunt down some paracetamol....poor me!!!!!! Too many lurgies going round! xx

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Dec 22nd, 2008, 14:59 PM	#4
keerthy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 922	get well soon......

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 11:05 AM	#5
Mrs G Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bournemouth, UK Posts: 3,566	Hun, I've had the same dilemma.. I've only taken a couple of paracetamol, nothing else. Went to the pharmacy and they said to only take glycerin with honey and lemon for sore throat/cough cos nothing else is really safe. I've also been using a menthol stick for headache. Am completely with you on the paranoid bit, don't want to do anything at this stage to jeodpardise chances! Keep well.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 11:51 AM	#6
FingersX'd Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 351	Thanks Mrs G - I have been having 2 spoons of honey topped with a slice and squeeze of lemon in boiling water. Unfortunately, I also have a fluctuating temp so I think I'm going to have to have some paracetamol as I keep getting really hot. Talk about bad timing!!! Hope you are better soon and that all lurgies are gone before Christmas!

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keerthy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 922	Hiya, How are you feeling today? Hope u are alrite.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:33 PM	#8
FingersX'd Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 351	Thanks Keerthy, I am doing OK, just read on the news that England and Wales are having some kind of flu drama so I guess I am one of those involved!! Temp is doing OK, my cheeks were so rosey earlier!!! I'd better be well for Christmas. My mum has just finished chemo and radiotherapy and I cant be making her sick We are celebrating big time this Christmas as she is doing so well (so proud of her, she's a star xx) Thanks for checking in on me, very sweet of you

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