When to call the Dr? (kinda gross)

[mrsemilys]

I seriously don't know if I need to go to the doctor or if this is something that will eventually pass. I had a cold at the end of October. It went away (I think) and then a week later I got another one and DH, and DD did too. For at least the last 2 weeks DH and I are so mucus-y.....mostly in the mornings but it's green and nasty. It's like once I get it out though I'm ok until the next morning. For the most part that is our only symptom.

It has frozen here several times so I don't think it's allergies. Thoughts?

Call the Dr? Wait it out?

Thanks!

[kaylie]

I think it will eventually pass - it sounds like the aftermath of a cold to me. Do you have a nettie pot? Rinsing your sinuses before bed might help.

[Deleted]

I would call the doctor and ask if you need to come in. Colored mucus can be a sign of infection. The doctor will probably recommend someting like Mucinex but will likely also prescribe an antibiotic.

[chanteltbarrett]

I would wait it out. Agree with pp about using the neti pot.

[mrsemilys]

I have been using the Neti Pot for a few weeks....that usually clears it up for me. Maybe I'll call and ask their opinion. Thanks1

[candreco]

Something lingering like that and with green mucus sounds like sinus infection. I'd try to get into the doctor or go to something like Minute Clinic, especially with the holiday coming up.

[sierramist03]

I would call. Something went around here that you had to get medicine to get over. It wouldn't go away on its own it just lingered around. I got something similar and knew and just called the doctor early on because I knew I'd need medicine.

[mrsemilys]

I called and the nurse said to try Musinex and if it's not gone by Monday to make an appointment. Hopefully it will work. Thanks for your suggestions

[Deleted]

Do you otherwise feel fine?
My rule usually is if it's the symptom is weird/lingering but I otherwise feel fine I'll probably live.

[mrsemilys]

Nov 20, 2012 14:35:08 GMT -5 @justdairy said:

Do you otherwise feel fine?
My rule usually is if it's the symptom is weird/lingering but I otherwise feel fine I'll probably live.

I do feel fine. I was more worried about whether I needed to get in before the long weekend. I am hosting and didn't want to wake up on Thursday with a massive headache from this sinus infection or whatever I have been dealing with. I'm guessing it's nothing though!

[pitterwoo]

I would wait it out because sometimes it just takes a while for the body to recover. I would maybe use the netti pot, drink lots of tea and in general just take care of myself so that I could heal.