Don't need to be sick!

Try something like Zyrtec D (I think there's a Claritin D as well). Normally that helps mask my symptoms enough to function normally.

I usually do airborne and emergen-c together!

It started in my throat, so does regular Claritin do that? I always thought Claritin D was for decongestant, and I didn't originally have a stuffy nose

If you have a small humidifier, I like to pretty much sit right next to one when I'm congested or have a sore throat. It can ease everything making sure the nasal passages don't dry out. Also I like puffs with lotion over cheap tissues.

3,000 mg of vitamin C the first hour with a full water bottle. Then 1,000 mg every hour with full water bottle until you reach 10,000. You'll be peeing every 5 minutes, but it helps clear out the germs. You could also try wheat grass shots and a wellness smoothie.

Unfortunately I don't have a humidifier, so I guess the next best thing would be to get a steaming bowl of water and sit with my head over it lol. As for vitamin c, I thought you weren't supposed to have over a certain amount a day?

Feel better. Hot tea with ginger, garlic, lemon, honey

You just pee out any extra vitamin C. Lots of water and rest is what works for me.

April just be careful about the bowls of water and don't spill it. I know it sounds super silly to say but my cousin did the same thing, only she put the bowl on a pillow and when she was trying put put a towel over her head to trap the steam, she spilled a bowl of boiling water in her lap....

Keep a cough drop handy for your throat too! Maybe ask the pharmacist what will help you feel better at a faster pace?

I will be careful. And thanks for the suggestions ladies!

Apple cider vinegar!

Uhg, that happened to me too! I immediately started on the emergen-c, kept up my flonase that I take all the time anyway, and got myself straight in to see someone about it. I couldn't get in to see my doctor same day so I went to the clinic that they have in some Walgreens stores. I wanted to be 100% sure I wasn't coming down with strep or something like that...you may want to go just as a precaution to make sure you aren't getting a sinus infection or something. Mine ended up going away before the wedding...it was most likely allergy related for me.

Tea with honey, lemon, cinnAmon, and squeeze an orange in it!

Lots and lots of sleep!!

If you can, get a shot at the doctor. That will usually zap a cold quickly

Neti pot. nothing clears my congestion quite like it (and in turn, my sore throat - its from post-nasal drip, usually). i use a battery powdered one and its pretty much a lifesaver.

GARLIC! I woke up one Saturday sick as a dog, and I had a big event Monday morning. So my mom told me to mince raw garlic and drink it down with soda (to subtle the strong taste and odor), I did 3 cloves a day, and felt so much better by Sunday night, and woke up monday feeling completely better. Now it's what I first turn to whenever I get sick.

I also like to mix it with melted butter and put on toast. Much more yummy, only downside is you can't take a lot at one time. I usually do a half clove per slice of toast.

When I feel like i'm getting sick I try to take a really hot bath. I use epson salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and a few drops of an essential oil, I sit in it for at least 20min and start sweating and I can breath. I repeat every day until I start feeling better. Make sure you drink plenty of water before and after.

Water water water!! Drink some warm tea without caffeine and put honey, lemon, and cinnamon in it. I swear by that when I have a sore throat.