I can feel it coming....... :o(

[mistys]

Tomorrow is my first day off in three weeks and I can feel a cold coming on. Does anyone have any quick methods I can use to stop it coming?! I plan on spending the day in bed, but don't want it to be because of a damn cold.
Thanks - xxxx

[kirstywllc]

I can feel one coming on too.I just had a Lemsip(blackcurrant-don't like the lemon one!), and am going to drink lots of water . I HATE getting a sore throat!I'm on holiday too, but have exams coming up so am meant to be revising but just have no energy!

[mistys]

Just checked and I have some too, only got the lemon ones, but to be honest I don't like any of them. Hope this works, I really don't wanna be feeling rough tomorrow.
Hope your feeling better soon kirsty - xx

[ilsonchick]

Get a bowl of boiling water let it cool for around 5 mins then add some vicks vapour rub or obasoil and put your head over the bowl with a towel over your head and breathe in the steam. It will clean out your sinuses and your nose will start running blow it all out.
xx

[kirstywllc]

You too mistys. xxx

[CAJ1]

Hi mistys,

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Beechams cold and flu tablets are good. Try eating kiwi fruits too as they have more vitamin C than an orange. Hope you feel better soon xx

[Scarlett]

Echinacea at the first sign of a cold is brilliant- assuming you have some in the house. If not, Vitamin C in large doses- you may get the squits but that's only your body getting rid of what it can't immediately use.

[RATTER15]

Commonly known fact!! No cure for a cold!!!

[weggiewabbit]

A cold is a virus and can�t be cured � you just have to let it run its course.

All you can do is try to relieve the symptoms to make it more bearable.

I�ve tried vitamin C, which seemed to help, but I can�t tell how effective it was for sure because I don�t know what would�ve happened if I hadn�t taken it. It can�t do any harm to take it in reasonable doses, though.

Orange juice is another thing I tried � very good if you�re feeling dehydrated.

I think a dash of whisky or brandy in your tea or coffee is beneficial! Makes you feel better for a while.