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03-24-2015 03:44 AM
I hope someone can offer some suggestions!
I caught a bad cold from a co-worker. I started out with sore throat (which has passed) and now I have some coughing (not much). This is my 6th day!!!
My main problem right now is a stuffy nose and runny nose at the same time. I cannot sleep at all! How is it possible to have both at the same time?
I have been drinking so much hot tea --- I can't drink any more! I have been taking over the counter stuff which is not helping much with the problem.
I did have some congestion in the chest at first but this doesn't seem to be much of a problem now.
My nose is running so profusely that I have to blow it constantly. But now, it is very stuffy as well.
I am just at a loss. As you can see from the time, I am up. I have probably only slept an hour all night. And not much more the night before.
Any suggestions on what I can take over the counter or what I could do would be helpful!
03-24-2015 04:26 AM
I feel your pain Angel. I've had some kind of crud for going on a week now.
You need to take a multi-symptom something.You need both an antihistamine and a decongestant. You have both stuffy and runny because you have swelling of the tissue in your nasal passages (stuffy/decongestant) and you are over producing mucus (runny/antihistamine).
Allegra D, Claritin D, Alka-Seltzer Plus, etc
Hope you feel better soon.
03-24-2015 05:27 AM
A Netti pot with warm distilled salt water.
03-24-2015 05:30 AM
betteb: I am sorry you have been feeling sick and hope you are better now!
esmeraldagooch: Thanks for this suggestion!
I have been taking a bunch of stuff over the counter but obviously it hasn't been the right stuff!
I am miserable --- and desperately need a good night's sleep!
Thanks so much for your kind replies!
03-24-2015 06:28 AM
OP what did your doctor tell you??
03-24-2015 06:56 AM
Vicks Vapor-Rub.
03-25-2015 06:53 AM
Went to Med X-Press. Said that I probably started out with a cold which turned into a bad sinus infection, which then went into some sort of bronchial thing. So, I got a prescription, plus they said to continue with Mucinex and if I don't get significantly better in a few more days, to come back.
I actually was able to get some sleep last night. I still feel rotten but do see some slight improvement.
I thank you for your replies and concern!!!
03-25-2015 03:38 PM
Zyrtec
03-25-2015 03:43 PM
I had the same exact thing. Started out with a sore throat and then the stuffiness. I bought Contac (day and night capsules in the same box) and it worked like a miracle. It dried me up completely at night and I slept like a baby. During the day, it doesn't make you drowsy either.
It started on a Saturday and I went to the doctor on Monday for the swab, which came back "negative" and when I told him what I was taking, he said "keep taking it" LOL...... It worked for me.
Couldn't hurt to give it a try.... I hope you feel better. We both had it for exactly 3 weeks, and then one day, boom - it was gone....
03-25-2015 03:45 PM
As long as you don't use it more than once a day, Afrin nasal spray really helps you breathe when you're trying to sleep.
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