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Old 05-24-2007, 08:09 PM
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I usually have colds for a really long time. I used Zicam for my last cold and I was pleasantly pleased, but I haven't been able to smell anything since last week, therefore I can't taste ANYTHING!!

I am in a wedding on Saturday and I don't want to be hacking us stuff in front of the church.
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Old 05-24-2007, 08:22 PM
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I agree with you, especially after reading this:

Does Airborne Really Stave Off Colds?



Airborne Baloney



and finally...

Created by a School Teacher!!!



I'm sure it works for some people, but that wasn't always the case for me. Needless to say, my days of evangelizing Airborne are over.
Not sure if I can find link(s) but I recall Consurmers Reports not being very happy with it either.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/h...hTerm=airborne

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Old 12-29-2007, 11:40 PM
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I got prescribed Amoxicillin and some cough medicine (that I don't want to take) to fix my bronchitis. I went back to the pharmacy and got Delsym, which the pharmacist suggested and said was non-drowsy. I called back to make sure it was safe to take with Amoxicillin. So I took my meds before coming to bed. I instantly felt drowsy as hell. My cheeks got fire red (pretty sure that's from the Amox cuz it's been doin that the last few days). I seriously feel like I'm high as a kite. I looked up symptoms and stuff online and read that it's one of those cough medicines stupid kids use to get high, but you have to use a high dosage. WTF YO? I haven't felt like this since I "didn't inhale" in college.
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:42 AM
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God bless the developers of Imitrex. It's the only thing that takes care of my migraines.
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:54 AM
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Zofran. They give it to cancer patients to help with the nausea caused by chemotherapy and radiation. Thankfully I don't have cancer (knock on wood), but when I was in the hospital, I had that every 4 hours, and that was seriously the only thing that worked. Sadly it costs over $10/pill and my insurance won't cover it.
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Old 12-31-2007, 09:51 AM
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Collodial Silver. It's a wonderful natural antibiotic and does WONDERS when I feel a sinus infection coming on. You want a small ppm though, because larger ppm start to clump and your body can't absorb it. We have a friend why has a collodial silver maker, and she makes these great batches.

I used to be on antibiotics 3-4 times a year, for sinus infections that would turn into walking pneumonia. I started taking collodial silver at the first sign of sinus trouble in 2003 and I've not had to go to the doctor once for sinus issues!
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Old 01-01-2008, 01:07 PM
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The cammoille Tea is a wonderful otc remedy. Oatmeal (paste) for itching/rash. when it comes to colds Airborne and or Zicam. Cough...good ole Dimetapp and hot tea and honey for a cough... Vics vapor rub ( or as realatives in oklahoma claim: Salve), Heating pad a a warm compress and tons of sleep!
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Old 01-01-2008, 01:19 PM
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The cammoille Tea is a wonderful otc remedy.

Until you find out you are allergic to chamomile. I can't tell you the number of times that it has been hidden in a product and is not disclosed. In October, I was having a small procedure done at the dermatologist and they applied a numbing cream. I went over the jar with the nurse, and they only listed the "active" ingredients. By evening, I was on the phone with the doctor for Prednisone.

My life-saver has been Clarinex.
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Old 01-01-2008, 02:32 PM
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You poor thing.....thats horrible. ok camomille for SOME is a good thing
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Old 01-01-2008, 04:22 PM
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I always take Emergen-C when I start to feel sick and it seems to help well. Does that count?

My good old fall back is Extra Strength Tylenol.
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Old 01-01-2008, 04:24 PM
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You poor thing.....thats horrible. ok camomille for SOME is a good thing

What I have found through research is if you are allergic to ragweed, you should stay away from Chamomile. They have very similar protein structures. You would be surprised how many doctors don't know this.
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Old 01-01-2008, 05:02 PM
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I love Nyquil when I get sick. It knocks me out till I get better and just sleep through all the madness ... haha
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Old 01-01-2008, 06:04 PM
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I like to take Arnica Montana, a homeopathic remedy, to help prevent or treat muscle soreness. I originally bought it because it is supposed to help with bruises (I bruise easily). It does nothing for my bruises, but works like a charm on soreness.

You can take it as a preventative measure (before) or after you feel the aches coming on. For example, If I know that I'm going to spend a weekend helping my friend move house, I might take a couple of doses throughout the day to help prevent the inevitable soreness from moving furniture and boxes.

In my experience, the gels or creams don't work as well as taking the little tiny pills which come in a tube. They taste like sugar and 4-5 are meant to be dissolved in your mouth every few hours.

My fellow event management folks, who often spend 12-16 hours running back and forth across convention floors, also swear by it.

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Old 01-01-2008, 07:40 PM
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Co-sign on the collodial silver. I've not had a midnight run to the emergency room with my tots (4 and 6) since discovering it. I put a little in an ear when they first complain of it "hurting" - and it seems to do the trick.
I am a big fan of Hyland's homeopathics - I've used them since my now 18 year old was a baby, and they've always been very effective.

I took Airbourne to avoid getting sick on a trip - and came down with a HORRIBLE cold. Don't know that it proves anything, but I'm not a fan.
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Old 01-01-2008, 07:52 PM
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Co-sign on the collodial silver. I've not had a midnight run to the emergency room with my tots (4 and 6) since discovering it. I put a little in an ear when they first complain of it "hurting" - and it seems to do the trick.
I am a big fan of Hyland's homeopathics - I've used them since my now 18 year old was a baby, and they've always been very effective.

I took Airbourne to avoid getting sick on a trip - and came down with a HORRIBLE cold. Don't know that it proves anything, but I'm not a fan.
1. Coricidin - if you have HBP and want to take something to alleviate cold a flu symptoms

2. Coldeez - good cold lozenges unless you just want to take straight zinc

3. baking soda - ok...not necessarily an OTC...but if you ever have an upset stomach and want something that works fairly fast...a spoonful in a glass of hot water and a few burps and you will be ok.
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