Cold

[2sp_]

I have a stinking cold.

I know that I just have to ride it out, and that there is no cure for the common cold, but is there really anything that I can take to make me feel just a little bit more human?

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

lemsip max strength capsules

[Psybbo]

Hot whisk(e)y? With lemon of course :-)

[sherrardk]

Thing 1 has got a stinking cold, temperature and sore nose - the more she cries the worse her nose is getting (she's even cried when I suggested staying home from school tomorrow). She's in bed watching a Barbie DVD. Hope you feel better soon.

[2sp_]

I'll try the lemsip capsules, thanks Mojo.

Ahh, a hot toddy would go down a treat! Don't really drink much, but as it's good for my health I'll give it a go sibs!

Feel like such a wimp whining about a blooming cold!

[Tilly2]

What, sibs said ^ but with honey as well..

[2sp_]

Poor Thing 1, sher! I hope she gets better soon, might try a Barbie DVD myself.

[Psybbo]

A cold always makes me feel really miserable, I hope it eases soon. In the meantime you need something to ease the discomfort xx

[woofgang]

any drink that is hot, steamy and fumey will help to clear your tubes out, a but of sharpness with help with a sore throat and paracetamol to ease the aches and pains.

[2sp_]

Thank you all for your answers and sympathy.

Although I had expected at least one ABer to tell me to pull myself together, it's only a cold!

xx

[Psybbo]

Sqad must have dropped off 2sp

[2sp_]

lol sibs!

He was actually who I had in mind, but maybe I'm on his hit list!

[Maydup]

Lemsip max for daytime, it works a treat; but beware of the caffeine content before bed. Take lemsip powder in hot water at night.

Also do drink lots and lots of fluid as it flushes it out.

[Fanriffic]

I had a heavy cold last month which refused to go away even after 3 weeks of constant remedies.
I was told to try 'Night Nurse' green syrup before bed. It went away after 3 days once I started taking it. I now call it Miracle Juice.
Definitely worth a go but read the label before taking it as it's not suitable for everyone.
Get well soon and drink plenty of water.

[boxtops]

We swear by Beechams All in One - it's wonderful stuff, we always keep a bottle in the medicine chest.

[2sp_]

Lots of things to look for in the chemists!

Thanks everyone, I promise not to pass the germs on!

[excelsior-1]

good evening 2sp_

i can only agree with the others, with regard to taking remedies
however, i did once wrap up in lots of blankets and sweat it out aswell

hope you get well soon

[pugthedog]

try boiled lemonade and paracetomol

[douglas9401]

Pull yourself together, it's only a cold. :-)

Lemsip Max Strength with decongestant gives a couple of hours relief then bang in the ibuprofen for the next two.
Plenty of fluids, water, orange juice, single malt........
Repeat that for the duration

[ChillDoubt]

Lemsip sachet, generous dash of lemon juice and a dollop of honey in a half pint glass with boiling water.

[anneasquith]

paracetamol, hot drinks. stay warm. if possible get your bed linen changed ( nice fresh bed ) makes you feel better. stay away from others. if possible.