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Post by susan1219 on Jan 31, 2012 8:43:11 GMT -5
I am catching a cold and I am only 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I am really leary about taking medication now...especially huge pills. What can I take cold medicine wise that will not affect me at this stage?
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Post by So Blessed on Jan 31, 2012 9:07:53 GMT -5
Tylenol for aches and fever. If you have coughing, there are sugar free cough syrups available.
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Post by Sharyn, RN on Jan 31, 2012 9:41:27 GMT -5
I'm fond of TheraFlu. It's a hot liquid, very soothing. Contains Tylenol, a decongestant, and a cough suppressant. Comes in a sugar free variety.
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Post by missliss on Jan 31, 2012 10:57:23 GMT -5
At the onset of cold symptoms, I start using Olive Leaf Nasal Spray by Seagate. They have a sore throat spray that works well too if that is a symptom. It usually knocks it out before it gets me down. I had never used it before and happened to be in the Health Food store getting vitamins and stuff and was getting a cold at the time. The store manager recommended it to me, and I tried it and have been using it ever since. I have chronic issues with my sinuses so I was skeptical.
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vervetomove
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Post by vervetomove on Jan 31, 2012 12:49:25 GMT -5
I would recommend Vitamin C-chewable if tolerated better- in 2 divided doses of 500mg each. Works great!
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Post by mo on Jan 31, 2012 14:39:11 GMT -5
Feel better soon! Lots of rest and warm liquids is my go to remedy  |
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Post by NHpod9 on Jan 31, 2012 18:48:14 GMT -5
Tylenol has a liquid cold formula as well. It is bright orange.
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wonkad
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Post by wonkad on Feb 6, 2012 16:02:33 GMT -5
Theraflu is my best friend.
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wonkad
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Post by wonkad on Feb 6, 2012 16:03:35 GMT -5
BTW...I made the mistake of taking Alka Seltzer Cold medicine. It helped with my cold but it's a HUGE no-no for RNYers.
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