Feeling Miserable - Bad Cold

[Lauren11407]

So I'm 20 wk pregnant today! I can't seem to get rid of this cold. I have no fever and my throat is not sore but I can't stop coughing and sneezing. It's all in my head causing headaches and mild ear aches. What can I take? All I want to do is stay in bed and sleep! Please help.. being sick and pregnant is the absolute worst! Thanks

[kittymomma93]

I've been sick on and off my whole pregnancy the only thing that helps me is zyrtec it's a homeopathic remedy it is amazing it's completely safe and after taking one I always start to feel better it doesn't taste great but it's worth it's weight in gold

[lwolfe520]

Is your cough coming from your chest or throat and nasal area? You may have allergies. I have had allergies ever since I got pregnant. ( I'm 5 1/2 months)  I read online that pregnant women can get allergies when they become pregnant because of extra hormones. I cough n sneeze all the time  now my symptoms have gotten worse cuz its been going on so long I have sore throat, and ear ache. I plug my nose and mouth and blow until I hear and feel a mild POP in my ears, that relieves the pressure in my ears, I take Claritin in the day, benadryl at night, Delsum cough medicine which really helps by the way! I use saline non medicated nose spray and gargle with warm salt water and for my sore throat I sometimes use Cepacol cough drops. All the things I use are on my obgyn OK list. But always talk to your doctor before beginning anything especially if you take other meds.

[Lauren11407]

Thanks!

[Lilseamonkey]

I just had a really bad cold, but it only lasted maybe 4 days for me (crazy I know) I stuck to Robitussin and Benadryl. Worked like a charm :)

[Bree61714]

They have it either or. You're welcome.

[Lauren11407]

Is that pills or a syrup? Thanks

[Bree61714]

Tylenol cold and flu, i'm sorry! Feel better. Drink lots of fluids, stay rested.