Christmas Cold!

@redurnet (1798)
United Kingdom
December 12, 2016 2:18pm CST
I've caught the dreaded Christmas time cold. Does anyone have any good tips on how to feel better? My throat is absolute agony and painkillers haven't helped! Every swallow feels like torture.
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Claire Raymond
@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 17
Sadly there is nothing that can be done, I have had it for a month now and the doctors are saying it's just a waiting game! Drink plenty and rest is all they are saying. It's so annoying!
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 17
I know so many people who are ill at the moment, it is crazy! I have actually had viral conjunctivitis for nearly a month now and it's horrible.
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 17
@Clairelouiser It can be caused by a virus but it's a particular strain which can cause the conjunctivitis.
Claire Raymond
@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 17
@redurnet I had conjunctivitis last month, is that part of this thing? It was the first time I ever had it.
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Felicia Kane
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
12 Dec 16
hot tea with honey, and make sure to have some vitamin c that can heal you faster. I hope you get better soon!
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Felicia Kane
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
13 Dec 16
@redurnet No problem
RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
thanks, good advice.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
12 Dec 16
Your best bet is to borrow a time machine, go back in time and avoid catching it.
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
Ha, ha, that is true. I wish they could find a cure for the cold!
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
13 Dec 16
@redurnet That is unlikely because it is constantly evolving into new strains.
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Dec 16
Hot milk with some honey in it may help sooth your throat. But your cold will take its time. There is nothing that will shorten it. Rest, sleep, relax, watch silly TV programmes!
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 16
Thanks, I was drinking cold water but milk and honey sounds good. I will try that.
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
12 Dec 16
@redurnet Cold water?? I can't believe it. Where did you get this piece of advice?
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13581)
• United States
13 Dec 16
ive got a slight cold also. my throat is okay. ive been drinking hot tea and believe it or not the peppermint Altoids mints. The mints have really helped out a lot ! I guess they can be used as an alternative to them cough drops, same thing, concept, something minty for the throat and nasal passages.
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
thanks, wouldn't have thought mints would work but I suppose they have a similar menthol effect to many cough sweets.
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vaishnavi :)
@vaishu0106 (968)
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12 Dec 16
Drink hot milk and add turmeric powder and pepper to it...and also milk tea with lots of ginger into it.. i guess by this you will feel better
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
Interesting advice!
vaishnavi :)
@vaishu0106 (968)
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13 Dec 16
@redurnet hope you are doing good today
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dragon54u
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
12 Dec 16
Get some Listerine original formula, the nasty tasting stuff. Gargle with it every couple of hours and by the next day your throat will feel better--unless, of course, you have something more than a cold! It works for a lot of people I know.
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RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
Thanks for this advice, will try it!
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david davidson
@sulema (50)
• Nigeria
12 Dec 16
Just stick to drinking warm water and feel cool.
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