Any suggestions anyone??

[emzy]

OK, have given in and have rung NHS direct, just waiting on a call back form them now. Was up during the night, had to take painkillers etc for earache and I feel like ive done 10 rounds with Tyson, my eyes and face are sore to touch and my chest is no better so gave them a ring.

[emzy]

They have rang back and advised that I get in contact with my GP tomorrow and as for all the other symptoms, to take co-codamol so havent really helpep much (although if i get worse ive to ring them back)

[Margaret Pilkington]

Emzy, if you are a patient at Pals Centre, there is a very good chance that you won't get to see a Doctor tomorrow.......!

A first aid measure...not instead of the Doctor, but until you CAN see someone.
Give yourself some steam inhalations....you need to do this every two hours.
A plastic/or pyrex kitchen jug is ideal for this......put an inch of boiling water in the bottom of the jug......put your mouth and nose over the opening of the jug(your nose fits into the little v shaped pourer) and breathe in the steam through your nose and mouth, until there is no steam left.
It works even better if you have some menthol crystals in it, but just steam alone will work.
It will make you cough, but the liquid in the steam will loosen the thick mucus and make it easier to cough up.....it will also loosen the thick secretions in your nose and sinuses....and this in turn may ease your earache.

if you have some lemon and honey drinks too they will help(it needs to be real lemon juice though....this seems to cut through the thick secretions too).

I hope this helps until you can get to see someone......and I hope you feel better soon.

[emzy]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Emzy, if you are a patient at Pals Centre, there is a very good chance that you won't get to see a Doctor tomorrow.......!

A first aid measure...not instead of the Doctor, but until you CAN see someone.
Give yourself some steam inhalations....you need to do this every two hours.
A plastic/or pyrex kitchen jug is ideal for this......put an inch of boiling water in the bottom of the jug......put your mouth and nose over the opening of the jug(your nose fits into the little v shaped pourer) and breathe in the steam through your nose and mouth, until there is no steam left.
It works even better if you have some menthol crystals in it, but just steam alone will work.
It will make you cough, but the liquid in the steam will loosen the thick mucus and make it easier to cough up.....it will also loosen the thick secretions in your nose and sinuses....and this in turn may ease your earache.

if you have some lemon and honey drinks too they will help(it needs to be real lemon juice though....this seems to cut through the thick secretions too).

I hope this helps until you can get to see someone......and I hope you feel better soon.

Luckily im not with pals, should be able to get an appointment at my drs tomorrow if i ring early enough, the always seem to manage to fit me in when I play the "single mum of 2 yr old twins" card lol

[emamum]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Emzy, if you are a patient at Pals Centre, there is a very good chance that you won't get to see a Doctor tomorrow.......!

A first aid measure...not instead of the Doctor, but until you CAN see someone.
Give yourself some steam inhalations....you need to do this every two hours.
A plastic/or pyrex kitchen jug is ideal for this......put an inch of boiling water in the bottom of the jug......put your mouth and nose over the opening of the jug(your nose fits into the little v shaped pourer) and breathe in the steam through your nose and mouth, until there is no steam left.
It works even better if you have some menthol crystals in it, but just steam alone will work.
It will make you cough, but the liquid in the steam will loosen the thick mucus and make it easier to cough up.....it will also loosen the thick secretions in your nose and sinuses....and this in turn may ease your earache.

if you have some lemon and honey drinks too they will help(it needs to be real lemon juice though....this seems to cut through the thick secretions too).

I hope this helps until you can get to see someone......and I hope you feel better soon.

pals is pretty good, me and ty always get in on the same day.

[pipinfort]

Originally Posted by emamum

pals is pretty good, me and ty always get in on the same day.

You are one of the lucky ones then................

[BERNADETTE]

Emzy did you go to the docs?

[emzy]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Emzy did you go to the docs?

No, couldnt get through to them this morning to get an emergency appt

Am gonna be trying again tomorrow though, most of my other symptoms seem to have cleared (or eased) now but am suffering with dizzy spells, guessing its to do with sinus' or ear or something but it aint nice and not good at all, especially with kids to look after. Am managing with them, thats not a problem, its just the feeling faint that is lol

[BERNADETTE]

Keep on at them till you get sorted, you can't be ill with two toddlers to look after

[emzy]

Been doctors, my chest seems to be clearing up without medication so didnt bother him about that but did get my ear checked out and have an ear infection which hes give me something for so should be on the mend very soon lol

[Pamperqueen]

Anything with menthol in is good, such as eucalyptus, tea tree or peppermint essential oil (Olbas oil is a good mix too) - put two drops in a bowl of water, head over the water under a towel (careful of the steam) and breathe in the menthol. The steam will kill bugs in the throat and open up the chest.

A bath with a drop of tea tree in it is also good - dont use the other types of oil mentioned though as they're not good on the skin.

Echinacea is a good natural antibiotic. Capsules are available from health shops and pharmacies. Works a treat.

Garlic is also a powerful natural antibiotic - in food is best but capsules will do if you dont like the taste.

Dont forget sleep - its the best medicine around.

I also like to have a hot toddy if im really bad - shot of whisky, spoon of honey, fresh lemon juice topped up with hot water in a tall mug.

Hope you feel better soon.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by emamum

pals is pretty good, me and ty always get in on the same day.

bet ya won't be saying that when yer older n tys grown up.

[pipinfort]

Originally Posted by cashman

bet ya won't be saying that when yer older n tys grown up.

Quite right there cashy....................