Colds during pregnancy

[loved2830]

Hey ladies,

Having a 2yr old who is a walking petri dish and being pregnant isnt rhe greatest.

I have horrible head pressure and ear pressure. Mucus is green and nose is stuffy.

I've been using my flonase but not really helping. I've read mix things about sudafed and I am not really one to take meds and didn't at all with DD.

Any suggestions for relief from this cold?

 

[Jamiesmummy22]

I have had a bad cold already with this pregnancy and limited to what you can take for it. I found using vicks really helped and it’s safe to take that during pregnancy. Hope your feeling better soon x

 

[loved2830]

Thanks will be using some vicks tonight!

 

[MissMarpleFan]

If you have a Thai delivery place nearby, try ordering some Tom Yum soup. It's spicy and limey and will open your sinuses right up!

 

[Chezzer]

I find honey lemon juice bit of sugar and hot water is good and lots of fresh oj

 

[babyoneill]

Paracetamol and drinking plenty.. steam with a towel over your head with vicks..
Get well soon

 

[babyvaughan]

I have had the same going on. I went to the doctor and she said it was a bacterial sinus infection, she could see the pressure in my ear. She prescribed me an antibiotic. It helped a lot!

 

[loved2830]

I have had the same going on. I went to the doctor and she said it was a bacterial sinus infection, she could see the pressure in my ear. She prescribed me an antibiotic. It helped a lot!

I ended up taking Sudafed today. The pain was so bad all I could do is cry. I can tell it dried up some fluid but still feel pressure. Now my eyes are closed shut in the morning with guck too. I scheduled an appt with my PCP for tomorrow. Hoping and praying for relief

 

[love.peace]

I've just recovered from a cold. I upped my vitamin c by eating lots and lots of fruit. Cut out refined sugar. Used magnesium oil and vitamin d. Drank a lot of filtered water and rested.
I won't take medication. My brother bought round some cold capsules. They contains sucrose and aspartame. No thanks!
I hope you feel better soon xx

 

[loved2830]

Well verdict in, I have an ear infection! Never had one as an adult but I dont wish this on anyone! Cried all evening yesterday the pain was so bad.

I am not one to take meds and dont want to now but hopefully within a week this is gone after the medication.

 

[love.peace]

Make sure you take probiotics love. Raw garlic is good for infections. Also increase your vitamin c. Feel better soon ❤