Cold Remedies - HELP!

09-18-2009, 09:22 AM

Discuss!!

GD I feel like chit!

HK3- · 09-18-2009, 09:26 AM

Al, I'm recovering from a week long head cold and it has sucked big time! No cigars for a week is killing me!

I recommend Musinex (spelling may be off) and Theraflu along with some nasal spray in the evenings to prevent a dried out throat from not being able to breath through your nose while sleeping.

aich75013 · 09-18-2009, 09:27 AM

Zicam worked ok for me last time.

Normally I drink a gallon of OJ for the Vitamin C.

NCRadioMan · 09-18-2009, 09:29 AM

Time or downing a quart of homemade white liquor.

DonniePaul · 09-18-2009, 09:36 AM

I usually start taking Emergen-C as soon as symptoms start. Buy a box and I will take 3 a day till the cold is gone. It always helps me.

You can find the stuff at the grocery or drug store usually.
http://www.emergenc.com/

Hope you feel better Al!

NCRadioMan · 09-18-2009, 09:40 AM

For the record, none of these suggested "remedies" has be proven to work. The placebo effect can be very strong though.

09-18-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

For the record, none of these suggested "remedies" has be proven to work. The placebo effect can be very strong though.

So you just ride it out?

Damn!

massphatness · 09-18-2009, 09:43 AM

If you have a fever, go to the doctor to make sure you don't have H1N1.

NCRadioMan · 09-18-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

So you just ride it out?

Damn!

Yep. I have found that it will last longer if I take anything. But that's just me.

LeoM · 09-18-2009, 09:34 AM

I do MucinexD and Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (nasal gel). Last time I had a cold for 3-4 days, started taking these and felt better later that day, and almost human the day after.

Col. Kurtz · 09-18-2009, 09:53 AM

Apply scotch. Alcohol kills bacteria. Proven fact.

It may not make you feel better, but you won't care.

dunng · 09-18-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Apply scotch. Alcohol kills bacteria. Proven fact.

It may not make you feel better, but you won't care.

We have a winner!

09-18-2009, 09:55 AM

I like Mucinex DM and Afrin like mentioned above. Sometimes some Tussin in there for good measure.

G G · 09-18-2009, 10:00 AM

Not much help here, cause I have a bad habit of never taking anything for what ails me. Even rarely take anything for headaches. Don't know why just don't.

kelmac07 · 09-18-2009, 10:22 AM

Start chugging the orange juice!!!

Ashcan Bill · 09-18-2009, 10:48 AM

Vitamin C seems to help speed up the recovery a little, and at any rate won't hurt. Just my experience.

As far as relief from the symptoms, the only thing I've found that works for me is DayQuil and NyQuil in the gel caps.

Regardless, drink liquids so you don't get dehydrated.

Hang in there.

OLS · 09-18-2009, 10:57 AM

Go to the store and get a gallon or two of orange juice. This handles the vitamin C and the liquids.
Other than that, you do TWO things. Do not go to work. Spend ALL DAY AND NIGHT in one of two places.
BED or a HOT BATH.
Don't watch TV, don't eat, don't smoke cigarettes. It is OK to take a decongestant. Also, if you want less
chills and aches, WHEEZE up your pleghm and do not cough it up til it comes almost up. Wheezing clears as
good as a cough and does not hurt. Plus it is fun. Unless someone has to hear you. But you pay for those
coughs and all the snot you swallow. The swallowing is where the sore throat comes from.

Not totally disguested yet. Google up some crime scene photos.

MedicCook · 09-18-2009, 11:35 AM

OJ & water.

Volt · 09-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Hope you get to feeling better. I live with colds and flus as I move from school to school through out the year. Nothing but damn germ factories. Other than treating symptoms, last year I tried the Zicam nasal gel. Worked quite well for me for 2 different sessions. The colds were not as long or irritating.

On the other hand they had to pull it last year as it could make you go deaf or blind (I forget which). So when I use it up this year nit sure wjat I'll use.

Pfft to all you peeps with germy little ankle biters.

Blueface · 09-18-2009, 12:03 PM

Al,
This may sound like an old wive's tail but I assure you, when my wife and I have a bad cold, this does seem to help shake it faster.

Get a bunch of limes and squeeze them into a little pot.
Heat the crap out of it until it nearly starts boiling. Add honey.

Hold your nose and drink it as hot as you can. Take a couple of aspirin or cold medicine with it.
After you drink it, jump in bed and sweat your butt off.
Crap works. You will feel better.

09-18-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Cold Remedies - HELP! Discuss!! GD I feel like chit!

09-18-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Al, I'm recovering from a week long head cold and it has sucked big time! No cigars for a week is killing me! I recommend Musinex (spelling may be off) and Theraflu along with some nasal spray in the evenings to prevent a dried out throat from not being able to breath through your nose while sleeping.

09-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Zicam worked ok for me last time. Normally I drink a gallon of OJ for the Vitamin C.

09-18-2009, 09:29 AM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Time or downing a quart of homemade white liquor. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

09-18-2009, 09:36 AM	#5
DonniePaul It's Cigar O' Clock! Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Don Location: North Haven CT Posts: 253 Trading: (4)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! I usually start taking Emergen-C as soon as symptoms start. Buy a box and I will take 3 a day till the cold is gone. It always helps me. You can find the stuff at the grocery or drug store usually. http://www.emergenc.com/ Hope you feel better Al! __________________ You don't make salad with a chainsaw

09-18-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! For the record, none of these suggested "remedies" has be proven to work. The placebo effect can be very strong though. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

09-18-2009, 09:43 AM	#8
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! If you have a fever, go to the doctor to make sure you don't have H1N1. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

09-18-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
LeoM "Say what again!" Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Leo Location: Passed out under an Agave Posts: 690 Trading: (87)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! I do MucinexD and Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (nasal gel). Last time I had a cold for 3-4 days, started taking these and felt better later that day, and almost human the day after. __________________ Did you know Smurfs are only three apples tall?

09-18-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Apply scotch. Alcohol kills bacteria. Proven fact. It may not make you feel better, but you won't care. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

09-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! I like Mucinex DM and Afrin like mentioned above. Sometimes some Tussin in there for good measure.

09-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#14
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Not much help here, cause I have a bad habit of never taking anything for what ails me. Even rarely take anything for headaches. Don't know why just don't.

09-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Start chugging the orange juice!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-18-2009, 10:48 AM	#16
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Vitamin C seems to help speed up the recovery a little, and at any rate won't hurt. Just my experience. As far as relief from the symptoms, the only thing I've found that works for me is DayQuil and NyQuil in the gel caps. Regardless, drink liquids so you don't get dehydrated. Hang in there.

09-18-2009, 10:57 AM	#17
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Go to the store and get a gallon or two of orange juice. This handles the vitamin C and the liquids. Other than that, you do TWO things. Do not go to work. Spend ALL DAY AND NIGHT in one of two places. BED or a HOT BATH. Don't watch TV, don't eat, don't smoke cigarettes. It is OK to take a decongestant. Also, if you want less chills and aches, WHEEZE up your pleghm and do not cough it up til it comes almost up. Wheezing clears as good as a cough and does not hurt. Plus it is fun. Unless someone has to hear you. But you pay for those coughs and all the snot you swallow. The swallowing is where the sore throat comes from. Not totally disguested yet. Google up some crime scene photos.

09-18-2009, 11:35 AM	#18
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! OJ & water. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

09-18-2009, 11:50 AM	#19
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Hope you get to feeling better. I live with colds and flus as I move from school to school through out the year. Nothing but damn germ factories. Other than treating symptoms, last year I tried the Zicam nasal gel. Worked quite well for me for 2 different sessions. The colds were not as long or irritating. On the other hand they had to pull it last year as it could make you go deaf or blind (I forget which). So when I use it up this year nit sure wjat I'll use. Pfft to all you peeps with germy little ankle biters. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

09-18-2009, 12:03 PM	#20
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Cold Remedies - HELP! Al, This may sound like an old wive's tail but I assure you, when my wife and I have a bad cold, this does seem to help shake it faster. Get a bunch of limes and squeeze them into a little pot. Heat the crap out of it until it nearly starts boiling. Add honey. Hold your nose and drink it as hot as you can. Take a couple of aspirin or cold medicine with it. After you drink it, jump in bed and sweat your butt off. Crap works. You will feel better. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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