Question:
Sore throat, five weeks post-op...what can I take to stop the coughing?

I am wondering what I can take to give me some relief from a sore throat and all the coughing that I have. I am afraid of getting a hernia from the coughing and my throat is killing me. I don't know what to take. Since it is Sunday I can't call my Doc, so I was wondering if any post ops could help. Can I take Ibuprofin or nyquil?    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 23, 2001)

September 23, 2001
I wouldn't take the ibuprophen and I don't know about the nyquil. You don't want to take anything that is going to irritate your stomach. I think I would probably get some childrens tylenol liquid.
   — K T.

September 23, 2001
My doctor told me Robitussin DM was ok to take. I have the same thing right now....must be going around! I am going to have revision to a transected pouch in a couple of weeks and I am trying really hard not to get sick. I couldn't take Nyquil because the sugar in the alcohol may make you dump. Take your vitamins!
   — Marilyn C.

September 23, 2001
If you know of a good pharmacist, ask him or her. They know more about drugs than most doctors anyway. Also, Ibuprofen is a no-no, and Nyquil, I beleive, is loaded with sugar. I've heard Tylenol Cold & Flu (not sure if that's the correct name) is pretty good, but I'd check the sugar content. Feel better!
   — Leslie F.

September 23, 2001
My pharmacist has sugar-free cough syrup in a variety of flavors. Maybe yours does too -- might help to check it out. Nina
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 24, 2001
put your throat on "N'Ice" -- great sugar-free cough drops!
   — Cindy H.