Help me fight this cold

[ironbaby]

H gave me his cold, it seems. I woke up with some drainage causing a dry throat and a stuffy left side of my face. I took Sudafed 24-hour this morning because I was in a hurry to get to work, but it occurred to me that I should ask what's recommended at this point. I'm 6DPO, and while I am not going to go overboard avoiding things, I'd like to open a discussion about what's safe.

So, tell me what cold medicines are okay, or feel free to tell me to get a grip.

[bighair12]

If you were pregnant nothing would be recommended. Sadly, just tylenol for a headache.  Lots of water and vitamin C.

[joy]

6 DPO is not pregnant.

[Andrea]

Feel better friend!

[akraus2015]

Tea with honey and lemon and lots of rest!

[icaughtfire]

Well...6DPO is not pregnant, so you can take anything you'd normally take while not pregnant. You don't actually have to live your life like a pregnant person until you have confirmation you are indeed pregnant.

Now go take some meds & feel better.

[ironbaby]

Advice taken. Getting a grip and increasing fluids!

[butlerfan]

When I have a cold I take the little red Sudafed pills (not the PE ones-the ones you have to sign for). I also do 1 T honey with 1 t cinnamon to help as well. Neti pot, vicks on feet and chest. I also put a hot washcloth on my face or do a steamed pot of water with a towel over my head to help as well. Hot baths, drink liquids, rest as much as possible. Shot of brandy/whiskey if I can't sleep.

And 6 DPO is not pregnant. Feel better.

[ironbaby]

Just as a disclaimer, I know 6DPO =/= pregnant. However, we avoid Advil during TWW (at least I do), and I have to avoid retinols for my acne while TTC, so I just wanted to clarify if there were other medications to be avoided if possible while TTC (especially in TWW).

[penguin129]

I hope you feel better soon.

[icedtea]

Hope you feel better!

I don't really avoid anything, with the exception of antihistamines. I didn't know about the advil thing. This shows that I am a crappy googler...

[ihatepizza]

Ugh, colds suck !! I swear by the netti pot but I know that's not always popular opinion. David's tea also has amazing teas designed for colds (cold 911, bravissimo). I swap that with honey lemon tea because I find water hard to get down when sick

[GOmamab15]

Hope you feel better soon.

[kayladawn91]

I don't avoid anything while TTC, even in the TWW. I just had a shitty cold last week and was taking allllll the cold medicines to get over it (not all at once obviously).

It's my opinion that this falls under the "drink til it's pink" rule.

I hope you feel better soon!

[ellabee]

Hope you feel better!

To add to the general medication discussion: I generally try to avoid all decongestants, especially near or during FW because it can dry up EWCM. I've also heard/read that NSAIDs can have a negative impact on ovulation.

[joy]

Oct 14, 2015 9:06:40 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Just as a disclaimer, I know 6DPO =/= pregnant. However, we avoid Advil during TWW (at least I do), and I have to avoid retinols for my acne while TTC, so I just wanted to clarify if there were other medications to be avoided if possible while TTC (especially in TWW).

I avoid nothing.

[icaughtfire]

I don't avoid anything. Except condoms.

[requiressnacks]

Feel better soon! I'm a huge Afrin fan for colds. It will clear you right up. Just make sure you don't get addicted!

I too avoid nothing during the TWW, but I guess that's just personal preference, right?

[JustJudy]

I avoid nothing during TWW, I don't want to feel miserable because I "may" be pregnant. Being sick sucks! Take something.

[notagoddess]

I know some people act like they're pregnant during the TWW, avoiding alcohol and medications. Then other people assume they're not pregnant until proven otherwise. It comes down to personal comfort level and preference. I mostly avoid meds and alcohol during the TWW, but I'm not very strict about it -- if I feel awful, I need to take care of that first. You have to decide what you're comfortable with.

I hope you feel better soon! There's a lot of us on here that are sick. Cold & flu season can suck it.

[pismoduo]

Honestly, I only avoid cold medicines prior to O, because they tend to dry things up and it sucks balls.

I have such a short LP (10 - 11 days) that by the time anything would be less than safe to take, I usually know what the dealio is with my ute for that month.

[onesweetworld]

Kick the cold girl!

[sleepymonkey]

If it makes you feel better, when I was pregnant, my ob told me sudafed was fine if I really needed it. So even if you were pregnant, you would be ok. And if you don't already have one, get a neti pot. Using mine twice a day when sick always makes a cold or sinus infection go away quicker.