sick..w/cold

I have a horrible cold I am 7 weeks pregnant and I was wondering if there is anything I can take??  I feel so horrible think I could maybe even have strep- hard to swallow just drinking water and oj and have cough drops wondering if there is anything I can take that might help...better I would have taken some nyquil but I can't see that being safe.  I will call the doctor tomorrow but if anyone knows of anything safe to take and make me feel better would help a ton.  thanks

[hardtobelieve2]

Thank you both..I would love to be able to sleep but I am having a very hard time doing so.  I am just making sure lots of fluids and I tried the salty water but it was to helpful but I will keep trying..thanks again

[Me2mommy2b]

I had a terrible cough and was sick for almost 2 months during my 1st trimester as well (I was told that pregnancy lowers your immune system and you're more prone to getting sick).  When I went to my dr.  he told me to take Robittusin (sp?).  I felt terrible doing it since I hate taking any meds but I had to do in order to relieve the cough that I had.  My dr also prescribed antibiotics so that my simple cold doesn't turn into a full blown bronchitis but I refused to take the antibiotics.  That's why it took me almost 2 months to feel better but it was a personal choice.  I'm sure if I'd taken the antibiotics, I wouldn've felt better right away.  Meanwhile, you can use the steam if your nose is stuffed.  I know it sucks to get sick now since you can't do much but do double check with your dr if you want to take anything, even if it's over the counter stuff.  Hope you feel better soon.

[projectbaby]

Gargle with salt water...that should help the throat heal... I also tried Simply Saline.... I had a stuffy nose, sinus aches, etc...and this was great... I hated the saline going up my nose but it is safe to use and it helps clean out the nasal passages.... it worked for me.... AND and I know that this may be far fethced for you but I also went to an acupuncturist and he worked on my cold... I felt better the next day!!!  Things we do!!!  Hope you feel better!!! Oh, and lots of sleep!!!

[hardtobelieve2]

I feel so horrible still...no sleep what so ever only 45mins at most its 4am and all I want is to feel better. Anything and Everything I read ask doctor if pregnant I just want to cry but that wont do any good just make things worse..

[Tasha456]

My doctor told me I could take sudafed if needed... and Tylenol for the aches and pains.  I also used the vicks cough drops and a humidifier.  It made me feel much better.. although I still have the nagging cough and it gets bad sometimes.. buit I just prop up.. make sure I am COOL and have my honey rub my chest.   Good luck and hopefully you feel better soon.