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Sunflower49 10-01-2013 00:10

Grr I'm full of cold!
 
I've been soooo lucky to not be ill over the last year or so! What are you supposed to DO, when you have a cold-you're not desperately ill, you're not bedridden..But have no energy to do anything!

I'm sneezing every ten minutes, sore throat , I have been really drowsy and I have to use more strength to open a packet of chewing gum, than I normally need to do the gym! Not done any housework or anything productive for two days lol.
It's so annoying! All I've done so far is knock myself out with herbal sleeping pills, rest all day, I have no appetite but made sure I eat something, and now I'm wide awake and can't sleep because I keep coughing and sneezing. Grr.

I know there's no cure and nothing's going to make it worse or better. I might just sit and have a glass of wine and chill myself out until I'm too knackered to be awake any longer!!

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 06:25

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Oh Dear........I hope you feel better soon.
Until then, plenty of fluids(I use hot lemon and ginger)...plenty of rest(let the housework go hang) and simple paracetamol for the aches and pains that a cold brings with it.
Inhale steam every couple of hours while you are awake....it will stop the mucus from becoming too thick to get rid, of and steam kills the virus in your nose and throat.
Get better soon.

pompeylass 10-01-2013 07:39

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Snuggle up in bed with a good book that will take your mind off of your condition and into another world . . . highly recommended. :D

flashy 10-01-2013 08:00

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Go to any chemist and ask for some menthol crystals, they are dead cheap, usually under 2 quid, put them in hot water and inhale, but don't put your face too close when you inhale, they are strong and you only need to put a tiny tiny amount in the water, they help me with my asthma when I am struggling to breathe

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 13:52

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Flashy is right....menthol crystals are cheap and effective.....you only need two or three crystals in about an inch of boiling water in a cheap plastic jug.
Put your nose into the pouring spout and close the opening of the jug with your mouth and lower half of your face....this method of inhaling mentholated steam means that it doesn't sting your eyes.
If you repeat this every couple of hours during the day, it will clear your head and keep your nose from getting bunged up.
Steam also kills the bugs in your nose and throat.

maxthecollie 10-01-2013 15:55

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Trust Nurse Margaret to get you better

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 15:56

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Well, I like to help...if I can.

Less 10-01-2013 17:05

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Stop yer moaning, you're a woman and women are tough they laugh at colds (whilst we men never get them, we get man-flu), if you can't cope with a few germs in your system how are you going to cope with the excruciating pain of childbirth you know, that pain we men wouldn't be able to stand but females of your persuasion like to tell us in great details about.
You want to know pain? I'll give you an example of pain, one man in the presence of six women each one trying to outdo the others with their crutch splitting anecdotes about this particular miracle of life.

I do agree we men wouldn't be able to stand the pain, but then, we don't have to, there is a special type of Homosapien daft enough and keen enough to go through it for us.
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/i...lies/rofl3.gif

DaveinGermany 10-01-2013 18:47

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Toddies :D lots of Toddies, they may not cure all ills, but after half a dozen you're to leathered to worry about them. ;) :s_aim1:

Hot Toddy Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Personally I'd only use the first 3 ingredients & definitely increase the Whisky quantity. :rolleyes:

susie123 10-01-2013 18:52

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1036451)
Toddies :D lots of Toddies, they may not cure all ills, but after half a dozen you're to leathered to worry about them. ;) :s_aim1:

Hot Toddy Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Personally I'd only use the first 3 ingredients & definitely increase the Whisky quantity. :rolleyes:

You've got to add lemon... and don't use a decent whisky.

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 19:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1036428)
Stop yer moaning, you're a woman and women are tough they laugh at colds (whilst we men never get them, we get man-flu), if you can't cope with a few germs in your system how are you going to cope with the excruciating pain of childbirth you know, that pain we men wouldn't be able to stand but females of your persuasion like to tell us in great details about.
You want to know pain? I'll give you an example of pain, one man in the presence of six women each one trying to outdo the others with their crutch splitting anecdotes about this particular miracle of life.

I do agree we men wouldn't be able to stand the pain, but then, we don't have to, there is a special type of Homosapien daft enough and keen enough to go through it for us.
:rofl38:

I don't think you were supposed to eat a quarter of lemon drops all at one go Less.
Didn't they have the sweet sherbet centres? :)

Less 10-01-2013 19:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036471)
I don't think you were supposed to eat a quarter of lemon drops all at one go Less.
Didn't they have the sweet sherbet centres? :)

Hey don't knock it I'd rather eat a pound of sherbet lemons and get my lips pursed for enjoyable action that can be performed, rather than have to listen to the misuse some of you ladies put your crotch through but demand it's all some poor fellas fault.
:D

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 20:11

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Less, that ship sailed a long ago.
I would rather have a bag of fudge.
(I have never thought of that activity as a misuse of a crotch before today)

Sunflower49 10-01-2013 20:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036315)
Oh Dear........I hope you feel better soon.
Until then, plenty of fluids(I use hot lemon and ginger)...plenty of rest(let the housework go hang) and simple paracetamol for the aches and pains that a cold brings with it.
Inhale steam every couple of hours while you are awake....it will stop the mucus from becoming too thick to get rid, of and steam kills the virus in your nose and throat.
Get better soon.

Thank you...I am NO better today! I am coughing more though, which may be a good sign.
Quote:

Originally Posted by pompeylass (Post 1036317)
Snuggle up in bed with a good book that will take your mind off of your condition and into another world . . . highly recommended. :D

I am on the sofa, I don't want to give it to the other half as he's unable to take any time off sick at the moment BUT I have been donated a few books :)

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Originally Posted by flashy (Post 1036318)
Go to any chemist and ask for some menthol crystals, they are dead cheap, usually under 2 quid, put them in hot water and inhale, but don't put your face too close when you inhale, they are strong and you only need to put a tiny tiny amount in the water, they help me with my asthma when I am struggling to breathe

My friend went to the chemist for me this morning and got me an olbas inhaler ..I suppose similar effect? I've got it permanently up one nostril!. I'm sure I look bonny.

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Originally Posted by Less (Post 1036428)
Stop yer moaning, you're a woman and women are tough they laugh at colds (whilst we men never get them, we get man-flu), if you can't cope with a few germs in your system how are you going to cope with the excruciating pain of childbirth you know, that pain we men wouldn't be able to stand but females of your persuasion like to tell us in great details about.
You want to know pain? I'll give you an example of pain, one man in the presence of six women each one trying to outdo the others with their crutch splitting anecdotes about this particular miracle of life.

I do agree we men wouldn't be able to stand the pain, but then, we don't have to, there is a special type of Homosapien daft enough and keen enough to go through it for us.
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/i...lies/rofl3.gif

Lol I won't be coping with childbirth for a fact!
Hot toddies are a good idea but I have no whiskey. Only bourbon and vodka. Hmm...Variations!
I am afraid I do whinge when ill.. I am so lucky and it happens so rarely, when I do get ill I get devastated!
I've had to cancel working tonight and tomorrow as well.. :(
Another thing-I must have been delirious last night-I didn't even remember writing this thread!Thank you for all the replies though, I am now a bit cheered up! :)

DaveinGermany 10-01-2013 20:16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 (Post 1036484)
Thank you for all the replies though, I am now a bit cheered up! :)

That's down to the thought of Alcohol. :s_aim1:

Margaret Pilkington 10-01-2013 20:23

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No the olbas isn't good enough......and it might just make your nose sore...you need steam my girl...especially now you have a cough.
Even steam with nothing in it is better than the olbas thing.
It will make any mucus on your chest much thinner and easier to expectorate(cough up).

Less 10-01-2013 20:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036483)
Less, that ship sailed a long ago.
I would rather have a bag of fudge.
(I have never thought of that activity as a misuse of a crotch before today)

Well, surely the act of making babies and of course practicing for it must be a more enjoyable task than any physical contortion your body has to go through when being told to push, (funny that, busy giving birth but have to be reminded to push and yet every detail blow for blow can be repeated to anyone within earshot whenever you ladies need to and as the years go by you take almost as long to tell the tale as it did to do the deed and I mean do the deed right from conception!).

:eek:

shillelagh 10-01-2013 20:28

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when i get a cold .. ive given up the alcohol ... so instead of hot toddies i have fitzpatricks ginger and lemon cordial ... hot .. tastes nice .. goes down nicely .. and jakemans throat and chest relievers ...

Sunflower49 10-01-2013 20:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036486)
No the olbas isn't good enough......and it might just make your nose sore...you need steam my girl...especially now you have a cough.
Even steam with nothing in it is better than the olbas thing.
It will make any mucus on your chest much thinner and easier to expectorate(cough up).

I already have a sore nose :( I look like Rudolph!It's a very attractive look.http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/m...e1439-nose.jpg
I'm going to get a pan of hot water on it now. Then try to get some sleep.......... :/

shillelagh 11-01-2013 00:20

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if you cant get hold of menthol crystals .. vick does well chuck a teaspoon in a bowl full of hot water ...

DaveinGermany 11-01-2013 05:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1036511)
vick does well chuck a teaspoon in a bowl full of hot water ...

What's wrong with the old fashioned rubbing it on your chest ? :D

Mick 11-01-2013 06:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1036516)
What's wrong with the old fashioned rubbing it on your chest ? :D

Oh no i can just see all the offers help with this :D

Margaret Pilkington 11-01-2013 06:32

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Vick isn't as strong as the menthol crystals.
And rubbing the vick on your feet...yes, your feet is excellent for stopping a tickly cough....though there might be fewer members who want to do the job for you.
And no BOWL of steam...it has to be an ordinary, cheap plastic jug....it concentrates the steam where it is needed most......the nose and the throat......where the germs lurk

Margaret Pilkington 11-01-2013 06:35

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And don't be asking me why the vick works so well by rubbing it on your feet....i don't know how this works, but a University research program in Canada found this to be true........and that a spoonful of runny honey is better than cough mixture.

Jen, the ginger and lemon concoction is good too if you cannot tolerate alcohol......ginger and lemon both have good germ killing properties.

davemac 11-01-2013 09:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1036487)
Well, surely the act of making babies and of course practicing for it must be a more enjoyable task than any physical contortion your body has to go through when being told to push, (funny that, busy giving birth but have to be reminded to push and yet every detail blow for blow can be repeated to anyone within earshot whenever you ladies need to and as the years go by you take almost as long to tell the tale as it did to do the deed and I mean do the deed right from conception!).

:eek:

Are you saying this alleviates the symptoms of a cough and combined cold ? I can tell you from experience that it doesn't, I tried it recently when I had a coughing spasm, plus I cant go back in Asda now.

Eric 11-01-2013 11:16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1036521)
Oh no i can just see all the offers help with this :D

Now, now Mick; I am sure that DiG was merely making a helpful suggestion;)

Sunflower49 11-01-2013 12:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1036521)
Oh no i can just see all the offers help with this :D

Haha I really can't-I've been in isolation most of this week, The Mister won't even come near me for fear of catching this himself!
Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036524)
Vick isn't as strong as the menthol crystals.
And rubbing the vick on your feet...yes, your feet is excellent for stopping a tickly cough....though there might be fewer members who want to do the job for you.
And no BOWL of steam...it has to be an ordinary, cheap plastic jug....it concentrates the steam where it is needed most......the nose and the throat......where the germs lurk

Thank you I will be doing this! I've been using a hot water bottle on my chest somebody recommended that. I think I may be getting slightly better

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036526)
And don't be asking me why the vick works so well by rubbing it on your feet....i don't know how this works, but a University research program in Canada found this to be true........and that a spoonful of runny honey is better than cough mixture.

Jen, the ginger and lemon concoction is good too if you cannot tolerate alcohol......ginger and lemon both have good germ killing properties.

Lemon and Ginger tea is on order!
Thanks everyone!

Sunflower49 13-01-2013 05:31

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I'm better now and back at work . I thought I'd let you know as you're all obviously going to be very worried. :p
However,despite sleeping apart all week-I did give it to the Mister. I'm not popular. :(:hidewall:

Margaret Pilkington 13-01-2013 08:56

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Oh don't bother about it...at least you shared!

It would only have been down to his immune system if he hadn't got it........viruses live on hard surfaces for a number of hours.
He only needs to have touched something that you had sneezed near,or breathed on and he would have got it.......AND in many cases these viruses are contagious before we know that we are infected.

Glad you are better.

DaveinGermany 13-01-2013 14:43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 (Post 1036826)
However,despite sleeping apart all week-I did give it to the Mister. I'm not popular. :(:hidewall:

No, not having that, whatever it was you had would me a mere sniffle compared to what he's now got, caused by your inconsideration, the poor lads going to come down with (BBDCM Flu) BubonicBirdDogCatMan Flu & don't you forget it ! ;) :s_aim1:

Eric 13-01-2013 17:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 (Post 1036826)
I'm better now and back at work . I thought I'd let you know as you're all obviously going to be very worried. :p
However,despite sleeping apart all week-I did give it to the Mister. I'm not popular. :(:hidewall:

Give what?:confused:

Sunflower49 15-01-2013 00:08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1036832)
Oh don't bother about it...at least you shared!

It would only have been down to his immune system if he hadn't got it........viruses live on hard surfaces for a number of hours.
He only needs to have touched something that you had sneezed near,or breathed on and he would have got it.......AND in many cases these viruses are contagious before we know that we are infected.

Glad you are better.

Haha that's what I said about sharing!
He does have a rubbish immune system. I think mine must be very good given a lot of things I do. He's always got something wrong with him!


Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1036873)
No, not having that, whatever it was you had would me a mere sniffle compared to what he's now got, caused by your inconsideration, the poor lads going to come down with (BBDCM Flu) BubonicBirdDogCatMan Flu & don't you forget it ! ;) :s_aim1:

Don't I know it!I don't think he has it as bad as I have, from his symptoms but yesterday I had a text saying 'When are you home, seeing as you've given me this horrible disease can you hurry, I would like to see you one more time before I die!'

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1036885)
Give what?:confused:

Along with this ^^ :D ,because we weren't intimate all week until right when I felt better, he keeps referring to it as me giving him my 'Sexually Transmitted Disease'.

Thanks for listening to my whinging and the advice, all! :p

DaveinGermany 15-01-2013 17:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 (Post 1037044)
Don't I know it!I don't think he has it as bad as I have, from his symptoms but yesterday I had a text saying 'When are you home, seeing as you've given me this horrible disease can you hurry, I would like to see you one more time before I die!'

See ! I told you it's serious. :D

Restless 17-01-2013 06:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmouse0707 (Post 1037044)
he keeps referring to it as me giving him my 'Sexually Transmitted Disease'.

A whole new meaning to "Coughs and Sneezes spread Diseases"

Gordon Booth 17-01-2013 11:56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Restless (Post 1037344)
A whole new meaning to "Coughs and Sneezes spread Diseases"

I always wondered why I got so many colds when I was young,

Sunflower49 20-01-2013 06:25

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I love how threads turn smutty on here sometimes no matter what the original subject!
:)


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