Cold cures anyone?

Legacy_user

Hubby and I are both absolutely loaded with colds.

After 2 appalling nights sleep due to being totally bunged up and frequent bouts of coughing, I have to deal with my energetic 18 month old during the day - just wondering if anybody can suggest any medication that will knock me out all night?

Tried Beechams flu plus last night - didn't help at all >:(

divadee

nothing really cures a common cold. other than paracetamol to take away the aches and pains and vitamin c either tablets or drinks.

It shouldnt last long but these over the counter stuff like beechams etc... are very expensive and all it is really is a lemon drink with paracetamol in it, you can make your own at a fraction of the cost. Take 2 paracetamol and a lemon tea.

Sorry couldnt be more help but hope you feel better soon

divadee

Just had another thought, you could try night nurse but that again is very expensive and it tastes absolutely horrible. But mr divadee has used it and he claims it worked.

16011996

whisky, lemon juice honey and hot water. works every time.

Sarahsaver

And have extra pillows under your head in bed, cut out milk products till its cleared. Make a tea from fresh ginger, grated, and lemon juice. Its harsh but it relieves some symptoms.
As said before, unfortunately there is no real cure

System

I love the taste of night nurse divadee - I must be a bit weird! I have actually got some night nurse tablets in the cupboard - only discovered them at 4am, so will give them a try tonight.

160 - how much whisky are we talking here?

Will I do any damage by combining the 2 remedies - I NEED SLEEP!!

System

Thanks ssaver - will give the ginger tea a try if I can drag myself down to the shops - anything for some shut eye I'm so knackered Thank goodness for cbeebies keeping little one entertained

16011996

160 - how much whisky are we talking here?  ;)

easy, get a tumbler, 1/4 fill with whisky, add two tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and top up with hot water (with metal spoon in glass to stop it cracking, and let hot water cool for couple minutes). knock back, and sleep like a baby. 2 paracetamol may be required in the morning though.  ;)

edited cos i can't type.

Lucie_2

hot ribena & 2 paracetamol during the day & the hot whisky/lemon/honey concoction before bed.
Have you got any olbas oil you could put into an oil burner or splash on your pillow? It helps to clear a blocked nose. You could also try holding your head over a bowl of hot water with a few drops in it - inhale the steam.

16011996

Steam method also works with 1/4 teaspoon of vicks chest rub in hot water. beathe in deeply through nose and out through mouth. oh and if your nose gets red and dry like mine always does when i've got a cold, smother it in vaseline at bedtime. works wonders.

System

Thanks everyone - lots of things to try tonight ;D

Have been ladling on the vaseline 160 as nose was looking like a sundried tomato!!