Sick as a dog. Have to take something

[hensylee]

When you have a cold or sinus problems, it is very important to keep the soft tissues moist. Please all of you, get a moisturizer for your home and/or your bedroom. Drink plenty of water - juices are good but water is always best (along with juices). Fluid, fluid, fluid. Very important.

If your soft tissues dry out they are subject to infectious things.

 

[joy]

I talked to a pharmacist, and told him what I take and my whole history and he said antihistamines are good for colds too, and it's safe for heart patients. Try Clarinex or benedryl. They work!

 

[Granbonny]

Gina

Gina

Buy yourself a box of ALTOIDS..The Original Celebated Curiously Strong PEPPERMINTS.. I take 1 or 2 every morning..if I feel stopped up.Opens up your nose right away without the meds... Believe me..they work Bonnie

 

[Andrea]

LMAO... I thought I washed a sinus out of my head! I'm sorry but it was the funniest thing! I had to poke at it and make sure it wasnt one of my sinus'

I wont go into anymore detail but damn I feel better!

I think 'sinus washing' actually helps ... who knew?

 

[Granbonny]

Father-in-laws recipe

Father-in-laws recipe

He was from Sweden... Drink red wine..then get in a HOT bath..and sweat it out..Then jump in bed. Gone the next morning. He lived to be age 93. Bonnie

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi gina!
i'm so sorry you have this infection. i would start the antibiotics immediately.
i had such a full blown infection in january that they had to give me extremely strong antibiotics and they did my stomach in (i'm still noticing lingering effects ). i would start them now and knock it out of your system asap.
thanks for the zicam recommendation. i just got it and will try alternating it with the nasalcort ( i am not one to take too many prescription meds unless i have to).

perry,
i am also looking forward to finally meeting you this weekend.
about the nasalcort aq... joey is an awful snorer and i am an extremely light sleeper_ what a team!!!
the e.n.t. suggested he try this first and if it doesn't work may want to perform this procedure in which he injects the soft upper palate of the mouth ( i am totally against any invasive measures, despite joey's insistence).
the nasalcort aq works most of the time. if joey's had a few drinks, however, nothing helps!!
it works primarily the first 3-4 hours after he uses it (right before bed) so i can get to sleep and hopefully stay that way.
it's certainly worth a try.

andrea,
i'm glad you are taking antibiotics. they should start to work soon.
that was so funny about the sinus wash!!!! a friend of mine recommended doing steam inhalation using tea tree oil drops in the hot water... i have not tried this yet, but it sounds soothing.

and to all,
hope you all stay healthy this winter... no colds, etc.
-sylvia

 

[KimC]

Nasonex!

Hey, are you guys gonna kick me out of the reunion since I haven't had surgery yet, (and who knows when or if I may)?

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Bonnie!!! Just caught your post. Those mints are sooooooo strong they make me sneeze without the cold!

Thanks, I am doing much better tonight.

 

[Karlynn]

Janie,
Your Daddy's recipe almost makes me look forward to getting a cold! Although a hefty shot of whiskey would probably make me wake up 2 mornings later.

Karlynn

 

[sylviayasgur]

almost forgot...
medtronic's recommendation, flonase, is also good for allergies/cold symptoms. my daughter uses it.

janie,
wonder if our dad's knew each other... our family was on a trip about 20 years ago and i caught a nasty cold. my dad insisted that i have a cognac with lemon juice. boy, did that do the trick! i slept like a log!

vicks vaporub anyone???? i love that stuff. joey hates it! hahaha

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Vicks VapoRub..


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Embarrassing as it may be.....I use it! Have it applied liberally at the moment. And Ross, I am not telling.

Draw the line at the 'Ponds Cold Cream'

 

[sylviayasgur]

hey....
i not only love vicks vaporub, i love ponds cold cream!!!!! don't knock those oldies but goodies... something to be said for all these old products.... aspirin????