Pregnant with a bad cold

[Tanker Chic]

My dr gave me a sheet of different things I can do for different situations.  Under "cold" all it list is things like increase fluid intake and get lots of rest.  Like I need a dr to tell me that?!?!?! Sorry kind cranky.  It doesn't mention any meds other than plain old Tylenol.  

I have really bad cold and am really stuffed up. I was up half the night struggling to breath.  Has anybody been told it is okay or not okay to take cold meds while pregnant and what kind?  

Thanks.. this sucks.. and dh is out of town so there is nobody to get me soup. :(  

[hopngfortwns08]

Hi,

i like the name Jacob!! im glad you are feeling better.

[Tanker Chic]

Thanks everyone.. I was down for the count all weekend but I'm feeling a little better today. Still all stuffed up, but feeling better.  I'm trying to only medicate in the evenings to help me sleep.  During the day I'm just toughing it out.  Jacob was so quiet the late couple of days but today his kicking and moving all about.  I wonder if they feel it when we are sick??  

[montie]

So sorry you are feeling bad.  My doctor told me that benedryl is ok.  Look on the bright side.  You are six months pregnant now and on the downhill!!  Your baby will be here before you know it!!

[azqtpies]

Hannah, I hope you feel better soon. I have the same meds on my safe list too! I hope they are helping =) Your almost there , hang in there!


Kelly
16w6d

[Renogirl]

Robitussin and saline nasal drops are amazing - also - try keeping a warm mist humidifier by your bed at night - helps a lot - hope you are feeling better really soon!

[tahariel]

oh, and try to stay away from or limit orange juice and diary products, they can make you feel worse while you have a cold.

[tahariel]

Sudafed and Robitussin DM got me through my cold. Plus lots of warm chicken noodle soup and a couple boxes of Kleenex tissue. And getting more rest. Hope you feel better soon.

[Tanker Chic]

Ah thanks patty!!  I just called my sister.  She is gonna bring me some tylenol cold and chicken soup :)  

What I wouldn't do for some NyQuil right now!!!  

You're a life saver..

[pcarsey]

Hey Hannah- Sorry you are feeling so bad! I understand being cranky because of it too! On my list of meds I have some but it doesn't really say how much, I guess maybe I would take half the dose and see if that helps..
They are...

Cold and Flu
Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Tylenol Cold
Warm salt/water gargle
Saline nasal drops or spray
Sudafed, Actifed, Dristan, Neosynephrine*
Robitussin DM, Trind-DM, Vicks Cough Syrup, Romilar, Halls*
*Do not take "SA" (sustained action) forms of these drugs or the "Multi-Symptom" forms of these drugs.


hope you feel better-

Patty