- Home Remedies?

[Ms.Tarantula]

I'm sicker then I can ever remember being before..

Its been three weeks now of first the flu then it kinda went away so I went back to work... Diddnt see a doctor just took whatever cold medicine and slept.

Then it came back as more of a head cold with runny nose dry cough.. Went to the doc got prescription and took couple more days off.. Started to get better so I went back to work again.

Now I'm on week three and its come back so bad that I'm posting this from my blackberry cause I don't even want to go to my computer. This time its like the flu and a head cold but I'm super congested and have a fever and a headache.

None of the stuff I'm taking (buckleys day/ night pills, buckleys liquid, cloraseptic throat candies) seem to be helping. Even the prescription (obv) didn't help. The only thing that's been doing any good is drinking neo-citran since it makes me pass out for 6-8 hours so I don't have to be awake while feeling so shitty. Waking up extremely groggy doesn't feel too great either though.

Anyways I'm wondering if anyones got any home remedies or other suggestions that have worked for them in the past? Anything you've got is appreciated. I'm willing to try just about anything to feel better at this point..

Thanks!

[rawb]

YOU'VE HAD A GOOD RUN, TIME TO BOW OUT GRACEFULLY l

[rawb]

BUT SERIOUSLY I THINK I HAD SOMETHING SIMILAR A FEW MONTHS AGO AND THE BIGGEST HELP WAS A 24/7 HUMIDIFIER AND A ROTATION OF DECONGESTANTS DURING THE DAY AND SUPPRESSANTS DURING THE NIGHT. SHOWERS EVERY 6-12 HOURS FOR THE STEAM EFFECT. CODEINE WHEN LIFE BECAME UNBEARABLE. l

YOUR BIGGEST RELIEF WILL COME FROM MERKING THAT MUCUS.

[Ms.Tarantula]

I can't die today.. My bday is tmr !!

Humidifier is a great suggestion.. Ill try it thanks r.

[Gusto]

that new neocitron syrup worked alright for me.

[ebbomega]

Upping body core temp always helps for me.

Take a shower, make it hot enough to that it's just above comfort level (but not burning, obv), then when your body becomes acclimatized to the hot water, make it just a little bit hotter, and repeat.

Helps with clearing the sinuses at the very least.

[Ms.Tarantula]

Also WHAT IS WITH DREW CAREY ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT!? H8 IT.

[NinjaBoy]

Ask a chinese person, they have tons of wacky shit.

[miss.myra]

eccinacea (think dose every 2 hours if you have symptoms) and garlic (eat lots or take in capsule form). Rest lots. Drink a ridicilous amount of fluids.

[EPID3MIK-7]

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

Ask a chinese person, they have tons of wacky shit.

:D

Yeh kinda true... But I get my home remedy from the Germans. JAGER Cures Whatever Ales ya.

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Upping body core temp always helps for me.

Take a shower, make it hot enough to that it's just above comfort level (but not burning, obv), then when your body becomes acclimatized to the hot water, make it just a little bit hotter, and repeat.

Helps with clearing the sinuses at the very least.

Do this and get a difuser with Eucalyptus Smithii Oil it will also help clear your sinuses.

[tiedye]

Orange juice.

[tiedye]

Also, try building up a sweat to get rid of toxins in your body. Obviously if you're as sick as you are, going to a gym/sauna is probably out of the question, but think of some other ways to get the sweat flowing.

[EPID3MIK-7]

Originally Posted by tiedye

Also, try building up a sweat to get rid of toxins in your body. Obviously if you're as sick as you are, going to a gym/sauna is probably out of the question, but think of some other ways to get the sweat flowing.

Yeah this works for me too. I usually take a really hot shower then dress in hella fleece pants and fleece hoodie, then cacoon myself in several down blankets on the couch.

[tiedye]

Vitamin C going in, bad voodoo shit going out.

Works like a charm.

[mapleleaf4ever]

a few shots of 151 to kill all that is evil inside you.

[frogprincess]

oil of oregano

[tiedye]

I like a cup of hot spiced rum when I'm sick.

[Revolver]

put some



on it

[Ms.Tarantula]

Wow thanks for all the suggestions and info guys! I just woke from a neo citron coma.

Chad - haha I forgot about that oj :) xx

John - are you greek or something!?

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by Revolver

put some

DONK

on it

fixed.

[Revolver]

Originally Posted by Ms.Tarantula

John - are you greek or something!?

just a mick/kraut movie geek :embarrest:

[Disco_Whore]

1.Saline nasal spray!!!!!! I just tried it the other week and it completely cleared out my sinuses every time. You can find it in aerosol form at the drugstore, and it will save your nose (especially before bed so you can breathe at night).

2.Yuen Kut Lam's Kam Wo Tea: Crazy Chinese tea that will make you feel like you're on crack, but will also make you able to function throughout the day as if you were never sick at all (Chinatown is probably your best bet for this unless anyone knows where else to get it).

3. Oil of oregano: natural antiviral, take a few drops before bed (BEFORE YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH, otherwise you wake up smelling like a pizza).

These will all help immensely, but it sounds as if your immune system is completely shot. I highly recommend going to a naturopath to start a a regimen that will rebuild your immune system so that you can not only get better now, but also stay that way.

[mithridate]

make sure you eat some good healthy foods (lean meats, veggies and fruit!!!), cus your body needs good nourishment to help in its BATTLE AGAINST EVIL!

[g!ggles]

For sore throats my doctor always told me to gargle with salt and water before you go to bed. Also lots of hot water with lemon juice and honey. I've been taking Benylin Extra Stregth cough cold and sore throat for the past few days and its really been cutting down on the pain.

Hope you feel better soon!