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alaskayorkie · 05-02-2007, 01:44 PM

I called in sick for the first time in about two years. My throat is hoarse, I've got a cough, I'm sneezing and my sinuses are clogged.

I'm going to go to the store and get some stuff for homemade chicken soup like mama used to make, but can anyone suggest a good over the counter medication?

Gypsy & Me · 05-02-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I called in sick for the first time in about two years. My throat is hoarse, I've got a cough, I'm sneezing and my sinuses are clogged.

I'm going to go to the store and get some stuff for homemade chicken soup like mama used to make, but can anyone suggest a good over the counter medication?

Wow, join the club! That's exactly how I am!

I feel lousy!

LuvMySissy · 05-02-2007, 01:50 PM

Get yourself a Neti Pot, some good non-iodized salt and rinse out those sinuses. Will make everything feel better!!!!

A teeny (and I mean TEENY) drop of peppermint oil on a Q-tip and then in each nostril will help, too!!

alaskayorkie · 05-02-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

Wow, join the club! That's exactly how I am!

I feel lousy!

It's swept our office. I'm like the fifth or sixth in my department to get it. Ugh. I'm not sick very often, but when I get something, it lasts forever!

chachi · 05-02-2007, 01:55 PM

I like zican

BubblPopElectrc · 05-02-2007, 01:56 PM

Sutafed (sp?) is the only thing that helps me.

Jenn218 · 05-02-2007, 01:59 PM

Sorry you are sick!!! Hope you get well soon!

My DH has had a bad bout of this cold/flu stuff that's been going around. Those doctors had put him on so many different things.....he had to go to the doctor 3 times!!! This is a man who NEVER goes to the doctor!

Anyway, one of the things the doctor told him (which, who would have thought) is to eat yogurt. There was a specific bacteria he said to look for, but I think most yogurt has it in it. Anyway, he said that most people don't realize it, but a lot of colds, etc are caused by "unhappy stomaches". Since my DH hates the thought of eating yogurt, the doctor said that there is a supplement out there that is this good bacteria.

Saline nose spray is a must! If you don't want to mix your own and sniff it, just go by some cheap ol saline spray at the store. It works!

Got any moonshine??

My grandfather swears by that stuff.....yes, there is still some of it out there! But, Jack Daniels would work just fine. Mix you a hot toddie (lemon, honey, whiskey)...those combined really work. I think it is disgusting, but hey.....

REST!!! You really need to rest......sleep if you can......the doctor couldn't stress that enough!

Gypsy & Me · 05-02-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

It's swept our office. I'm like the fifth or sixth in my department to get it. Ugh. I'm not sick very often, but when I get something, it lasts forever!

I don't know anyone else with a cold right now! We start to get good weather and I get a cold!

Have you had headaches yet? I have a constant dull ringing in my ears and my brain seems to move 5 seconds after the rest of me...

alaskayorkie · 05-02-2007, 02:49 PM

Thanks for all your tips! I've carefully weighed all your advice and conferred with the pharmacist. And I've decided to follow Jenn218's grandfather's advice and drink some Jack Daniels!

No headache. The pharmacist recommended Benadryl, so I'm gonna try that, chicken soup, liquids, yogurt -- and Jack Daniels.

Oh, almost forgot: I think Eddie needs the Benadryl too! He's all excited thinking Dad's staying home from work, but I just wanna snooze. He's driving me nuts.

simonandhallie · 05-02-2007, 04:38 PM

Oh Eddie, come on over here and play with us while Dad rests.

My mom swears by whiskey and honey for any ailment

Maybe that explains a lot about me! HAHAHAHA

I hope you feel better soon~

Holly_QD · 05-02-2007, 04:42 PM

I like to get the packs that have NyQuil meds for both Day and Night. I usually get the Walgreen brand that are less expensive but just as effective. Hope you feel better.

mustangbee · 05-02-2007, 05:02 PM

Poor Mike, I hope you feel better soon.
I'd have some of that soup, before you hit the Jack Daniels.
You don't need a upset tummy too.

(DayQuil & NyQuil works great for colds

YorkieMom55 · 05-02-2007, 05:36 PM

What's that stuff that grandpa used to fix for us when we had a sore throat?? Hot tea with whiskey, honey & lemon??? Maybe he was just trying to knock me out so he could have some peace & quiet.

Dan & Corinne · 05-02-2007, 05:41 PM

Eeek! Don't spread you germs on us!!!! - Just kidding...

You must be really sick not to have gone to work! Hope you feel better really quick!

PS: Moonshine is better for colds than JD!

alaskayorkie · 05-02-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Eeek! Don't spread you germs on us!!!! - Just kidding...

You must be really sick not to have gone to work! Hope you feel better really quick!

PS: Moonshine is better for colds than JD!

Where are all you guys getting moonshine????? Are you all form the hills of tennessee or what?

05-02-2007, 01:44 PM	#1
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Cold remedies? I called in sick for the first time in about two years. My throat is hoarse, I've got a cough, I'm sneezing and my sinuses are clogged. I'm going to go to the store and get some stuff for homemade chicken soup like mama used to make, but can anyone suggest a good over the counter medication? __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 05-02-2007 at 01:45 PM.

05-02-2007, 01:50 PM	#3
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Get yourself a Neti Pot, some good non-iodized salt and rinse out those sinuses. Will make everything feel better!!!! A teeny (and I mean TEENY) drop of peppermint oil on a Q-tip and then in each nostril will help, too!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

05-02-2007, 01:55 PM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like zican __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-02-2007, 01:56 PM	#6
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Sutafed (sp?) is the only thing that helps me. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

05-02-2007, 01:59 PM	#7
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Sorry you are sick!!! Hope you get well soon! My DH has had a bad bout of this cold/flu stuff that's been going around. Those doctors had put him on so many different things.....he had to go to the doctor 3 times!!! This is a man who NEVER goes to the doctor! Anyway, one of the things the doctor told him (which, who would have thought) is to eat yogurt. There was a specific bacteria he said to look for, but I think most yogurt has it in it. Anyway, he said that most people don't realize it, but a lot of colds, etc are caused by "unhappy stomaches". Since my DH hates the thought of eating yogurt, the doctor said that there is a supplement out there that is this good bacteria. Saline nose spray is a must! If you don't want to mix your own and sniff it, just go by some cheap ol saline spray at the store. It works! Got any moonshine?? My grandfather swears by that stuff.....yes, there is still some of it out there! But, Jack Daniels would work just fine. Mix you a hot toddie (lemon, honey, whiskey)...those combined really work. I think it is disgusting, but hey..... REST!!! You really need to rest......sleep if you can......the doctor couldn't stress that enough! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

05-02-2007, 02:49 PM	#9
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks for all your tips! I've carefully weighed all your advice and conferred with the pharmacist. And I've decided to follow Jenn218's grandfather's advice and drink some Jack Daniels! No headache. The pharmacist recommended Benadryl, so I'm gonna try that, chicken soup, liquids, yogurt -- and Jack Daniels. Oh, almost forgot: I think Eddie needs the Benadryl too! He's all excited thinking Dad's staying home from work, but I just wanna snooze. He's driving me nuts. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 05-02-2007 at 02:52 PM.

05-02-2007, 04:38 PM	#10
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Oh Eddie, come on over here and play with us while Dad rests. My mom swears by whiskey and honey for any ailment Maybe that explains a lot about me! HAHAHAHA I hope you feel better soon~

05-02-2007, 04:42 PM	#11
Holly_QD Everyday's A HollyDay! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/WI Posts: 1,497	I like to get the packs that have NyQuil meds for both Day and Night. I usually get the Walgreen brand that are less expensive but just as effective. Hope you feel better. __________________ Holly s Lucky and BFF Queequeg too "Every day is a Holly-Day"

05-02-2007, 05:02 PM	#12
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Poor Mike, I hope you feel better soon. I'd have some of that soup, before you hit the Jack Daniels. You don't need a upset tummy too. (DayQuil & NyQuil works great for colds __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

05-02-2007, 05:36 PM	#13
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	What's that stuff that grandpa used to fix for us when we had a sore throat?? Hot tea with whiskey, honey & lemon??? Maybe he was just trying to knock me out so he could have some peace & quiet. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

05-02-2007, 05:41 PM	#14
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	Eeek! Don't spread you germs on us!!!! - Just kidding... You must be really sick not to have gone to work! Hope you feel better really quick! PS: Moonshine is better for colds than JD! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006