Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: Sitting at home sick |
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Isn't there a limit on how many colds a person can get in one year.  This is at least the fourth one I have had if not the fifth since the first of December. Woke up yesterday with a scratchy throat and was home from work before 2:00 feeling rotten. Spent most of the night sitting up in bed tring to breath when I wasn't blowing my nose. Am home today and have spread it to my husband so should be a very unpleasant next few days.
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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You sound like you have allergies like I do Polly.I was told by a Dr.If you have more than 2 or 3 colds a year you were suffering from allergies and to go to an allergy specialist Polly.
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Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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I've though about allergies but this is also in my chest - would that be allergies?
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toni
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Polly, I hope you and hubby are feeling much better soon.
Your symptoms sound like what is called 'the crud' around here....by doctors and patients alike. Often it is also called an upper respiratory infection, usually viral so antibiotics won't work on it. I used to get 3-4 a year when I was volunteering in the library when Amanda was in elementary school.
Sometimes it can start off as alergies and then turn on you before you know it.
Mucinex will take care of the nasal and chest congestion, not only make your cough more productive but it also just makes the stuff go away....it's magic 
There are some anti-viral meds hitting the market now I think, you could call your local pharmacist and ask.
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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I'm with Toni. Mucinex saved my life when I had the crud right before Christmas!
Do get better soon 
Deanna
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katsback
odessa,MO zone 6
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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No colds here,just ear infections from all the wind.
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EJ
Essex
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Colds and coughs here. Son and I have it. Daughter and hubby seem to have gotten away with it.....so far. I do suffer with hayfever and I fear this cold is just going to blend in with the runny nose, sore eyes and itchy mouth. Oh such joy!
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eileen
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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We have a product over here called 'First Defence.' It's a nasal spray and you use it at the first signs of a cold, flu or hayfever. It's around £6 - £7 but worth every penny.
I hope you feel better soon Polly as there is nothing worse than a cold especially at this time of year.
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Netty
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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I hope you and your husband get over this cold quickly. I'm getting quite stuffy myself and so is Ivy (my 3 year old)
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Polly, I do hope you and hubby are feeling better soon. How rotten for you.
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Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all you good thoughts. We appreciate them.
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Yes,Polly it can cause bronchial problems.I have Bronchial Asthma
with mine.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:16 am Post subject: me............dizzy and stuffed head...... |
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I dont have a cold, but the head is plugged. Ear feels full.......Dizzy a wee bit......
Easter stuffed up???????????
Stay home and sleep in this 20 degrees stuff.
Easter bonnets in june maybe.
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zuzu's petals
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:34 am Post subject: |
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Awww,  sorry you're not feeling well Polly.
I hope whatever you've got doesn't keep you down for long.
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