Head colds and what to do with them!

fi1979 · 2009-11-12 13:26:02

Just encountered my first headcold since I've been pregnant. It came down really quickly. Just wondered what remedies people recommend, considering the limited drugs etc available. I've a big night out tonight, and don't want to feel miserable for it, and can't miss it.

12-11-2009 02:26PM

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fi1979

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Just encountered my first headcold since I've been pregnant. It came down really quickly. Just wondered what remedies people recommend, considering the limited drugs etc available.
I've a big night out tonight, and don't want to feel miserable for it, and can't miss it.

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#2 12-11-2009 03:04PM

crazy cat lady

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Paracetamol is about all you can really take. I have a terrible chest infection with a head cold at the minute and paracetamol seems to be working ok.

I shouldn't bother with lemsips, theres only half the paracetamol in most of them and the other ingredient is usually vitamin c.

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#3 12-11-2009 05:33PM

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If you're all blocked something like olbas oil on a tissue is about it unfortunately. Although if it's really bad a sinus rinse can be great - neilmed do one and it rinses everything out.

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