cold coming what can I do

[bagpussmice]

feeling grotty and miserable.... snotty, sneezing, hot and cold... eyes heavy. been drinking lemon and ginger tea, taken lots of vitamin C, what else can I do to try and feel better?

[Skyler]

Try LOADS of Echinacea or garlic capsules.

[hunkermunker]

Try taking Gelsemium - homeopathic remedy. You can get it from Boots, I think (or other chemists).

[expatinscotland]

Have you tried that new Vick's 'First Defense' stuff?

[puff]

vitamin c plus zinc and echinacea.

[JoolsToo]

no cure for the common cold - ride it out!

stay snug as a bug and get dp to look after you - tlc - best remedy

[Earlybird]

I was at the doctor this morning with dd, who's been under the weather for the past two weeks. I also asked the doctor what I should take, as I've been teetering on the edge of catching what dd's got. He advised Day Nurse, vitamin C, lots of fluids, and for what it's worth, said that a recent study showed echinacea was worthless as a cold prevention solution.

[MeAndMyBoy]

My MIL swears by Vit C - 1 high dose tab every couple of hours for the first day of feeling that itchy feeling in the back of your throat. Worked for me and I get everything going!!

Also wash you hands lots and try not to rub your eyes after blowing your nose - the easiest way to get a bug in your system is through your eyes.

Take care
Hx

[puff]

My pharmacist said that echinacea won't prevent a cold but can help you to recover more quickly.