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Posted 10/16/2013 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
I've felt like I was coming down with a cold for a few days now, but today is the first day it's become a full blown cold. I have horrible sinus pain/pressure, swollen and painful lymph nodes, a runny nose, a cough, everything. Even my teeth ache.

I'm afraid to take medicine because I have an irrational fear of having an allergic reaction, but I finally couldn't take it anymore and used a nasal spray. I know I would feel even better if I just took some more medicine, but I can't, and I'm really suffering. I haven't been sick like this in years and I have no idea how to handle it. I definitely feel like a baby.

I just want to get better, but with colds all you can do is wait it out unfortunately. I'm so scared I'm going to develop some kind of secondary infection, because the last time I had a cold it turned into bronchitis and I popped some of my ribs from coughing. The cough lasted for months.

Does anyone have any remedies for me to try or any words to just help me relax and recover from this? I don't know how much more I can take.
Posted 10/16/2013 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SJ,

I am really sorry that you are sick.:( Staying hydrated and using a humidifier may help everything to drain from your sinuses, and could help prevent any secondary issues from happening.

Getting lots of rest and good nutrition as well will help your body to stay strong and fight off the virus as quickly as possible.

Foods rich in vitamin C are great...strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli and of course citrus fruits are good choices

I do hope that this passes quickly and you are feeling better really soon. Let us know how you are feeling later, okay?

S.C.
Posted 10/17/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I have been suffering with a sore throat and cough. I used to get bronchitus all the time as well, so I made a trip to my Dr. and he put me on antibiotics as he thought it might be a sinus infection. He also gave me a prescription for the night so I could sleep. I am on Effexor and it hasn't changed my well being with regard to anxiety. I am also taking 1000 mgs. of Ester C everyday. Today is the first day I haven't coughed all day. Go see your Dr. - it's not always just a cold and he might be able to give you something. The prescription for the night is a strong cough suppressant and it works very well.

I was leary about taking anything with my Effexor too, but it really hasn't created a problem at alll for me

Hope you are better soon.
Posted 10/17/2013 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Benadryl might help keep your sinuses drained and clear up an infection quicker, yes chicken soup really
does help so does aspirin. I sincerely hope you get well quick! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 10/17/2013 6:30 AM (GMT 0)
The humidifier is a great idea! I second that. :)

Another option could be vicks vapo-rub. I put a little around my nostrils and on my chest before sleep and carry the little container around during the day. If you put it around your nose, people don't notice it and you get instant relief! :)

Not any help with infections. :( But good for temporary relief.
Posted 10/17/2013 10:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the replies, I feel better today. Not 100% but at least 50% better than yesterday!
A humidifier sounds like a great idea. Maybe it will keep my lungs from getting too irritated this time. Last time I had this, I was being exposed to cigarette smoke daily, so maybe this time my lungs are stronger.

I'll try the other suggestions too, now that I feel well enough to make a trip to the store :)

If the cough doesn't start clearing up soon I'll definitely go to the doctor. I don't want to hurt my ribs again.
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