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Question

for 3 days with a bad cold i not getting better my eyes are watering all the time and i just need some help to get better taken all cold stuff nothing works

Answer 1

There is not cure for cold, just gotta let it run it's course and treat the symptoms.

Main things needed are:
1. Paracetamol (to keep temperature down) every 4-6 hours, no more than 8 in 24 hours.

2. Ibuprofen (if you have taken before with no probs, and your not asthmatic) to help temperature again, but also an anti-inflammatory, so will help with some symptoms. Check doses on packet.

3. If congested - something like sudafed (dont drink alcohol with it) to dry up secretions and vicks vaporub or olbas oil.

4. If sore throat - honey and lemon in hot water, very soothing.

5. Get some vit c supplements, great to help get rid of cold faster.

6. Lots of rest and lots of fluids (not coffee or tea), especially water.

Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 2

If you have a temperature you need to see your doctor. If nothing is helping you feel better it could be more serious than the common cold. If you are not greatly improved by Monday, I would seek medical help.

With your symptoms you might have allergy problems. Even if you have never had allergies before, they can develop at any time. Try some allergy medicine, it won't hurt you. Make sure you are drinking LOTS of fluids. Your eyes watering sound more like allergies than a cold.

Answer 3

Unfortunately there is no cure for the common cold. Cold meds only give you temporary relief. Sorry, but you'll just have to ride it out or goo see a doctor. Maybe it's more than just a cold. Hope you feel better soon!

Answer 4

You poor thing! They say that a cold lasts a week with medication and 7 days without it. Actually, I find it's really helpful to put a teaspoonful of Vicks in a pan of very hot water - recently boiled - and then put a towel over your head to hold in the steam and breath it in. Really does wonders. Chase it with 1000 mg. of Vitamin C. Drink lots. Stay in bed. Read a good book.

Answer 5

First of all, you didn't say whether or not you have a fever. If you do, then you really should attend the Dr.'s office. Fever is a sign of infection.
3 days with a cold isn't long at all...unless you have a fever, give it a few more days, then if it doesn't seem to be going away, then by all means, go to the Dr.

Answer 6

Normally if it is just a cold you will feel much better after 48 hours, if you do all the usual stuff. If you are not getting over it your doctor will give you something to speed your recovery , get well soon !!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Not good, stay warm in bed and drink plenty of hot drinks, eat fruit and chicken soup, this helps your immunity, if you feel very hot and have a fever then see a doctor as you may have an infection and not just the cold.You should take about a week to recover, relax and enjoy the time off..

Answer 8

If your eyes are sensitive to light and your joints ache, or you have a rash that doesn't disappear under a glass then go to the doctor now. If not, you've probably just got horrid flu. Sudafed decongestant nasal spray is a godsend. Get well soon!

Answer 9

juice up some apple, carrot and ginger - great for you anyway but especially if you have a cold. Watch some old movies (black and white ones are best) and eat loads of chicken soup, drink hot drinks and let the housework go!

Answer 10

Hi i recently had all this too just before i went to spain.I went to see my gp as i get colds and a chest infection all in one.He prescribed me steriods,inhalers told me to take regular cough mixture,paracetamol,lemsip,fluid and it all helped i had my cold for about 1 wk i feel great now.Hope you feel better soon.