cold remedies

[MerlinsBeard]

I know there is no cure but does anyone know of anything spectacular that i can take to wease my cold?

its a real stinker and my eyes r streaming as well as my nose, i can't stop sneezing and my head os banging. I can't ake ibuporfen or aspirin but have been having paracetamol and Vit c and echinacea.

I dont care if they are psychologocal i feel like cr*p!! and its my birthday

[Blandmum]

No medical reason for it to work but a hot toddy can make youfeel better, even if it doesn't make the cold go away. Hot water, honey, lemon juice and a slug of whisky! It will help you to sleep if nothing else!

[Donk]

I discovered the new version of Otrivine - its a nasal spray, and used twice a day it really helped to reduce the inflammation and discomfort in my sinuses and to dry up the running tap effect of my nose - a particularly virulent cold.
I also find zinc gluconate lozenges useful - Tesco sell their own brand if you can cope with the luminous red colour!

[marne]

Beachams cold and flu tablets are good, always work for me.

[foxinsocks]

happy birthday!

[Mercy]

Happy birthday - poor you! If you are desparate an anti histamine can sometimes work - dries up nose and eyes. Or a Brazilian (?) product called guarana - well it did with me - can get it at good health food shops. Made me feel a bit 'high' though.