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Posted 10/18/2016 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
I've been fighting a bit of a nagging cough and some nasal congestion so I am in need of an advice of what medicine to take. I took some over the counter nighttime medicine and my UC hated it!! Lots of extra BM's and brought on some cramping.

I've read that tylenol is the only medicine that is "safe" for us to use because all it is the acetaminophen, but I wonder if anybody had any other meds that helped them.
Posted 10/18/2016 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
I use CVS generic Sudafed tablets for decongestion. no problems
Posted 10/19/2016 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
For the nasal congestion I use Happinose, it's a topical congestion relief balm it's made for kids but works great! I've not personally had any problems with it and find it works really fast. Although, I don't strictly know if the ingredients are considered UC safe. There are people on here who are a lot more knowledgeable than me who will probably let you know.
Posted 10/19/2016 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Benadryl works great. I'm on day 5 of one of the worst colds of my life. It has helped me sleep at night but does give me a massive hangover the next day. My only gut side effects have been a lot of nausea and constipation but I'm not sure if it's from Benadryl or the fact that I'm sick.

I've been doing salt water flushes in my nose but they are so inflamed that the salt burns the crap out of my nasal passage.
Posted 10/19/2016 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Generic Sudafed (pseudoephedrine, the kind you have to get from the pharmacist, not on the shelf) is a good decongestant. But in some people it causes insomnia.

Benadryl is an antihistamine and is good for runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing, but for most people it's not as effective as a decongestant.

Bacon Girl, if saline irrigation is burning your nasal passages, it's often an indication that the amount of salt in your mix isn't right. If I have too much or too little salt, it burns or stings.

The decongestant nasal sprays (oxymetazoline or phenylephrine) work really well, but you shouldn't use them more than a couple days in a row because they lead to dependency and rebound congestion when you stop them.
Posted 10/19/2016 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
I have had two terrible colds so far this year, and what I have figured out is that my gut really hates mucinex right now, but I do fine taking zyrtec -D at night and doing saline rinses during the day. You have to ask a pharmacist for the zyrtec-D as it is the "real" sudafed, not the new kind. It does make my heart race a bit, but so did the constant running nose and cough. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 10/19/2016 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
I take Nyquil Day/Night capsules or liquid. For congestion I use Sudafed.
Posted 10/19/2016 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
You can take any cold/flu medication you like, just make sure they're NSAID-free. As NSAIDs worsen our ulcerative colitis symptoms.

Seems they always go through cycles. I'll use a nasal spray to clear my nostrils, sucrets for sore throat, and something cold/flu drowsy-like to help me sleep.

Good luck, I hope you get through yours quickly and are back to your norm.
Posted 10/19/2016 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Do NOT take antihistamine unless for the first day.
L-Lysine 1000 mg twice daily,
pseudoephedrine 60mg 4x daily
tylenol
Otrivin, one squirt in each nostril ONLY at night so you can sleep
benylin 4x daily mucus and phlegm expectorant (mucinex expectorant...only, not the kind mixed with anything else),
NeilMed sinus rinse twice daily,
tea
water
soup and food you enjoy because your taste buds suck
Extra zinc, c and vitamin A
self-pity
and a treat here and there
Kvetch here anytime

Feel better soon,
q
Posted 10/19/2016 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
good tip, beave. thank you!! i use the premeasured salt baggies and just empty it into the bottle but i guess it was just too much for my current irritation/infection. i seem to be doing 60% better today but have a lot of yellow snot that i can't stop sneezing and clearing from my throat. the benadryl is my lifesaver. luckily, my cold hasn't gone into my chest at all. it's just staying up north!!
Posted 10/19/2016 7:21 PM (GMT 0)

turtlepower said...
Hello,
I've been fighting a bit of a nagging cough and some nasal congestion so I am in need of an advice of what medicine to take. I took some over the counter nighttime medicine and my UC hated it!! Lots of extra BM's and brought on some cramping.

I've read that tylenol is the only medicine that is "safe" for us to use because all it is the acetaminophen, but I wonder if anybody had any other meds that helped them.

How are you feeling??
Posted 10/19/2016 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
All cold meds give me UC symptoms. I steer clear as much as I can tolerate it. Try a neti pot for temporary relief.
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