Anyone got cold remedy tips?

[Jo_banana]

...but I'm stuffed up with a horrible head cold.

Am I limited to a steamy bowl of water and a towel? I am wary of using essential oils - things like Olbas oil/vic. Are those okay? Paracetomol never did agree with me as it makes me feel a bit ick. I normally take nurofen but can't now.

*sniff*

Ta.

J x

 

[ayh78]

I had this a couple of weeks again. The triage nurse at the docs said I could have paracetamol and that was it. She said no to olbas oil
I hate the steam/towel method - I never feel like I'm doing it correctly!
Sorry I can't be any more help - have plenty of water and rest.
Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Martine31]

I have been totally ill with a bad cold since last thurs. I spoke to pharmacist and they suggested menthol crystals in boling water and inhaled. That has been ok but the resulst are fairly short lived, I think you can also use vic,

I hate paracetemol however its the only thing that got me out to work at the weekend. Get well soon! X

 

[Lucy_lu_84]

I have it at the moment!
I drink hot water, honey and lemon ... makes me feel a little better, and helps a sore throat if you have one

 

[Jo_banana]

Thanks guys. Seems I am not alone then with this blimmin cold!

I'm going to make myself some honey and lemon right now as I have both in the kitchen. I will try to drink more water. Not a great water drinker, but you've got to do what you've got to do! Plus I'm heading to the chemist in the morning to get some Vic vaporub as that does seem okay (though Olbas oil doesn't).

Long steamy bath tonight too I think. Not so bad!

 

[Newt4]

I have a cold too. Im drinking lots of tea and keeping warm. Hope everyone gets better!