medicine what can u take ?

[lilmamma]

My dd is 33 weeks and absolutely full of cold,she has a sore throat,losing her voice,going hot,headache and general aches and pains,i have given her 2 paracetamol and hot blackcurrant to drink..

Does anyone know any other non medicine drinks or anything,that made you feel a bit more comfortable,she is only 17 and this is her first baby,Thanks.

I was at the dr last week and asked the dr what if any medicine i can take for a cold. she said paracetamol only.

Thanks,think i will try the lemon drink..

lilmamma the symptoms your DD has are exactly the same as mine. I've had practically no voice for 3 days now. Agree with the honey & lemon (I used half a lemon for each mug and a desert spoon of honey). I went to the pharmacy yesterday, they said I can't have anything other than paracetamol not even throat lozenges or Vicks Rub. The one thing she said was to use Karvol/Olbas Oil (a few drops into a bowl of boiling water left in a bowl). I have been doing this at night to help. I hope your DD feels much better soon.