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Just my luck....

Mellie32 — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:29:08 GMT

This week was the beginning of summer vacation for me and I feel a cold coming on. I sneezed about 8 times in a row, the roof of my mouth itches and my throat hurts.

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Lapdog — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:35:16 GMT

Get the Netty pot out. It has saved me several times. Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges really help me too. Best Wishes!

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sandraskates — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:40:27 GMT

Zycam is your friend. Don't buy a knockoff - fork out for the real-deal. Good stuff at nipping a cold in the bud.

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Mellie32 — Sat, 27 May 2017 03:36:52 GMT

@Lapdog wrote:
Get the Netty pot out. It has saved me several times. Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges really help me too. Best Wishes!

I don't think I can do the netty pot thing. I think I'll have to go get some medicine tomorrow.

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catwhisperer — Sat, 27 May 2017 03:48:51 GMT

Netty pots really do work. No, they are not pleasant to use, but they really do help with allergies/sinus issues.

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Silver Lining — Sat, 27 May 2017 05:17:19 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
This week was the beginning of summer vacation for me and I feel a cold coming on. I sneezed about 8 times in a row, the roof of my mouth itches and my throat hurts.

Sounds like allergies to me. I sneeze, my throat feels sore and my ears itch. I take Claritin or Zyrtec and use nasal mist/spray. I don't know which is worse, alletgies or a cold. Hope you don't get sick.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 27 May 2017 05:46:50 GMT

@Lapdog wrote:
Get the Netty pot out. It has saved me several times. Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges really help me too. Best Wishes!

Just make sure you use distilled, sterlized or boiled water(3-5 min) to prevent infection. Make sure the pot is cleaned out thorougly too. The FDA put out those warnings because of serious infections and several people who acquired a deadly brain eating ameba. I used a neti pot for years and when I read about this I just switched to the sterile saline sprays because every time I used one after, I kept thinking about this and every tiny itch or tingle made me imagine these brain munchers. lol! I do find the sterile sprays just easier too because I don't have to prepare it all too.

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meallen616 — Sat, 27 May 2017 11:55:41 GMT

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:03:30 GMT

@sandraskates wrote:
Zycam is your friend. Don't buy a knockoff - fork out for the real-deal. Good stuff at nipping a cold in the bud.

I second @sandraskates Zycam recommendation @Mellie32 and again don't buy a knock off. If you truly have a cold, it will cut it down quickly.

On the other hand if you have allergies like me and hit your head on the steering wheel while driving due to some unexpected sneezes, Zycam probably isn't a good idea and Excedrin may be the better option . . .

Hope you feel better soon and get to fully enjoy your time off!

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momtochloe — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:06:47 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
@Lapdog wrote:
Get the Netty pot out. It has saved me several times. Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges really help me too. Best Wishes!
Just make sure you use distilled, sterlized or boiled water(3-5 min) to prevent infection. Make sure the pot is cleaned out thorougly too. The FDA put out those warnings because of serious infections and several people who acquired a deadly brain eating ameba. I used a neti pot for years and when I read about this I just switched to the sterile saline sprays because every time I used one after, I kept thinking about this and every tiny itch or tingle made me imagine these brain munchers. lol! I do find the sterile sprays just easier too because I don't have to prepare it all too.

Wow @Irshgrl31201, I hadn't read that about neti pots . . . yikes! I bought one many years ago, tried it once, felt like I was being waterboarded and that was it for me. I've watched endless video on YouTube with folks demonstrating it successfully but it just was a no for me personally.

Hope you enjoy your weekend my friend! . . .

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Suziepeach — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:12:19 GMT

@Mellie32, feel better... hope this helps..

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:50:55 GMT

@Silver Lining wrote:
@Mellie32 wrote:
This week was the beginning of summer vacation for me and I feel a cold coming on. I sneezed about 8 times in a row, the roof of my mouth itches and my throat hurts.

Sounds like allergies to me. I sneeze, my throat feels sore and my ears itch. I take Claritin or Zyrtec and use nasal mist/spray. I don't know which is worse, alletgies or a cold. Hope you don't get sick.

Both together! You don't know which end is up or what is making you more miserable.

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Mellie32 — Sat, 27 May 2017 13:22:11 GMT

Thanks everyone. I woke up this morning with lots of mucus (I know, right?) and my sore throat was a bit worse from sleeping with my mouth open, I guess. The throat has calmed down since I've been up, but I'm very mucus-y.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 27 May 2017 15:18:45 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
Thanks everyone. I woke up this morning with lots of mucus (I know, right?) and my sore throat was a bit worse from sleeping with my mouth open, I guess. The throat has calmed down since I've been up, but I'm very mucus-y.

@Mellie32Ugh-somebody mentioned allergies and I'm thinking the same.

You can use the saline spray that Arm/Hammer makes-it's more of a mist than a steady stream of fluid. It will run out of your nose but you can more easily blow your nose.

If you have dry mouth use the Biotin rinse-I get dry mouth sometimes from a med I take.

Jakeman's throat lozenges are good-we like the anise flavor but there is also honey lemon and cherry. Very soothing.

Be well soon!!

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 27 May 2017 18:04:18 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
@Lapdog wrote:
Get the Netty pot out. It has saved me several times. Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges really help me too. Best Wishes!
Just make sure you use distilled, sterlized or boiled water(3-5 min) to prevent infection. Make sure the pot is cleaned out thorougly too. The FDA put out those warnings because of serious infections and several people who acquired a deadly brain eating ameba. I used a neti pot for years and when I read about this I just switched to the sterile saline sprays because every time I used one after, I kept thinking about this and every tiny itch or tingle made me imagine these brain munchers. lol! I do find the sterile sprays just easier too because I don't have to prepare it all too.
Wow @Irshgrl31201, I hadn't read that about neti pots . . . yikes! I bought one many years ago, tried it once, felt like I was being waterboarded and that was it for me. I've watched endless video on YouTube with folks demonstrating it successfully but it just was a no for me personally.

Hope you enjoy your weekend my friend! . . .

Hey @momtochloe it does give you that feeling. It is good to see you, hope you have a great weekend too!