Cold keeps coming back every 2 weeks

[hkazmi]

I was not able to get a flu shot this year. I used to rarely get sick in the past few years (5+ years or so).

Anyhow, I keep getting a cold (runyn nose with greenish mucus, no fewer or aches) every two weeks. The first time in Oct, then in Nov I did not go to a doctor and just did home remedies. When I got sick again in Dec I went to the docs and got penicillin, 500g 3 times a day for 10 days. I completed the course. But here I am two weeks later and have a stuffed nose again.

I'm planning to go to the doc again and have a appointment later in week, however was curious should I be looking for something beyond a cold. I also have allergies, but only in spring due to pollen, could these be allergies, or maybe allergies that end up giving me a nasal infection.

[sarahlh2529]

What are you talking about - ant allergy tablets.  Give names!!!!!  People (like me) are desperate!  Two different kinds - what kinds????  My pharmacist, chemist, don't know what on earth I'm talking about.  Please explain - make yourself more clear!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave_Steele]

okay there wizzkid100. Glad ur feeling better while we are all sick.  If your going to make a comment why don't you explain it better rather than dangling it over our heads.... thanks for nothing!!

[Dave_Steele]

okay there wizzkid100. Glad ur feeling better while we are all sick.  If your going to make a comment why don't you explain it better rather than dangling it over our heads.... thanks for nothing!!

[jw521]

When you sneeze, take 250 mg of vitamin c and an echinacea drop.  When ever I do that, I don't get sick.  When I sneeze and don't take vitamin c and echinacea drop - I usually get sick.

[Wizzkid100]

Hi ya, I had this, colds all the time sneezing, I also for around 4 years had a really tite stomach, lots of gas and indigestion... I had all of this for about 4 years , I went to loads of doctors who said it was stress and put me on anti depressants no joy there... Anyway to cut a long story short I started to take ant allergy tablets just in case I had an allergy, I took them for about two weeks (a pack of 14), still didn't work, anyway I asked my partner to get me some more just to keep it up for a while so she did , I took one and within around 30 mins my cold stopped and I felt much better, we'll I checked the packets and realised there are two types and when she had purchased the second pack she had purchased the other type.. I'm sorry I can't list the types but just ask chemist buy 7 of each take one , see if it clears you up if not the next try the other type , my stomach also has been much better. Hope this helps.. I now buy the one a day of the sort I need and buy them from the pound shop... Once you know what sort you need you can buy cheaper from other places...

[Dave_Steele]

thanks for nothing buds

[margypops]

yes so have I when I went to the doctor which I rarely do the waiting room was full of p[eople and kids with the same ...I was given anti biotics for sore throat and ear ache.I feel better but still not well ..I think its environmental allergies

[Hrobinson]

Thanks for posting everyone.  Me and my five children are all getting this head cold/sore throat/ cough.  Healthy one week or two- sick the next!!!  Round three!!!

[akumunokami]

My suggestion to those who are serious about finding and beating this: a symptom journal. Describe every days' symptoms, even on days you feel good. If there aren't symptoms on a particular day, write it down. Keep up to date on humidity and mold content (weather.com supplies this info). Make a note of where you live and other people who display similar symptoms. Try to keep track of your nutrition too, like vitamins and what you're eating.

Keep in mind that it takes anywhere from a couple days to a week to get sick. If you use that logic and keep track, you should at least be able to narrow down the time frame for different factors. If you look back in your notes yoou should find a common theme and can then work toward cutting that bit out.

Also note any times you leave the heater running too high or when you leave a window open at night. Check around your houses for dead critters, to see if it's affecting the wildlife or if the wildlife is affecting you.

I've already started with my journal. If you don't have time or are always on the go, get a pocket journal. They're tiny and useful. If you have a smartphone, there's a handy app called the period app that is supposed to help women keep track of their period and symptoms. It doesn't necessarily have to be used for this purpose and the guys could always use the excuse of "it's my girlfriend's". Lol. But it'll give you a calendar, symptoms, and a notes section. It's one of many ways I keep track of mine.

This can be treatable and possibly cureable if we can eliminate different causes and factors which might depress the immune system. It's a long and turbulant road, but it's got a shining future at the end.