I'm poorly, any advice?

[MamaJo]

Firstly hello 2nd trimester! :wave:

I need some advice on what can help with this cold/flu I have. I'm prone to getting horrible n phlegmy and it makes me feel even more sick than I am already. My nose is blocked n snotty, my ears are blocked, I have backache, a headache and swollen throat. So far I've had some paracetamol to battle it, n my neice give me a back rub (bless her) and I've hot lemon cordial drink and a nap lol. I'm going to have a nice badedas bath soon too to see if that helps - any one have suggestions on things that might help me feel a little less grotty?
Thanks xx

 

[eclipse]

For the sinuses I find that the neti pots or neilmed sinus cleanser things are good. It is gross, feels nasty but the stuff you get out is worth it in a sick sick way That, vicks vaporub and hot tea/lemon stuff and tylenol. Hope you feel better soon

 

[Kittycat76]

Have you tried Olbas oil? I've always found it helps clear my nose/lungs - especially if you put it in a bowl of hot water, put a towel over yr head and inhale it. Really feel for you, I had flu a few weeks back and it knocked me out for a fortnight- it's rotten that the only thing we can take is paracetamol too! Hope you feel better soon x

 

[MamaJo]

Thanks ladies, I wanna try some Olbas oil but the only thing I have is the vicks which hasnt helped much yet but I am persisting with it
xx

 

[tas1]

I have a cold....im drinking honey and lemon hot drink (ive chopped a lemon up squeezed it in my cup then put it all in my cup and a tablespoon of honey then hot water) ive been told to put head over boiliing water and let the steam clear your nose but i havent got around to doing that!
Get better soon xx