I might sell this child for a dose of NyQuil
I’ve been sick for a week. Ross had this cold for all of two days, but I’ve spent the last 168 hours coughing, sneezing, blowing my nose, and dying.
I finally decided to give in and go to my regular doctor to see if there was anything he could do for me (this was of course after calling my OB to get a list of medications/antibiotics that are safe during pregnancy – my OB kindly reminded me that my regular doctor 1) would be able to tell I’m pregnant and 2) did, in fact, graduate from medical school, too.)
After waiting for an hour to get into the examination room, I finally saw the doctor. He confirmed that I have a sinus infection AND bronchitis (for some reason I must get both at the same time, always) and I really should have come in last week when I started to feel bad. He and I have this same conversation about three times a year.
He ended up giving me an antibiotic but not any kind of decongestant. The antibiotic will kick the infections, but the decongestants aren’t necessary and are more likely to have stuff in them that we’d rather not expose the baby to. Basically, I’ll feel better in a couple days but will experience no immediate relief.
So, this pretty much means I’ll have another night of waking up to cough pitifully, blow my nose, and sweat. Awesome.
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Eff NyQuil.
Echinacea Immune Support from Yogi Tea
Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat from Traditional Medicinals
Three+ cups a week of the former during cold season to build up an immunity.
Three+ cups a day of the latter when you’re sick.
Ukrop’s and Kroger have them for like $4 a box.
Acupuncture is also great for immune system stuff but I think I remember you hate needles. Jared at http://www.rcaclinic.org/ is my guy.
I sound like a kook but I haven’t been sick in a year.
I have had the same exact sickness for 2 weeks and now I’m finally feeling better. I’m not a fan of antibiotics but have you tried a netie pot? It’s disgusting and to be done in the privacy of your own bathroom, BUT I swear to you it is amazing.
Try it if you haven’t already, it is the only way to be rid of a sinus infection w/o drugs. And coupled with the drugs it affords almost instantanious relief. google it.
Hmm, maybe I should go get chided by a doctor, too. I’ve been sick for about 10 days now (Ben got better in two days, too–WTF). Hope you’re feeling better!
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