Mom to be Monday 06/10

[G22]

Jun 15, 2019 15:08:29 GMT -5 stellelinds25 said:

I am so stinkin congested I can’t hardly stand it. Does anyone have any good tips to help or OTC meds that work since I can’t take any of the good stuff??

I'm going to buy a humidifier tonight in hopes it will help me out. That's my biggest symptom whenever I have a cold and it's always the worst when I lay down. I miss Afrin right now. My doctor ok'd Flonase, I use it for allergies but even it's not helping much right now. Some decongestants are ok, but those never help me so I dont even bother with them when I'm not pregnant.

Last night I heated up a rice bag and held it on my sinuses for a bit. I would have preferred a hot wash cloth but they never stay hot for long. I also propped myself up with a second pillow. I survived, but definitely feeling the lack if sleep from the last couple days.

I hope we both find relief soon!

[patches31709]

Jun 15, 2019 15:08:29 GMT -5 stellelinds25 said:

I am so stinkin congested I can’t hardly stand it. Does anyone have any good tips to help or OTC meds that work since I can’t take any of the good stuff??

It's out of season, but if you have any of those Hot Hand packets, I've put them over my sinuses before and the heat definitely helped to break things up and get it moving. And the bonus is they stay hot for a really long time.

[kellikans]

Jun 15, 2019 15:08:29 GMT -5 stellelinds25 said:

I am so stinkin congested I can’t hardly stand it. Does anyone have any good tips to help or OTC meds that work since I can’t take any of the good stuff??

Saline rinse. Works wonders.

[stellelinds25]

Thanks for the tips! I was gone pretty much all day yesterday, but I’m going to try some of the hot compresses tonight and maybe the neti pot.