Cold /sinus relief
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Topic: Cold /sinus relief
Posted By: tropics
Subject: Cold /sinus relief
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 9:34am
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Hi ladies
I have had a cold / sinus for a few days now which is going to my chest  I have been drinking normal honey and lemon drinks (home made)
what other remedies are safe to use during pregnancy? Is active manuka honey safe during pregnancy? any other tips? 
and temp....mines 37.03 high temp that we need to be worried about in pregnancy is over what number? Thanks ladies  ------------- http://lilypie.com">    [/url]
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 10:38am
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I had a cold during my pregnancy and was told to check with my midwife regarding remedies. One I was told to take was garlic oil tablets, I eventually found teh rik with these is to take them before or while eating, if I took them after food then they repeated on me and made me sick. ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Danash
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 11:27am
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Apparently pineapple juice is good for sneezing and itchy eyes, I tried this when I was pregnant not sure how successful it was but the amount I drank meant I had no problems keeping my fluids up (and panodol to help with the fever) which is all my GP recommended. Hope your feeling better soon. |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 1:47pm
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Active manuka honey is a great idea. You could also try the forticold lozenges they are manuka honey based and unmedicated so safe during pregnancy.
Also eat/drink lot's of things high in vit c: hot blackcurrant, grapefruit juice, oranges etc. Chicken and vege soup with garlic is also a great idea. Lots and lots of sleep. Don't bother even getting out of bed except for a bath/shower and to have your meals. I hope you feel better soon. -------------  
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 1:55pm
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I had this a few weeks back and took panadol for the fever and honey/lemon drinks. And had lots of rest...was the best thing!
Take care of yourself, hope you are feeling better soon -------------  Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 5:22pm
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Yep Panadol is fine and you can take throaties and also there's a nasal spray you can use but the name escapes me so you may need to check with your pharmacy.
Definitely use some panadol to keep the fever in check if you have one. My first aid kit says 37.7 is the top of the normal range. I'm just getting over what sounds like the same bug.  not nice at all. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 12 April 2008 at 5:41pm
correct me if im wrong, but doesn't drinking heaps of pineapply juice help bring on labour? There is quite alot about this on the net... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Verena wrote:Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 9:16am
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Thanks ladies Im spending another day in bed and will take another day off tomorrow if I have too - bugger work! I just want to get better
about the pinapple juice I am not sure about drinking the juice but my friend in america when she was pregnant pinapple was on the list of not allowed to eat over there - bizzare! maybe because of this? I think she should still drink the juice? not sure ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url]
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