This morning I woke up feeling nauseous, achy, and I had a head ache. I also have the chills and my throat is killing me. Is there ANYTHING I can do before I take a 6 hour road trip tomorrow for thanksgiving? Thanks, guys.
2007-11-21 08:06:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Basically, treat your symptoms. Take Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) for aches and chills. Do you have a fever ?? you mentioned that you have the chills, which can be caused from a fever.Plus, you have a sore throat. Many people don't realize that Tylenol can help this as well. If you are able to tolerate Ibuprofen ( Motrin/Advil) then take this but, be sure to take it with food as it may cause stomach upset. The Ibuprofen lasts longer as far as pain relief plus, it has an anti-inflammatory ingredient that is not in Tylenol. Ibuprofen will also help your headaches. If this is a viral illness, basically, all that you can do, is to treat the symptoms. Let it run its' course. If your symptoms persist ( over one week) or worsen, call your Doc. Rest and keep yourself well-hydrated ( fluids). I hope that this helped and that you feel better soon.
Ruth
2007-11-21 08:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no cure, but you can alleviate the symptoms - paracetomol will bring down a temperature and ease aches, lots of water, or hot drinks with lemon juice will help clear the bunged up feeling, echinacea is supposed to help but you really need to take this before a cold. vitamin c with zinc will help your body fight the cold. you can get over the counter remedies to ease congestion. you really need a hot bath followed by a day in bed with a good book. have a good thanksgiving!
2007-11-21 16:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, there is no remedy for the common cold. Zinc, vitamin C, echinacea and "Airborne" do nothing. The only thing you can do is get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
2007-11-21 16:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well rest all day do yoga and go take a hot bath and anything more relaxing and take pills but its a cold you have im so sorry about how you feel but there's a sickness going around of that and i think you have it. Bye Bye!
2007-11-21 16:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first and foremost thing is stop drinking anything that is cold. For water if you can, warm it a bit before drinking.
Secondly, always keep your feet covered with socks.
Thirdly keep alot of fruits, specially oranges.
2007-11-21 16:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Something that always has helped me control my symptoms with a cold is airborne. Another thing is if that doesn't help just take some suddafed severe cold.
2007-11-21 16:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by angelicbridget 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could try beechams powders - an uncle used to use these on the onset of a cold and rarely came down with a full blown cold good luck
2007-11-21 16:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by tkf57 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could Kill yourself , that would prevent any future ailments , but I recommend a long trip round the globe , during which you Will be less self absorbed and grate full for the days gifts
2007-11-21 16:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All you can do is try to minimize the symptoms...still is no cure for the common cold other then letting it run its course.
2007-11-21 16:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by wrathofkahn03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep! And get some fluids and antioxidants. You will still feel bad, but your body must respond.
2007-11-21 16:09:59 · answer #10 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋