My body hates me

[Sobek]

I have a cold. A really, really shitty cold. I know it ain't bad compared to things some others are dealing with, but I'm hating it right now.

I have Nasonex, Claritin, and Sudaphed (original recipe) in me, right now. My sinuses still hurt like a motherfucker.

Any advice?

[Kastil]

Get a gun and shot yourself.


But seriously.... have you tried a nice hot shower?

[seizure salad]

i have sinus issues frequently, i have found that simply saline, or the use of saline in a bulb syringe do wonders (warm h20 w/ lil bit baking soda and salt diluted in it). also steam steam steam. i am lucky enough to have parents with a steam bath, and my gram gave me a facial sauna. good luck:)

[Sobek]

But seriously.... have you tried a nice hot shower?

Unfortunately, I'm in the process of grouting it. Bath only. *sigh*

I'll try to find some steam.

[Ergeheilalt]

Unfortunately, I'm in the process of grouting it. Bath only. *sigh*

I'll try to find some steam.

Cup of water + coffee maker + towel - a poor man's steam facial setup.

[Ancalagon]

ha, I'm starting one right now... feeling blarg.

I'll probably have to call in sick tomorrow :(

[Pigs in Space]

I could use a day off.

COUGH ON ME!!

[doc]

Chicken Soup and a hot toddy, and would it hurt you to CALL me some time ??

- Doc as Jewish Mother

According to food historians chicken soup was prescribed as a cure for the common cold in Ancient Egypt. The 10th century Persian physician Avicenna referred to the curative powers of chicken soup in his writings. In the 12th century the Jewish sage Maimonides wrote that chicken soup “has virtue in rectifying corrupted humours”, and recommended it as nutrition for convalescents; Maimonides also particularly recommended chicken soup for people suffering from hemorrhoids and the early stages of leprosy. [1].

Modern research conducted by Dr. Stephen Rennard, professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine, and his colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha suggests that there might be some scientific basis for the belief in the curative powers of chicken soup. They found that the particular blend of nutrients and vitamins in traditional chicken soup can slow the activity of certain white blood cells. This may have an anti-inflammatory effect that could hypothetically lead to temporary ease from symptoms of illness. Their research was published in 2000 in the scientific journal Chest[2]. This was not, however, an in vivo clinical trial, and did not demonstrate that chicken soup was the best foodstuff for this purpose.

Because it is simple to prepare, relatively cheap, nutritious, and easily digested, chicken soup is a good food for winter convalescents. Sipping warm soup can also clear the sinuses because of the steam ventilating into the nasal passages, serving as a natural decongestant, which also relieves cold and flu symptoms. Last, but not least, chicken soup can be beneficial due to the placebo effect of comfort foods

[Limper]

I have a cold. A really, really shitty cold. I know it ain't bad compared to things some others are dealing with, but I'm hating it right now.

I have Nasonex, Claritin, and Sudaphed (original recipe) in me, right now. My sinuses still hurt like a motherfucker.

Any advice?

Bendryl would be my suggestion... you can take it with the Claritin.

[Ancalagon]

I could use a day off.

COUGH ON ME!!

maybe I could cough in an envelope, sail it to you, then you could like, rub it over your face or something?

[Lady Fury]

Bendryl would be my suggestion... you can take it with the Claritin.

Benedryl works the best for me. I do have a rx for Rhinocort when my sinuses are really bad.

[Black Angel]

The Sudafed would work better than the Benadryl most likely & the Rhinocort is really similar to Nasonex, so I think all those bases are covered...
The saline rinse is a great idea to actually get rid of the gross stuff in your sinuses, rather than just drying it up like the others do (and thus if there's infection it will stay stuck there). Inhaling steam with eucalyptus oil (Vicks or similar) is good too.
So do you think you have a cold/infection or an allergy? Because if it's not an allergy the Claratin probably won't do much. And don't take the Sudafed too close to bedtime, or bedtime probably won't be happening! :)
Rest and plenty of water & vitamin C. And that's about the sum total of my advice. Oh, and if the sinus goo is coloured yellow or green you need antibiotics.

[Ancalagon]

I am not doing too bad on the snot point, but the joint pain is worse than usual... ugh.

[Pigs in Space]

maybe I could cough in an envelope, sail it to you, then you could like, rub it over your face or something?

It's not the bird flu is it? Cos I don't want to lose all my feathers.

Other than that though, I'm totally up for it.

[Blue Eyed Frau]

I have a cold. A really, really shitty cold. I know it ain't bad compared to things some others are dealing with, but I'm hating it right now.

I have Nasonex, Claritin, and Sudaphed (original recipe) in me, right now. My sinuses still hurt like a motherfucker.

Any advice?


Yes to bad you don't have a shower because that would help, Have you ever heard of Hot Toddies ? They are great thats all I can drink and do when I get sinus problems since I can't have those sinus meds, Hope you get better :hug:

[Northcott]

I've always been a fan of the hot toddy.

[GreyOne]

I had a sinus cold all long weekend, and now I have motherfucking conjunctivitus to go along with it.

I know your pain, and I raise it 2 pink eyes.

[Sobek]

It's a cold. It hit Saturday PM, as I was winding down on the shower. Got worse on Sunday. Bowled me over yesterday. Today I'm feeling better, but the cough has set in.

I don't have allergies, but I have sinus issues related to dermatitis. The doc thinks the Nasonex and Claritin will help. I've seen minor improvement, but nothing worth the cost and I'll be dropping it next year (baby met my max out-of-pocket this year, so I'll give it that long to see).

Now, what's a recipe for a hot toddie?

[Northcott]

1-2 shots of whiskey or rum in a mug -- I prefer a good whiskey, my uncle swears by rum. Boil the kettle and add water to mug. Mix in a spoonful of brown sugar. Drink before bed.

[Lady Fury]

I had a sinus cold all long weekend, and now I have motherfucking conjunctivitus to go along with it.

I know your pain, and I raise it 2 pink eyes.

Try having a nasty sinus cold with a chest infection and add in some intestinal bugs and that's what I had all of last week. Nothing like sneezing and praying you don't shit yourself at the same time while working.:grey:

I blame the GreyOne for all our troubles. Damn aliens and their freaky ass bugs.:mad:

[Brynja]

I've always been a fan of the hot toddy.


So much truth my liver hurts.

That works but if you can't use that, I go for sudafed no drowsy.

[Pigs in Space]

1-2 shots of whiskey or rum in a mug -- I prefer a good whiskey, my uncle swears by rum. Boil the kettle and add water to mug. Mix in a spoonful of brown sugar. Drink before bed.

All your solutions involve alcohol.

[Brynja]

But it really does work Coops

[GreyOne]

Try having a nasty sinus cold with a chest infection and add in some intestinal bugs and that's what I had all of last week. Nothing like sneezing and praying you don't shit yourself at the same time while working.:grey:

I blame the GreyOne for all our troubles. Damn aliens and their freaky ass bugs.:mad:

If you sneeze and shit it's called a snit.

[Northcott]

All your solutions involve alcohol.

Not true!!! :mad:

I also advocate hearty doses of senseless violence and frequent bouts of extreme physical exertion.


...

Jesus. I really am pureblood Irish. :grey:

[doc]

1-2 shots of whiskey or rum in a mug -- I prefer a good whiskey, my uncle swears by rum. Boil the kettle and add water to mug. Mix in a spoonful of brown sugar. Drink before bed.

You heathen ! Use honey instead of the sugar and hot tea

[Northcott]

You heathen ! Use honey instead of the sugar and hot tea


I said "hot toddy" not "old lady's temperance drink".

[doc]

I said "hot toddy" not "old lady's temperance drink".

You know me better then that, add a jigger of boubon as well

[Sobek]

1-2 shots of whiskey or rum in a mug -- I prefer a good whiskey, my uncle swears by rum. Boil the kettle and add water to mug. Mix in a spoonful of brown sugar. Drink before bed.

Worked great.

I need somebody to greyone you.

Edit: I was fresh out of whiskey, so I used brandy, instead.

Oh, and I drank tea with honey all fuckin' day. I needed booze, ya shits.

[Brynja]

Got you covered.

[Northcott]

jigger

TEH RACIST EVIL!!!1!

[doc]

TEH RACIST EVIL!!!1!

Yo homes why youse dissin' me , WHAT !!