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I am usually a VERY healthy person and often go for years without catching colds or other maladies.
This year, however, is a different story. This is the second cold I have had in the past 6 months and it is a doozy. I have never had such terrible congestion in my life. Last night I had to sleep sitting up because if I laid down I could not breathe for the congestion.
I realize that the reason I am getting sick now is because I am around a LOT of sick people (duh), but even despite taking lots of vitamin C and getting lots of rest and eating "reasonably well" (for me), I just keep getting sick.
Has anyone else out there noticed that they are getting sicker, more frequently lately?
20yrsinBranson
(eta: I hope that laid down was the right word. Maybe it should have been layed down or lie down - I can never keep those words straight) Please excuse poor grammar.
I am usually a VERY healthy person and often go for years without catching colds or other maladies.
This year, however, is a different story. This is the second cold I have had in the past 6 months and it is a doozy. I have never had such terrible congestion in my life. Last night I had to sleep sitting up because if I laid down I could not breathe for the congestion.
I realize that the reason I am getting sick now is because I am around a LOT of sick people (duh), but even despite taking lots of vitamin C and getting lots of rest and eating "reasonably well" (for me), I just keep getting sick.
Has anyone else out there noticed that they are getting sicker, more frequently lately?
20yrsinBranson
(eta: I hope that laid down was the right word. Maybe it should have been layed down or lie down - I can never keep those words straight) Please excuse poor grammar.
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Listen tyib, I got a cold in mid Nov and it has taken me all this time to get to where the only problem I have is head congestion where I have to clear and spit. It has been a doozy this year. I haven't had a cold in several years now, so this one really gave me the old one-two punch. Hope you get to feeling better. I have talked to many people who have had similar complaints about it lasting forever.
I am usually a VERY healthy person and often go for years without catching colds or other maladies.
This year, however, is a different story. This is the second cold I have had in the past 6 months and it is a doozy. I have never had such terrible congestion in my life. Last night I had to sleep sitting up because if I laid down I could not breathe for the congestion.
I realize that the reason I am getting sick now is because I am around a LOT of sick people (duh), but even despite taking lots of vitamin C and getting lots of rest and eating "reasonably well" (for me), I just keep getting sick.
Has anyone else out there noticed that they are getting sicker, more frequently lately?
20yrsinBranson
(eta: I hope that laid down was the right word. Maybe it should have been layed down or lie down - I can never keep those words straight) Please excuse poor grammar.
Is it possible you're having problems with your teeth?
My sinuses have also been bad this year, turns out about 2 months ago, my top cap popped off, taking what ever was left of the tooth. Eventually the tooth was pulled, leaving a hole, which the sinuses were draining from. When she opened it up so that it could get stitched closed she said I still had a sinus infection in there.
Another thing, do you still have tonsils?
Are you going to a doctor for medication?
Is it possible you're having problems with your teeth?
My sinuses have also been bad this year, turns out about 2 months ago, my top cap popped off, taking what ever was left of the tooth. Eventually the tooth was pulled, leaving a hole, which the sinuses were draining from. When she opened it up so that it could get stitched closed she said I still had a sinus infection in there.
Another thing, do you still have tonsils?
Are you going to a doctor for medication?
Well, I suppose that it could be teeth related, but I am tending to think not. I just have so much "gunk" running down my throat that it is really uncomfortable. Especially at night. I wake up choking two or three times a night and then sit and cough for a couple of hours (need I say I am not getting much sleep these days????)
I still have my tonsils, but I have never had any problems with them.
As far as going to the doctor. Well, unless I am literally bleeding to death or there is a broken bone involved, I don't go to doctors. I expect I will stop at the health-food store tonight and get some Echinecea and Goldenseal and hopefully that will help. I had a terrible sinus infection once - around the year 1998, and they knocked it out almost overnight.
I guess it was just my time to get sick. I should have taken more vitamin C, I guess.
It sounds to me like your having severe nasal allergies. You really need to look into a neti pot. You can buy one at any health food store. It clears out your nasal passages and removes dust, allergens and excess mucous from your nose. All you need is the pot, nasaline salt (sold at health store), and bottled or de-chlorinated water.
It looks like a genie lamp. You insert the spout into one nostril and tilt your head and allow the water to flow out the other nostril. It takes a little practice to get used to and comfortable with. After your done make sure you lightly blow your nose to remove the excess water and gunk. Make sure you blow lightly and not hard.
There is more to know but google it.....its worked wonders for me! If you have any other questions just ask.
Another tip-make sure you leave you window open a little bit at night. I know its cold out but that extra air helps. You may also want to try using a humidifier and/or air purifier.
If you've had this cold for more than a couple of weeks, you might have a sinus infection. I understand your aversion to doctors, but if you have a sinus infection and get some antibiotics, you could feel better in a couple of days.
It's no reflection on your overall good health or your habits. It just happens sometimes.
This is will be brief, but I feel your pain. I am the queen of sinus/allergy/cold. I agree with everything cleanclut said. Get a netti pot and ask the pharmacist for Alcolol, behind the counter. Amazing stuff.
Use a humidifer, start downing lots of Vitamin C, take some good probotics, which is good for the immune system, (especially if taking anti-bodics) and go get some really good Oil of Oregeno. Nasty stuff, but works wonders. Take a couple of drops under the tongue couple times a day to you clear up. It is a natural antibodic, anti-inflamatory, etc.
Also try putting some vicks vapor rub on your feet and put socks on....
Feel better!
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