I spoke to my doc office and she said that there was not much I can do ... I have a sore throat, cough, stuff nose, etc. I feel like crap and can't sleep. Any suggestions on how to sleep better? Is there anything I can take to knock me out????
2007-03-08 09:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by ShanaJ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Very early in pregnancy?? I am 7 months and 3 days, does that matter?
2007-03-08 09:12:59 · update #1
You can safely take Tylenol products with a cold (Tylenol cold is GREAT I have used it before)...just make sure to only take the recommended dose. Dayquil and Nyquil, unfortunately, are a no-no during pregnancy.
I also got a NASTY cold and couldn't sleep...I finally went out and bought a humidifier and with that I was finally able to sleep (not perfect but a whole lot better than before!)
Drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated and take it easy. When I get sick I will literally sleep as much as I can...I try not to get out of bed. Your body heals when you sleep so try to get a lot of it (it's hard though when you feel awful and you're stuffed up). I take off work, nap all day, go to bed early, wake up late, nap more...and it gets rid of the cold much faster the more I sleep!
2007-03-08 09:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a humidifier, first. That will help you to loosen up with the breathing. Perhaps use some Vicks vapor rub (not a lot), and/or those BreathRite strips.
Drink lots of water and clear fluids (apple juice, etc.).
It won't help with the cold part, but you can take Tylenol PM if you're pregnant. It might knock you out, despite the cold.
2007-03-08 09:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy a vaporizer. And you should also rub vicks on your chest and under your nose. Ask someone to rub it on your back near your lungs as well. This should open up your airways and help you to breath better, which in turn will hopefully make you sleep better. Other than that, regular strength tylenol and prayer is all you can do!
2007-03-08 09:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, there's nothing. I too have a cold currently and it's the worst thing in the world! I feel like dieing! Anyway...try some hot tea before bed. I've also foudn that Vick's Vapo Rub has helped me out with breathing and whatnot. Good luck!
2007-03-08 09:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you could take Robotussin Not sure which one.. due to the fact that you are still very early in ur pregnancy... Teas, soups, lots of Vitamin C... and try to rest as much as you can... sorry you feel so crappy!
2007-03-08 09:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my doctor told me to take Robitussin dm, he actually gave me a paper with all the medicines you can take while pregnant, maybe you could ask your doc. for one.
get well soon.
2007-03-08 09:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your OB maybe He/She can prescribe something for you to take so that it doesnt affect you and the baby.
2007-03-08 09:11:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tylenol... meditating and prayer and a hot bath in vapor bath... *( you cna take a hot bath as long as your whole body isn't under water )*
2007-03-08 09:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by Carley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the hospital and tell them that you have been sick tell mrs.williams thats my mom she will give some medicine
2007-03-08 09:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋