Pip87 Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 I have a really bad cold. I'm looking for suggestions to get me through it. So far i've tried lemsip daytime tablets, soother sweets, soup, turning the bathroom into a steam room, blowing my nose as much as possible (the more i blow it the more snot seems to develop?). Anyway - what works/helps for anyone that I could try?
Scudamore Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Smoking jacket, cravat, whiskey and cigar. Then retire to the smoking room... No wait you can't do that...you're a woman...
bridge too far Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Pip, you're doing all the right things. A cold is a virus and has to run its course. All you can do is manage the discomfort and patiently wait....... There are no cures. But a hot whisky and lemon does help (or a few )
Master Bates Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Go round to Master Bates' tonight.................... ...
bridge too far Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Pip - look! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/7771893.stm
Pip87 Posted 9 December, 2008 Author Posted 9 December, 2008 Thank you bungle and bridge too far. I shall purchase whiskey on the way home tonight
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 I have a really bad cold. I'm looking for suggestions to get me through it. So far i've tried lemsip daytime tablets, soother sweets, soup, turning the bathroom into a steam room, blowing my nose as much as possible (the more i blow it the more snot seems to develop?). Anyway - what works/helps for anyone that I could try? Benylin Day and Night tablets. Those and a couple of 1000mg effervescent Vitamin C tablets in a glass of water three times a day. +
saint_stevo Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 A good boiler!! bunny? teh oral secks usually helps with a cold, receiving that is
Scudamore Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Pip - look! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/7771893.stm Symptoms of a runny nose' date=' cough and sneezing [b']were also helped by the drink served at room temperature[/b] and researchers admit there was probably a psychological effect, based on the old tale, from the taste, smell and temperature of the hot drink. So in short drinking is the way forward
Pip87 Posted 9 December, 2008 Author Posted 9 December, 2008 Thanks for the article. Hot drinks galore in the Pip household for the next few days then (mostly with whiskey, lemon and honey during the evenings ) I can't believe the amount of snot. Getting through so much tissue. I've been cheap and nicked loo roll from the uni... I'm paying for it now and have to go and buy some moisturiser for my poor red nose. I must look like that reindeer... :cool:??
bridge too far Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Thanks for the article. Hot drinks galore in the Pip household for the next few days then (mostly with whiskey, lemon and honey during the evenings ) I can't believe the amount of snot. Getting through so much tissue. I've been cheap and nicked loo roll from the uni... I'm paying for it now and have to go and buy some moisturiser for my poor red nose. I must look like that reindeer... :cool:?? Those Kleenex Balsam tissues are really good. No sore nose if you use them (probably too late now though TBH). Hope you feel better soon.
Pip87 Posted 9 December, 2008 Author Posted 9 December, 2008 Thank you! I have now bought some nice soft tissues from boots. Couldn't find the kleenex balsam ones... will try when I go to asda to get whiskey on the way home!
LittleAngel Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 or blackcurrant even! lol Lemon ones are also nice though!! (def get the max ones!)
saint boggy Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Those Kleenex Balsam tissues are really good. No sore nose if you use them (probably too late now though TBH). Hope you feel better soon. i have those very same tissues parked next to me as i type!.....they are the nuts!!!...no Rudolphesque nose for me, i tell ya!! doesn't stop me feeling like complete cr@p tho, unfortunately ....
Ponty Posted 9 December, 2008 Posted 9 December, 2008 Leeches cure anything. Except anaemia and low blood-pressure.
Pip87 Posted 10 December, 2008 Author Posted 10 December, 2008 I found this, this morning: http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=5776&edition=1&ttl=20081210101106 Some of it useful, some of it amusing - especially the ones about putting vicks vapour rub on your feet, drinking 10pints of cider a day and drinking a cup of liquid nitrogen.
saint boggy Posted 10 December, 2008 Posted 10 December, 2008 i have man flu no you don't ........you have a cold!!!!!!!:mad:
Weston Super Saint Posted 10 December, 2008 Posted 10 December, 2008 no you don't ........you have a cold!!!!!!!:mad: Stalker.
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