Question:
Im 3 weeks out with a terrible cold.. 2nd one since surgery.. any help??

Heya all.. i have a horrible cold.. running a mild temp.. but i cough so hard it makes me vomit.. im nausous.. my nose is running constantly.. and i just feel horrible.. i havent been able to eat anything for about 3 days now.. im even having a hard time drinking my water.. im getting maybe 12 oz a day in.. i tried warm broth..made me sick .. even water is making me sick.. i am taking tylenol cold and diebetic cough syrup..it seems to be doing no good at all.. any suggestions would really help.. i am going to the doc on mon.. but.. id like to start feeling better as soon as possible.. thanks...    — johanna F. (posted on December 7, 2002)

December 7, 2002
How long has this been going on with little to no intake? Monday may be to late to go to the doc. You sound like you might be getting dehydrated. If you are they will give you an iv and that will help with the intake problem. Now for the other problem, have you tried vit c? (not just one a day, but 3-4 a day)
   — Tammy .

December 7, 2002
Sorry, the computer kicked me out and sent the last post before I was ready. Along with the vit c, try zinc and echinacea, they work well for getting your immune system back up.
   — Tammy .

December 7, 2002
I to have a horrible cold, im 7 weeks out. I was so natious,I couldnt eat anything for the first 3 days but crackers, and i also am haveing a horrible time drinking my water! Ive resorted to 1/2 apple juice 1/2 water, i think it goes down easier, but it is high in calories! Hang in there!
   — lisa N.

December 7, 2002
oh yeah, please drink fluids, i didnt and i had to go to the emergency room with a horrid bladder infection twice!!! It sure was uncomfortable! Dont do what i did. I was probably getting 6-12 ounces of fluid a day! NOT ANYMORE!!
   — lisa N.