i feel sick
i have a sore throat and a runny nose
i think i am coming down w/ a cold can u tell me sum good remedies or sumthing?
2007-03-07 11:31:19 · 10 answers · asked by short stuff 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
vitamin C will do you no good if you're already sick. vitamin C is good if you feel like you're about to get sick and it will help strengthen your immune system, but if you've already got the snifflles and sore throat, then you're eft with the vitamin C.
keep cold-eeze lozenges near you. in my opinion, they are the best tasting lozenges ever. drink lots of fluids, and SLEEP!! take advantage of the days off school/work you're going to get.
2007-03-07 11:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although I'm normally leery of homeopathic remedies, from my experience Zicam is effect in preventing or shortening colds. Zinc lozenges can also help prevent a bad cold.
Take some ibuprofen or tylenol, drink some orange juice or another juice with vitamin C, gargle with warm salt water (1/4 tsp salt in a cup of warm water), bundle up so you stay warm, go to bed early.
2007-03-07 11:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your throat, gargle with tepid water with a bit of salt in it. That can help. Or honey and lemon will help too.
Runny nose, blow your nose as often as you can (I know, yuck!) however, it will help get that junk ot of your system quicker. Maybe a warm shower, or hot shower water while you stand in the bathroom, (door closed) to let the steam help. Tylenol, will help for any headache, etc. And, please, drink lots of fluids, especially water-it keeps you well hydrated, to help give you a bit of energy, and if you are on no other meds (blood pressure) etc., you could talk with your local pharmacist as to what med would help you with your symptoms. I hope you feel better soon. Take care.
2007-03-07 11:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with KP taking a nice hot bath & my personal favorite are my penguin flannel jammies. Gargel with salt water. Put some vics on your throat, take motrin and jump in bed.
2007-03-07 11:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleep, fluids, rest, tylenol, and a decongestant if your head feels stuffy. Sorry but there's really nothing to do. Once you've got it, you've just got to ride it out. But at least colds aren't too bad. Hope you feel better soon!
2007-03-07 11:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by dancerhelen2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat raw garlic. chop it fine or crush it and add it too your dinner. its nice on toast with sliced tomato or chop cloves into swallowable pieces and have after your meals with water. eat 2-4 cloves a day until a couple of days after feeling better.
2007-03-07 11:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some honey on that throat, Honey. Hope you are better in the AM!
2007-03-07 11:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Beau D. Satva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use zicam:cold remedy found in eckert medecin places etc... and a lot of vitamins especially viatim C
2007-03-07 11:35:09 · answer #8 · answered by skims!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleep a lot. drink tea. take a bath
2007-03-07 11:34:25 · answer #9 · answered by kp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of fluids and rest.
2007-03-07 11:34:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋