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And arms. And throat. And nose.Yes, it’s attack of the killer cold from Michigan. Sore throat, coughing, congestion, runny nose, the works.
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Getting sick was not part of The Plan. And while I’m grateful that I’m getting sick this week, and not next week, it took Mr. Dahlia over a week to get over his cold, and I’m getting married in, oh, 11 days. And there is still quite a bit to do.
So. What is your best, fast working cold remedy?
ZICAM!!! It will cut your cold time and severity in half in my experience it really has worked.
Definitely lots of fluids, keep your throat happy (that’s the thing that does me in the most with colds), tea with honey. Use the really soft tissues so you don’t scrape your nose raw.
I feel for you! I’m getting married the same day, and just hoping like crazy that I stay healthy for the next week and a half!!!
I always use COMTREX Day/Night pills for any cold or cough. It works wonders. If not, I resort to Claritan-D, which isn’t just for allergies… good for colds too. Drink lots of fluids!
Emergen-C - two or three per day - and Alka Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula for nighttime - helps you sleep like a log, which helps you recover faster!
AND I’m sure you’re doing this, but drink lots and lots of water!
I second ZICAM!
When that horrible flu went around earlier this year, this was a HUGE help. Get the swabs, and use them every 4 hours like its your job.
Fresh Ginger Tea… it immediately makes you feel better. Just slice up some ginger, pour over hot water and squeeze a bunch of lemons in!
I third ZICAM! I use it every time I start to feel like I am getting a cold. You have to stay on it, but it does work.
Stock up on Emergen-C. You can get a box with individual sachets at any drug store. Its basically Vitamin C. But in my experience any time I am sorta maybe staring out with a cold - I take Emergen-C every 3 hours (~ approx 6-7 a day) and it really helps.
You could also try Airborne (also sold at any drug-store).
Good luck.
I alternate emergen-c with water and tea (one in my hand at all times when I’m not sleeping) and use the Zicam throat spray stuff, which is nasty but effective.
Definitely Zicam. And I eat honey by the spoonful. Not only does it make my throat feel better, but I swear there is some natural remedy in there that kills the bug, too. It’s truly a life saver.
Kold Kare - they sell it at GNC and other vitamin/herb places. It reduces me colds to 3 days max. And of course, lots of sleep.
I double up with Mucinex and Zicam, kills the cold in like 3 days! MY fiance loves ColdEeze also. I hope you are able to get rid of your cold soon!!
Zicam may help shorten the cold, but the best med for cold symptoms is Claritin-D or Zyrtec-D. It may make you feel a little jumpy like you’ve had too much caffeine, but it works. If you get a cough, Mucinex DM works pretty well and it is the best thing you can take without a prescription. I work in a doctor’s office and get a lot of colds, and this is what works best, in my experience.
Vitamin C, sleep, lots and lots and lots of water, hot lemon for a sore throat, and more sleep.
Nyquil at night and a zillion tissues around the house.
Here’s hoping you have a quick recovery!
Zicam never really worked for me… it may be more effective in the early stages. I third (fourth??) the endorsement for Claritin-D.
My sure-fire cold fighting thing is actually cold buster smoothies from Jamba Juice. Essentially a TON of vitamin C. One smoothie a day for two days and I’m in a much better place. EmergenC should also do the trick.
Ultimately, nothing beats sleep and soft tissues. Best of luck!
Aleve Cold and Sinus is THE wonder drug for any kind of cold - clears up symptoms within hours.
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Ms. Dahlia, Detroit/Cleveland Age and Occupation: 24, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, IT System Administrator Engagement Date: December 31, 2006 Wedding Date: May 2008 Blogging Since: September 19, 2007 Venue: United Methodist Cathedral & historic downtown hotel in Cleveland About Me: I enjoy cooking, dancing and swimming. I am a geek and apply game theory to my everyday life. Winter is my favorite time of year, especially when spent curled up with good coffee and a book by Madeleine L'Engle.
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