Question:
What can I take for colds / flu?

I'm 3 weeks post op and comming down with a cold. I was told NO ASPRIN products.    — joe R. (posted on August 21, 2003)

August 21, 2003
I used Diabetic Tussen for mine and it is great. you can buy it over the counter. Also that is what my surgeon recommended.
   — Delores S.

August 21, 2003
an old home remedy that worked for me. Take grapefruit, skin and all, cut into 1/4's and boil it in enough water to cover - oh squeeze the grapefruit first into the pot before dropping the skin and membrane in. Once it's reached a boil, remove and strain the liquid. Sweeten with enough splenda to tolerate it and sip it while it's good and hot. I also lather my chest and neck up with Mentholatum (just keep it far from your incision - ouch! Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 21, 2003
We were told (and I'm taking this directly out of our book we were given) no asprin products (advil, ibuprofen, aleve,excedrin, etc.) but that Tylenol (and all of it's offspring - Tylenol Cold, etc.). The asprin products apparently put you at risk for an ulcer.
   — Ryan M.