Tap Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Dd 10 has had a horrible virus that started with tightness in the chest one day and had her laid out with a fever of 104, and coughing for the next 2. Day 3 and she is finally moving around but is still pretty sick. I have started getting a tightness in my chest today. I took my vitamins, took and extra B Complex and C. Drinking lots of fluids, staying inside so I am not exhausting myself. Do you have any other suggestions to shorten the duration? I have some zinc...I just need to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Oh man. I'm so sorry! How is your dd today? My dss 12 and 8 had this yesterday. Ds 8 is still coughing, but he's off the couch today and no fever. Ds 12 is still on the couch - worse today than yesterday. His fever is at 104 AFTER Advil!!! (Yes, I know I said I don't use Advil often - but this ds was moaning and unable to sleep.) Anyway, I finally gave him some Theraflu. Within 15 minutes his fever was breaking. It's finally down to 100.6. And, he's sitting up. I don't know what you can do to stop from getting it. Sounds like you're doing all that I would be doing. (((hugs))) I know how stressful a sick household is. I'm not looking forward to the rest of the family getting this bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have had good results from taking nasal zinc (Zicam). It has prevented a couple of illnesses that I felt coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Garlic, garlic, more garlic and miso soup. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 MMMmmm, miso soup! Add in some extra konbu (or other seaweed). Stay hydrated - and consider adding some seaweed into a bath, and indulging in a long warm (not hot!) soak. The seaweed provides necessary minerals, the warm water helps regulate body temperature and loosen mucus, the soak will give your body a temporary chance to de-stress and focus on healing (rather than focus on home, family, school, et cetera). Sick stinks; hope everyone feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2BaMom Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 which you can find at most major grocery store chains (Safeway, etc.) in the refrigerated drink or health food drink section(s). I have a very weak immune system (used to catch EVERYTHING). I've tried a great assortment of natural herb combinations, EmergenC, juice supplements, Airborne, etc. Sometimes these would help delay getting sick, but I always ended up getting sick. Then I tried Odwalla Monster C. If I take it right when I am starting to feel sick (even if it means I have to make a special trip to the store), it works like a charm. I literally have never gotten sick when I take this stuff early. I have found that if I take it two days after starting to feel sick that it is not nearly as effective. My cousin swears by Odwall Superfood for warding off illness. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 1) Airborne 2) Emergen-C (LOTS!) Take to bowel tolerance. You want something like 6-8 of these a day when you're getting sick. 3) elderberry extract 4) zinc lozenges 5) echinacea 6) rest 7) steam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 When I start feeling sick, I take megadoses of echinacea and goldenseal root for 24 hours, then regular doses until I feel better. I also slather lavender oil on my chest (lavender is a natural antibiotic). Stay nourished and hydrated, and rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacim Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Garlic, garlic, more garlic and miso soup. Rosie Another vote here for garlic and lots of vitamin c. If you can't tolerate taking the garlic straight, you can mince it, put it in some hot water with a little lemon and honey and drink it like a tea. Hope you feel better soon! ~Staci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is going to sound gross, but it works! When ever my husband starts getting sick, he mixes together and drinks 1-2 TBSP of raw organic apple cider vinegar, 1-2 TBSP honey, and 1-2 TBSP water. The vinegar and honey are natural antibiotics and so far it has worked for us every time. Elderberry tincture is another one we use all the time, as a preventitive, and to help get over all kinds of "bugs." Hope this helps, Katie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 When I feel the first tingles of a cold, I load up on garlic, fluids, vitamin C, and antioxidents (Odwalla juices are an easy way to cover the last three). I also drink echinacea and green teas and get as much sleep as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Salsa & chips, lol. I eat the hottest salsa I can tolerate. It seems to burn out everything bad. It sounds totally goofy, but works pretty well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 When I start feeling sick, I take megadoses of echinacea and goldenseal root for 24 hours, then regular doses until I feel better. I also slather lavender oil on my chest (lavender is a natural antibiotic). Stay nourished and hydrated, and rest. I take up to 8 (max) caps of Immune Stimulator by Nature's Sunshine. Works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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