gene 10 #13 Posted November 13, 2019 Yes just got rid of it for the 3rd time this year. Luckily I didn't lose my voice this time round. Each time it lasted 6 weeks in total. I tried all the home remedies to no avail but I know my immune system isn't doing well at the moment due to another ongoing illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981 10 #14 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Baron99 said: Of course it works. Even recommended by the NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-throat/ Saved me many a trip to the dentist as well, warm salted water, that is. Edited November 14, 2019 by Ontarian1981 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Daven 10 #15 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Regular paracetamol and Sudofed , plenty of fluids, keep warm and TLC from someone - that's all you can do. Gargling, honey and lemon drinks won't cause any harm and will make you feel as though you're doing something. I've had it for almost a week now - still croaking and coughing. Edited November 14, 2019 by Daven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
petemcewan 27 #16 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) is this real or not. It says it's real. But the clue is in the word "Processed". Edited November 14, 2019 by petemcewan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kaytie 11 #17 Posted November 16, 2019 I've had it/got it! Recommend lots of red wine! May not cure the bug, but after a few glasses you don't care! 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RoseP 10 #18 Posted November 21, 2019 Can't really offer much advice I'm afraid but would love an update on how long it takes to get better! I've had this for past 3 days and all the usual tricks (plenty fluids, rest, paracetamol) not really shifting it 😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chocki 13 #19 Posted November 21, 2019 I'm just recovering now RoseP. I've Had it for about 3 weeks. It got worse before it got better. I did what was advised, paracetamol, drinking, rest and I'm finally recovering. The night times were awful, cough cough cough, coughing got that bad, I was making mYself sick. Went to pharmacy who gave me a cough medicine which is when I started feeling better, Chest pain, back pain, headache! Horrible, awful. Debilitating, very weak. Hope that's last I see of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RoseP 10 #20 Posted November 21, 2019 Well I'd better get used to it for a bit then!! Wouldn't wish this on anyone. Thanks for the info....good you're better now 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
catmiss 12 #21 Posted November 22, 2019 Any viral infection will have to run it’s course so all you can do is treat symptoms. Various over the counter/dietary treatments available to help boost immunity- I find Propolus works for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol 600 #22 Posted November 22, 2019 On 16/11/2019 at 19:38, kaytie said: I've had it/got it! Recommend lots of red wine! May not cure the bug, but after a few glasses you don't care! 😁 Best advice so far - if I had a really streaming cold I found six pints (beer, not wine!) and then off to bed was the best cure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
catmiss 12 #23 Posted November 22, 2019 Not red wine-makes the headache worse but white can make recovery tolerable 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 218 #24 Posted December 11, 2019 I havnt caught a cold, but I have had a sore throat and a cough. How have I caught it, by touching something or via someone breathing their germs in my direction? I would guess that I caught it via an airbourne germ/virus. Got me thinking about this bug that has caused 6/7 schools to close in my local area, for a 'deep clean'. What is the point of a deep clean if most germs are airbourne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...