Is it okay to drink wine with a cold?

[amancalledove]

My daughter is at her dads this weekend, dropped her at school this morning and that is her till Monday. I have an awful cold, it started Wednesday night, it's not just a cold as I can get on with things then but an AWFUL cold. Blocked/runny nose, sore throat, sore head, sore eyes and achy bones all over. Also exhausted but for some reason can't sleep. No temp though.

I haven't eaten today, just no appetite at all but was thinking tonight I could go a couple glasses bottle of wine tonight and that should help me sleep as-well and relax a bit.

AIBU? I don't want to feel worse tomorrow but would like to think this is the peak of it🤞

No I managed to eat some saag aloo I had leftover from what I made last night. So I had some of that with pita bread.

Personally I would drink hot whiskeys. You will get a great night's sleep too

Wine is OK if that is what you want. A good, neat dram or two of whisky is far superior though. 😉

@shouldistop

*Was your Covid test negative? Personally I wouldn’t because alcohol affects your immune system.*

I must have missed where op said she had a continuous cough, temperature or change in taste / sense of smell.

Covid has a lot more symptoms than these, especially if you’re vaccinated just FYI. OP has listed many of them.

Hot toddy is essential for a cold.
My OH makes the meanest.
Large amount of whisky, honey, lemon hot water and cinnamon.
After two I have forgotten about my cold and feel warm and cosy.
Medicinal in my book.

Are you the PBP on the other thread OP?

@BiniorellaSun I realise that but last time I booked a test it asked you to confirm you had one of the main symptoms

Have you booked a covid test OP?

My DD has covid right now- same symptoms as you- no cough

Alcohol suppress the immune system which is probably not a good idea when you're fighting it off. Just wait till you fill better.

I very rarely get ill, and love alcohol

Bit of a waste of wine if you can't taste it, just go straight for the hot toddy.
Tip -- you can use brandy or rum instead if you don't have whisky.

It’s ok in that it’s unlikely to be dangerous.
But alcohol impairs the immune system, makes it harder to fight off a cold and will likely mean it lasts longer and you’ll feel worse. If that’s what you’re asking?

www.healthline.com/health-news/can-alcohol-hurt-your-immune-system-during-covid-19-outbreak#Drinking-impairs-immune-cells-in-key-organs

@hippidyhiphip

You'd be better off with a shot of night nurse. I think it contains some alcohol and it'll knock you out for 10 hours straight.

Yes especially if it's the bottle snd not the tablets.