Question:
what can i take for a cold?

i am 4 monts post-op rny and i am having some cold symptoms. mostly coughing and sore throat and was wondering what is safe for me to take? also, am i able to use sugar free cough drops. my stomach area is so sore from all the coughing and i just need some relief. i do plan to go to my doctor, but was hoping that my oh family could offer some suggestions. thanks in advance family.    — latreshar (posted on January 4, 2009)

January 4, 2009
U can take any Tylenol products - Tylenol is A OK on our new pouch. I am taking Tylenol cold multi-sympton severe - they have a daytime and a night time - I take them whatever time of day it is. Helping me get over it - seeing my doc monday too.
   — jammerz

January 4, 2009
Hi there. I don't know about what is or is not recommended by your surgeon that wont affect your pouch but if it's sugar content you are concerned with, Robitussin makes a sugar free cough med.
   — Elizabeth J.

January 4, 2009
Call your surgeon. It is the best place to get medical advice.
   — maria09elena

January 5, 2009
Tylenol, Robitussin? hmm. I would say the Tylenol products would probably be one the best to try. Also definitely go see the doc ASAP; make sure its just a cold. If you start running a fever that gets high; 101 or higher go to the ER for treatment and make sure you tell them about your surgery. vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl