Question:
I am 13 days post-op and I have a terrible cold.........

I have a bad headache, a stuffy head, stuffy/runny nose, a very sore throat, and diareaha (?). Is there anything I can take over the counter? My DR takes forever to call back. Thanks.    — Susan M. (posted on October 23, 2003)


October 22, 2003
Tylenol
   — Elizabeth L.

October 22, 2003
I took Cough/Cold syrup for diabetics. No Sugar or alcohol. Shari
   — Shari M.

October 22, 2003
hi sweetie, well your imunity is really low post op. it would be a really good idea to go even to your family doctor, or walk in clinic. first to see that your throat is not infected and that your chest is ok...pnomnia can be dangerous for use newly post ops. drink warm tea...its an antioxiant and soothes your throat...try un sweetened throat lausages, try not to get anything that inhibits coughing important to let out what needs to be let out...flem ect, and most important get those liquids in. what ever u do do not take anything asprin based.and yes tylonal is good, but u probably already knew that. HUgs Dawn post op sept 29 2003
   — sweetdarling_ab

October 23, 2003
Robitusin diatetic, cough and cold worked wonders for me - tastes really REALLY bad though. I put a packet of splenda in the dose to get it down :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 23, 2003
I am so sorry that you are sick. I found that children's liquid tylenol worked just terrific. Our new systems cannot take the tablets of tylenol but the liquid goes down easily and does really help. Just take the max dose for kids. They even have a cold and flu version. Hugs - Phyllis
   — Phyllis W.

October 23, 2003
I am 2 1/2 months post-op, and about 4 weeks post op, I got a cold from my grandson, I took Tyernol cold medicine, I had to cut it up into small pieces, but it helped get rid of my nasty cold, and I used Robussin diabetic cough syrup along with the tyernol cold medicine. Sorry you feel bad, and I hope you get better soon.
   — cindy

October 23, 2003
Thank you all....I'm going to stick to Tylenol for now. But thanks again for all your insight.
   — Susan M.




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