Cold medication, what can I take?!
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Topic: Cold medication, what can I take?!
Posted By: Babykatnz
Subject: Cold medication, what can I take?!
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 6:22pm
5 days out from my c-section date and I have the rottonest cold ever (the one that gives you a sinus headache from being contantly clogged up, a sore chest from all the coughing... not to mention my bladder and tummy muscles are crying out for mercy too!) 
I really dont want to still be coughing this hard when my wound is still fresh... is there anything I can take thats safe in pregnancy, but actually effective??? ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: Imogen
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 7:20pm
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I had a similar kind of thing a few weeks ago. I went to the pharmacy and got the pharmacist to recommend a cough mixture that I was able to take and it really helped clear my chest pretty quickly.
Good luck BK!!! Hope your cold is gone by Thursday.....nothing worse than coughing after a c section. ------------- Proud mummy to two beautiful little girls and a precious little boy <3 |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 7:40pm
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If you know of anything let me know. My tummy is literally crying out for some relief and Andrew right now is not a happy camper. Best is it is making me puke more and my nose is constantly bleeding. I need some relief.
What if you go to the GP? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 7:58pm
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I would go to the GP, but that means waiting til Monday, which then gives me 3 days to get rid of the worst of this cold... but if I can get something OTC then it gives me an extra day, and means I dont have to fork out for the consult too (GP is only free if its preg related, which colds dont fall under lol)
Imogen, do you remember what it was that the chemist recommended? I have Robitussin from my TTC days (The one in a purple bottle), but that kind of works the wrong way in that it increases mucous, instead of making it easier to cough up lol... ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 8:49pm
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just had the same cold - I checked with my chemist and the only "real" cough medicine you can take i.e not herbal is the Duro-Tuss one - only for dry coughs but still worked well with me.
There is also a really good brand of throat losanges. Can't remember the name but they are in a orange and black packet - around the $6 mark. They have the aniseed and also a honey and lemon flavour (which is really sweet!) I used the Octrivine nasal spary too, just the saline one but used it 4 hourly and about 2-3 sprays in each nostril rather than what the instructions said and it worked quite well. Probably a waste of time going to your GP as they will charge you and usually not alot that they can do for a common cold Hope that helps. -------------  
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 06 June 2009 at 10:28pm
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I had a nasty cold a week or so ago and I went to the health shop and they recommended Tissue Salts. I had never heard of them but I got some and they actually do work.
They are safe in pregnancy. "Tissue salts cell salts homoeopathy Another branch of homoeopathy is the use of tissue salts or cell salts (also known as biochemic salts). Tissue salts were first discovered in the 19th century by a German Homeopathic physician named Dr W H Schuessler. He analysed human blood and discovered 12 basic minerals salts, coming to the belief that a proper balance of these salts in the human body were necessary for good health. Tissue or cell salts are not as potent as homoeopathic remedies (usually 6x) and are believed to be safe for use during pregnancy, labour and after the birth and can be self-prescribed. Some women use them to help muscle cramps, spasms and pains during prelabour and early labour. They are also used for stress, tension, depression or irritability. Tissue salts come in tablet form and are usually dissolved under the tongue (rather than swallowing them). Instructions for their specific use and dosages are generally on the individual tissue salt containers. The following table is a guide to the twelve tissue salts and their potential applications. Calc. fluor. (Calcium Fluoride). Stretch marks, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and muscular soreness. Promotes strong tooth enamel. Calc. phos. (Calcium Phosphate). Low vitality and indigestion. Promotes the development of bones, blood, muscles and glands. Calc. sulph. (Calcium Sulphate). Skin aliments, pimples and slow healing wounds. Promotes healing after the birth if stitches were required. Ferr. phos. (Phosphate of Iron). Inflammation, fevers, sore throats, anaemia and muscular aches. Promotes strength in the blood vessels and arteries. Kali. mur. (Potassium Chloride). Congestion, colds, coughs and respiratory ailments. Kali. phos. (Potassium Phosphate). Nervous tension, depression and irritability. May help with insomnia and lack of energy. Generally recommended in times of stress and tension. " Kali. mur. (Potassium Chloride). Congestion, colds, coughs and respiratory ailments. This is the one I took. :D |