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Got a horrible cold - so miserable. Any suggestions?

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forevaworried · 25/09/2023 17:50

20 weeks pregnant with an absolute stinker of a cold! Nose blocked one minute, literally pouring with snot the next. Eyes tired and achey. Even my ears feel bunged up. Headache, and absolutely knackered. Pharmacist wouldn’t advise on any mediation so currently munching down the paracetamol every four hours which helps a tiny bit for an hour then i feel like crap again. Inhaling olbas covered tissues, smearing myself in Vicks and drinking hot honey and lemon. What does everyone else do? Sleep has been a nightmare for weeks now, waking up at 3/4am every day.

Also, does anyone feel like colds have gotten worse since Covid? I’ve had a handful of colds since I had it December 21 and they’ve all been so much more debilitating than Covid itself. Took a sick day at work today but planning on going in tomorrow as I started feeling ok earlier but now the paracetamol has worn off it’s hit me like a ton of bricks again. I usually soldier on with colds but the ones I’ve had since Covid have been bloody awful!

Appetite through the floor as well. Baby not moving as much (heartbeat checked today, all good it seems).

Just so miserable now I’ve felt awful since Saturday night, truly like I’ve been dug up!

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Gloopyhoop · 25/09/2023 20:14

Sorry to say but I think what you're doing is all you can do 😞 But I completely feel you, I'm 35 weeks now & I started with a cough & cold 2 days after I finished work for maternity leave 12 days ago and today was diagnosed with bronchitis. Just keep an eye on it all. Also try putting Vicks in hot water with a towel over your head. It helps for a little bit & it's almost like a facial.
Really hope you feel better soon, it's miserable! 💐🍫

forevaworried · 25/09/2023 21:35

@Gloopyhoop thanks, it feels like a worse than usual cold for sure. Thought I might be over the worst of it this afternoon and rung work to say I’d be in tomorrow but done a U turn and said not a chance. Just hit another brick wall about 7 tonight! I hope you’re feeling better soon! I’m only on day 3 and feel like I can’t cope any longer so God knows how you’re coping! X

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laulau2024 · 28/04/2024 16:08

Hello! I’m hoping you’ll see this. I have a horrendous virus at the moment. Have used olbas oil with some steam and a few drops on my top. Now I’m reading that it’s not recommended in pregnancy! Did you have any issues after use? Xx

CancelledCheque · 29/04/2024 16:46

You are doing all the right things. A nice steamy hot shower can help clear things a bit as well. I’ve also tried sinus pressure before to help clear a blocked nose temporarily: my husband is sceptical but it’s simple and worth a try. Here is a video showing what has worked for me before.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lmKUO93inDg

Fast Relief Self-Healing Point for Sinus Congestion, Stuffy Nose, Headaches - Dr Mandell

This acupressure point is a very effective point to help the body stimulate the natural healing process. It is most effective for sinus congestion, stuffy n...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lmKUO93inDg

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