Nasty Cold!

[BigFish]

I have been battling a nasty cold the last few days and it has been getting the best of me...settling in my chest! Anyone else fighting the same thing??? Miserable!

On a good note...forget what the ground hog said....I get a cold every Fall.....and every Spring when the weather breaks......Spring is coming early as I usually do not get this until late march!

[HESH2]

had a 6week cold end of year.wed that 50 degree day went out fishing and felt great.that nite started feeling rotten and got head cold,runny nose whole program.son told me to try alka skeltzer cold tablets.starting to feel somewhat better today.can't wait till spring and better weather.

[redneck24]

im on week #4 it keeps switching from chest to head to throat, no fun i even have an ear infection.

[cheferson]

Just got over it. Had it for 10 days. Roommate and his gf have it now

[BigBo]

Running about six weeks in my household too. Go to the doc and get on some strong anti-biotics. Now!

[joe the plumber]

Bigbo,
Drink some brandy.I know it dosn't cure anything,but so much better than over counter cures.Going on antibiotics spells the end of brandy therapy.
I tried Zicam for the first time this year.I too allways get colds at the time of changing seasons.Maybe its just in my head but I swear the Zicam knocked prevented colds on 2 occasions since the first of the year.

[rivsie11]

Had it for three weeks around Christmas. Nearly passed out from coughing numerous times. Every time I thought I was getting better it came back.

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by joe the plumber

Bigbo,

I tried Zicam for the first time this year.Maybe its just in my head but I swear the Zicam knocked prevented colds on 2 occasions since the first of the year.

Joe, it's not in your head, that stuff works like magic.
I've used zinc lozenges for years with good success , but they get my stomach, so i switched to Zicam last year.
Trick is to use it as soon as you feel it coming on. Prevents it like you say.

Larry, try Mucinex or Mucinex D for your congestion. They are over the counter too.

[ProfessorM]

just getting over a cold but not a real bad one. Had a nice stint of puking mixed in too which did set me on my ass for a day or 2 . Got to luv variety. Hope you all feel better soon.

[Swimmer]

Wifey is on week # 4 with her version. Three doctor trips and one ER visit she seems to be shaking it. The cold that is.