Starting to come down with a cold?

Question

I feel like crap, someone who was sick came into work the past couple days and now I have a sore throat and a stuffy nose. :( I'm 31 weeks pregnant and I can't afford to call out from work, anyone have any tips on what I can do to help me? I know there's a lot of things that aren't safe/good to take...

Answer

I just finished getting over the flu which was terrible so I feel ya! My OB told me plain Tylenol was okay to take for pain/fever and cough drops were okay too. I drank a ton and I mean a ton of water to try and keep my body as hydrated as possible. Unfortunately there wasn't too much I was allowed to take- if you can't take work off I would rest as much as you can when not working, eat chicken soup, take the regular strength Tylenol and drink tons of water- honey lemon and hot water can be soothing too for your throat. Honestly if you are feeling awful - I would take the day to rest and sleep. I hope you feel better soon and all the best

Answer

My doctor just told me yesterday to use Afrin nasal spray in addition to Tylenol for headache.

Starting to come down with a cold?

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