Medicine question

[summergirl1211]

Ladies, I need your suggestions. I have a cold and am so congested I can't breathe through my nose. My eyes and nose feel like they're going to explode! I've tried both Benadryl (the target brand) and Severe Cold and Cough (again, the target brand). Neither have helped one bit. Suggestions or recommendations? TIA!

[jfresh]

Sudafed!

[summergirl1211]

jfresh, thanks! That's behind the counter right?

[cookiesandwine]

I really like the Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion. They also have a Sinus one. Hope you feel better soon!!

[somethingcleverer]

Sudafed or Mucinex D. Both are behind the counter.

[aylafsu1881]

I agree with Mucinex. I use it now when I get stuffy weird. It works pretty well but it is behind the counter.

[summergirl1211]

Thanks ladies! I grabbed some sudafed after dropping riley off at daycare. I've never been in this much pain with a cold before. Yuck!

[trixi282]

Hope it helps! Sudafed usually works the best for my serious congestion.

Rest up laide.

[tribute17]

Feb 2, 2015 12:19:53 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

Thanks ladies! I grabbed some sudafed after dropping riley off at daycare. I've never been in this much pain with a cold before. Yuck!

Make sure you take it every 4 hours (I think that is what it is, unless you got extended) because you will feel better but as soon as it wears off the congestion will come right back.  At least that is how it works for me.  And try to avoid it right before bedtime, it keeps me awake.  Hope you feel better.

[zyas]

Afrin nose spray is the only thing that helps me when I'm
Congested. All the stores have their own brand which is way cheaper and they work the same way do get the generic.

If you do musinex, don't take it at night. I made that mistake last month when I was sick and it literally kept me awake all night. It was awful. After the third night I did some searching around online and it's a common side effect. I've never been so exhausted before.

I hope you feel better soon!

[bantyrooster]

I found afrin last year. Its amazing. Just don't take it longer than the recommended 3 days. Also sudafed. Those two during my last bad cold helped a ton, my teeth hurt my sinuses were so bad.

[roo1582]

No further suggestions than what's been said but I hope you feel better!

[USCgirl]

Neti Pot! It is the only thing that helps my nose feel better. It takes a little getting used to, but it's 100% natural and it works! You can also try Sudafed. It's the only thing that really works for me.

Neti Pot

[nursedesi]

I second the netipot! Your supposed to use distilled water or water previously boiled instead of just tap water tho.