I have a really really bad cold. What can I take. I have been upping my VitC, L-Lysine and I am taking Zicam. Is there anything else I can take?
Posted by opus2828 (Member # 15407) on :
Cold Calm - it is a homeopathic medicine but I've seen it at CVS. It works - just dose it as directed - takes about a day to really take effect.
Saline nasal spray
Breathing in steam
I like the Vicks nasal decongestant inhaler - it is not habit forming and helps clear up your nose.
Rest if you can!
Feel better.
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Peppermint oil on your temples. Be careful not to get it in your eye !
Neti pot - make sure its with purified water
Extra zinc, c and d
Chicken soup
Colds are supposed to be a good sign of your immune system doing its job.
Hang in there Tricia386 !
Posted by RC1 (Member # 31923) on :
Alka seltzer plus was always the one I used back before Lyme and I got colds. I haven't had one for 3 years.
Posted by Early1 (Member # 35556) on :
I'm towards the end of a really bad cold. I call it Lyme a al mode. At one point, a couple of days ago, it was so bad, my hair hurt. I've been staying home and sleeping a lot. I tried 3 different over-the-counter remedies to relive the congestion, sore throat, cough and achiness. My favorite was "NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief". I hear Zicam nasal spray will make you lose your sense of smell. I've been taking Zicam lozenges instead.
Posted by tricia386 (Member # 29623) on :
This is my second cold this month
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
i take elderberry in green tea asap as i get sx
i also take quaifenesin and sudafed to keep congestion away
the elderberry has helped for 2-3 yrs now...also eat light and get extra sleep in the beginning
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At one point, a couple of days ago, it was so bad, my hair hurt.