I have a terrible cold at the moment. I have a slightly sore throat, stuffy yet runny nose, temperature, achy joints, sensitivity to hot and cold.. Also I have a rash on my face, neck and shoulders, and also on my wrists.
Anyone else suffer the same.. Any ideas what to take?
2006-11-20 11:57:12 · 15 answers · asked by fleximaster_uk_2002 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Lemsip - it's great.
2006-11-20 19:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by jinz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can clear up that sore throat faster if you take a little sip of antiseptic mouthwash from time to time. Just a little sip. Like half a teaspoon full. What that does when you swallow it is to instantly kill all the additional bacteria in your lower throat that gargling or rinsing just can't reach, and thereby speeds up the healing time so you get better quicker. Little sips - maybe one like every four hours. It doesn't take much because it kills all that deeper bacteria instantly. Hot tea with very little honey in it and no milk, of course, will help you flush everything through quicker, too. I hope you get better before Friday. Take good care now. Sent to you with a load or blast of positive energies to help you get well quicker from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.SA. (I am 63 years old, and I know what you feel like, and I am very sorry you feel punk right now.)
2006-11-20 13:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aaaw hun...I know how you feel!!
I take 1000mg of Vitamin C twice a day (as a preventative), but start taking it now as your body loses it very quickly...
Honey and lemon....(YUK)hehe but it's so good for you. Try manuka honey with half squeezed lemon and chuck in the rind and pour boiled water in a glass, stir and drink....it will make you feel better....not sure why!!!!!
I always take Sudofed (cold and flu).....it makes you feel human;)
The best fruit to eat - KIWIS (they contain more vit C than strawberries and oranges put together)!
Make soup - just chuck a load of veg in saucepan (spinach is good) and try and chuck in a load of lentils and beans, as many as possible (even if you don't like 'em), boil and add a couple of stock cubes.....you can blend or leave, either way you will be back on yer feet in no time!!;o}
As for the rash, it could be a way of your body trying to rid itself of the virus/germs in your body via the skin?!? Sorry! not too sure about that, but if it's not gone when the cold has....make an appointment with your doctor.
Wishing you well n back on yer feet:-] X
2006-11-20 12:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a rash you should see the doctor. In the mean time drink plenty of fluids, take the correct dose of paracetamol but if you do please don't take any Lem Sip or anything else that contains paracetamol as you can easily overdose, not a good idea. Have a warm bath and then wrap up in bed with a hot drink. Get plenty of rest.
2006-11-20 12:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by sladelover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grannies receipt
1. A large mug or dish
2. 2 or 3 oxo cubes
3. slices of bread - 1 or 2
4. Boiling water
Place ingredients it mug add water stir salt and pepper to taste eat and enjoy
Realy sweats the cold out
or if you like a drop of the hard stuff try whisky with hot milk
2006-11-20 12:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by hockey sticks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin, caffeine and vitamin C.
Easiest way - Beechams Powders
Cheapest way - aspirin, pro-plus (or strong coffee I suppose) and an orange.
Aspirin & caffeine will help you cope with the symptoms and vitamin C will help get rid of the virus.
Did you know that when you have a cold the body actively dumps vitamin C and the virus inhibits its absorbtion?
Something tells me that the cold virus somehow KNOWS that vitamin C is bad for it!
2006-11-20 12:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boil ginger, cinamon, lemon, anis seeds, quarter of an apple in water and drink it as tea. sweeten it with honey hen soup does help clean nasal clog. Ginger seems to settle stomachs. dark vegetables inclusive of spinach are loaded with supplementations A and C. And salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, that have an anti inflammatory result. without situation, a nicely-nourished immune gadget is extra suitable able to steer clean of infections Vicks vapor rub wish I helped
2016-11-25 21:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by fahner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay indoors, keep warm, take cold & flu medication ( lemsips or beechams ) and drink plenty of fluids also you may wish to try fresh sliced lemons, boiled in half pint of water then add two teaspoons of honey. Hope you feel better soon !!
2006-11-20 12:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm i took some tylenol flu or tylenol cold and flu last year when i had something similar...it is a blue liquid....nice stuff. good decongestant and it helped me get some much needed rest. as for you sore throat.. try gargling with some tepid salt water. then drink some lemon and honey in hot water. it will make your throat feel good quickly. then just pop in a good movie..snuggle up with a blanket and relax
2006-11-20 12:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't even want to get into the story of the rash!!!
Colds germs are highly heat sensitive. Basically, anything that you can do to sweat it out will help.
2006-11-20 12:00:48 · answer #10 · answered by Mark B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no cure, OK.
I mix lemon juice, rum (any booze), 3 cloves and a little sugar in a steaming mug of hot water.
Drink it as hot as you can, without burning yourself.
Then go to bed and get some good sleep.
2006-11-20 12:16:14 · answer #11 · answered by Up your Maslow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋