I am 11 weeks pregnant and i am so ill with flu and what feels like a chest infection!!! did anyone else have anything like this when pregnant or does anyone know of anything i can take?, please help i have phoned my doctor to ask but the god damn NHS is that bad that they are too busy to speak to me!!! Answers from England only please don't want to find a miracle cure and it be in America!!!
2006-10-30 22:22:28 · 23 answers · asked by Sarah A 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hi there,
I sympathise with you, i had the flu & a chest infection two weeks ago & i am now 11 weeks also, i asked on here if i could take Lemsip etc for the flu symptoms as i felt like i was about to curl over & die. Unfortunatley the ONLY thing safe to take is Paracetomol, drink plenty of water & rest. I had to suffer with it for 2 weeks & am just getting over it. It's not nice but grin & bear it for the sake of your unborn child!!
Hope you feel better soon.
G XX
2006-10-31 00:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gemma 27.05.2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do have a chest infection, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics that are safe to take. Other than that, paracetamol based flu remedies are ok. Plenty of rest is also very important. You are probably feeling worse because you are so tired. Your body is undergoing a huge change and you need all the rest you can get. I bet 2/3 full days in bed will work wonders!!
Good luck
2006-10-31 01:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dingle-Dongle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada calling!.... don't take any medicines without your Dr's approval, although I'm sure you knew that.
For the 'flu symptoms - the following things helped me when I had flu during pregnancy: Ginger-ale (for nauseau) - dry saltine crackers or digestive biscuits.
For the chest congestion my doctor had me make a horrid sounding concoction of mashed garlic, and freshly grated/shredded ginger root. I had to simmer it then drink like a tea. The garlic lingers, but it did work for the chest congestion. (he insisted it be fresh garlic and ginger from the produce market, and not powdered versions from the spice aisle)
If you have a sore throat too: a couple of Tbsp of honey, same of lemon and boiled water (another tea-like drink)
I believe you should be able to get all these ingredients on your side of the "pond" .... if you have access to licorice tea - that also helps with stomach upsets and nausea, plus is quite soothing and naturally sweet.
Good luck - hope you feel better soon.
2006-10-30 22:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by bc_is_the_place_to_be 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you are going through and I know it just aint pretty all i was told to do was keep drinking fluid and take a pian killer if i was really bad but i didnt want to chance opain killers so i went with out and around three days later i was ok so plenty of water and juice and u should be fine and if that doesnt stay doen just keep goin with it cos it will make u feel better eventualy
2006-10-30 22:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by sm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going against your wishes cos I live in the States,but there really isn't any miracle cures.Just wanted to say I hope you feel better soon,drink plenty of fluids,rub some mentholatum ointment on your chest and wrap hot towels and lay em on your chest too.
2006-10-30 22:27:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dylan aka Dilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try phoning the nhs direct line on 0845 46 47,I've always found them helpful when I've had a problem. They also have an on-line site,the link below might help. Hope you feel better soon.x
2006-10-30 22:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by fairyb04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The worst week of my pregnancy was 12/13 weeks when i was ill. dr was useless but midwife recommended buttercup syrup for chest n cough & it worked wonders. Its available from chemists and is safe to take if you are NOT diabetic. i am now 36 weeks and full of energy.Look on the bright side. All the best.
2006-10-31 07:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by BLONDESHELL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in your shoes with my first pregnancy, but I also suffered from extreme sickness and dehydrated along with high temperature due to flu. I was put into hospital of two weeks on a drip and had antibiotics pumped into the drip. I sincerely think you should go to your GP as soon as possible. Good luck sweetheart.
2006-10-30 22:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by London Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get youself 2 the doctors 4 a check up or the local hospital.dont take chances with medication that u shudnt take.hope u feel better soon! just thought u cud ask a pharmacist
2006-10-30 22:34:24 · answer #9 · answered by monamena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olbas oil is always good for clearing your nose as an alternative to taking pills etc. Lavender is also meant to be good for all sorts of things. Keep drinking lots of water and make a honey and lemon drink with hot water. Sorry, I can't think of anything else xx
2006-10-30 22:31:19 · answer #10 · answered by Kandi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋