Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant

Regina · 09-20-2007, 06:55 PM

I have a horrible sore throat and cold....Any tips on getting over it faster or dealing with it more comfortably....??????

Dana · 09-20-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Regina

I have a horrible sore throat and cold....Any tips on getting over it faster or dealing with it more comfortably....??????

If you have a fever make sure it is not Strep. Otherwise..... there isn't a whole lot you can do... fluids, fluids, fluids and REST. Something you probable don't get much of

I hope you feel better soon. If it persists see your doc

Kristie · 09-21-2007, 12:34 AM

ugh, i hear having a cold or any type of bug while pg is just horrible!!

I hope you feel better soon Regina!! a hot or cold compress on the forehead might help you relax and/or sleep too!!

jr_lenz · 09-21-2007, 05:09 PM

my mom use to make us garragle with hot salt water for sore throats. I still do it today. it helps.

Brenda · 09-21-2007, 08:18 PM

Ughh, I've had this "thing" the past few days. Trying to figure out if it is a cold or allergy. I've been doing Sudafed, and it has helped with the stuffiness, along with nasal spray and Tylenol for the aches.

Regina · 09-21-2007, 08:28 PM

Thanks for all the advice...you'd think by now, I would be tough enough to deal with it, but nope, I am just a big baby when it comes to getting the flu or especially a cold when I am pregnant. My head is stuffed up, and it always makes me feel liek I can't think straight. I had my family doctor prescribe something for me once, and then my ob flipped out saying that she couldn't believe it and called his office to let him know that you don't give pregnant patients that...I felt so bad for my family doctor.

Thanks again...my hubby is home, so I am at least trying to catch up on sleep, but it doesn't help waking up congested all night...

Dana · 09-22-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brenda

Ughh, I've had this "thing" the past few days. Trying to figure out if it is a cold or allergy. I've been doing Sudafed, and it has helped with the stuffiness, along with nasal spray and Tylenol for the aches.

Brenda, forgive me as I can't keep up with all you prego's.... If you are pregnant...have you talked with your doc about the sudafed and nasal spray?
We usually don't prescibe them to pg women. If you OB doc did then that is another story.... just checking

(saline nasal spray is ok)

Brenda · 09-22-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dana

Brenda, forgive me as I can't keep up with all you prego's.... If you are pregnant...have you talked with your doc about the sudafed and nasal spray?
We usually don't prescibe them to pg women. If you OB doc did then that is another story.... just checking

(saline nasal spray is ok)

Yes! Being is Southern Indiana, I'm dying over here with allergies. Same with the nasal spray for sinus. It was okayed by doctor. Thanks for checking!

Rebes · 09-22-2007, 08:33 PM

Have you tried Cold-EEze zinc lozenges? I take those when I feel a cold coming on and when have one, and I believe they help. It says on the box to check with your Dr. if pregnant, and I took some while pregnant. Feel better!

roz · 09-22-2007, 10:34 PM

Have you tried lemon balm tea? We had never heard of it until we went to a lecture at the flower show in March. It's a miracle! But it has been for thousands of years!

We're gonna grow it ourselves next spring--in a container, because I hear that, like mint, it would take over your garden if left to roam free!

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jr_lenz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 823 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant my mom use to make us garragle with hot salt water for sore throats. I still do it today. it helps. __________________ He wasn't sure he wanted a baby sister, but he loved her the moment he saw her.

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Brenda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EVV Posts: 1,186 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant Ughh, I've had this "thing" the past few days. Trying to figure out if it is a cold or allergy. I've been doing Sudafed, and it has helped with the stuffiness, along with nasal spray and Tylenol for the aches. __________________ - Brenda, wife to Eric, Capt for Shuttle America.

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Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 936 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant Thanks for all the advice...you'd think by now, I would be tough enough to deal with it, but nope, I am just a big baby when it comes to getting the flu or especially a cold when I am pregnant. My head is stuffed up, and it always makes me feel liek I can't think straight. I had my family doctor prescribe something for me once, and then my ob flipped out saying that she couldn't believe it and called his office to let him know that you don't give pregnant patients that...I felt so bad for my family doctor. Thanks again...my hubby is home, so I am at least trying to catch up on sleep, but it doesn't help waking up congested all night...

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Rebes Jetgirls Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 249 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant Have you tried Cold-EEze zinc lozenges? I take those when I feel a cold coming on and when have one, and I believe they help. It says on the box to check with your Dr. if pregnant, and I took some while pregnant. Feel better! __________________ Rebecca, Wife to Continental 757/767 FO (EWR)

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roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,189 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Tips on getting over a cold when pregnant Have you tried lemon balm tea? We had never heard of it until we went to a lecture at the flower show in March. It's a miracle! But it has been for thousands of years! We're gonna grow it ourselves next spring--in a container, because I hear that, like mint, it would take over your garden if left to roam free! __________________ Loving wife to a Bus Driver!

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