Virus in pregnancy...

Tracie87 · May 29th, 2011, 07:58 AM

Has anyone ever caught a virus or had a really bad cough and cold in pregnancy?

I feel awful, Iv got a hacking cough a weird feeling throat, i feel poorly. Its making my morning sickness horrendus..

Can anyone help or advise me on something i could drink or try to help?

Strobelight89 · May 29th, 2011, 08:49 AM

Hiya. When I was 8 weeks preggo back in February, I also had a terrible cold/flu virus. Felt like I was actually dying sometimes. I wouldn't worry too much about it affecting your LO. Mine is now almost 24 weeks & healthy as ever.

As for you, don't let yourself get too dehydrated (it'll just make u feel worse, TRUST ME. lol). & try some natural remedies to ease your stuffiness/sore throat (ie: Try making a Hot Honey & Lemon drink, I wouldn't use any of the medicinal ones like Lemsips etc, just to be on safe side. But homemade should be harmless). Also, if you have a temperature my doctor suggested taking normal Paracetamol as it is also quite harmless to fetus. Although I didn't take any, I was just too paranoid. I just rode it out & drank plenty of fluids.

Good Luck & Hope ur feeling better soon. xx

MillieJoan · May 29th, 2011, 08:52 AM

I'm in the same boat, though I'm lucky enough not to have morning sickness (at least not yet!). I've had a fever and sore throat and all-over aches for the last few days. I finally broke down and took Tylenol last night; I was told it was safe during pregnancy, though I'm nervous about taking any medications at all. For the sore throat, I've been drinking caffeine-free tea with honey, and that's helped a little.

I hope you feel better soon!

Strobelight89 · May 29th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Oh, also if your not 100% sure about something. Just phone NHS 24. They will clear up any doubts you have about taking anything & it's all professional advice. Hope this helps.

xx

mummylove · May 29th, 2011, 08:57 AM

I had a really bad cough when I was pregnant with my daughter

Tracie87 · May 29th, 2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Strobelight89

Oh, also if your not 100% sure about something. Just phone NHS 24. They will clear up any doubts you have about taking anything & it's all professional advice. Hope this helps.

xx

Thankyou... its hard to no what to take and what to avoid... im hoping a warm bath a cup of tea and some dinner will settle me and i can then have a good sleep

Clover Jane · May 29th, 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracie87

Has anyone ever caught a virus or had a really bad cough and cold in pregnancy?

I feel awful, Iv got a hacking cough a weird feeling throat, i feel poorly. Its making my morning sickness horrendus..

Can anyone help or advise me on something i could drink or try to help?

Not with this pregnancy yet, but with my other two, yes, i was ill several times.
I don't think it hurts the baby. Just stay hydrated.

Best of luck!

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Strobelight89 Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Inverclyde, Scotland Posts: 7	Hiya. When I was 8 weeks preggo back in February, I also had a terrible cold/flu virus. Felt like I was actually dying sometimes. I wouldn't worry too much about it affecting your LO. Mine is now almost 24 weeks & healthy as ever. As for you, don't let yourself get too dehydrated (it'll just make u feel worse, TRUST ME. lol). & try some natural remedies to ease your stuffiness/sore throat (ie: Try making a Hot Honey & Lemon drink, I wouldn't use any of the medicinal ones like Lemsips etc, just to be on safe side. But homemade should be harmless). Also, if you have a temperature my doctor suggested taking normal Paracetamol as it is also quite harmless to fetus. Although I didn't take any, I was just too paranoid. I just rode it out & drank plenty of fluids. Good Luck & Hope ur feeling better soon. xx

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MillieJoan Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 664	I'm in the same boat, though I'm lucky enough not to have morning sickness (at least not yet!). I've had a fever and sore throat and all-over aches for the last few days. I finally broke down and took Tylenol last night; I was told it was safe during pregnancy, though I'm nervous about taking any medications at all. For the sore throat, I've been drinking caffeine-free tea with honey, and that's helped a little. I hope you feel better soon!

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Strobelight89 Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Inverclyde, Scotland Posts: 7	Oh, also if your not 100% sure about something. Just phone NHS 24. They will clear up any doubts you have about taking anything & it's all professional advice. Hope this helps. xx

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mummylove Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hambleton, Blackpool Posts: 7,899	I had a really bad cough when I was pregnant with my daughter

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