Sick before wedding :(

Mucinex actually is the only thing that helps with my congestion because an expectorant and it gets the mucus out, but it always feels like it gets worse before it gets better. Usually it clears an issue I have up within a few days. I think your best best is to just continue to take he medicine and follow up on your plan to see a Dr if it doesn't seem like OTCs are helping.

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That's kind of what I was thinking. The cough started Tuesday afternoon, and when I woke up this morning everything was so tight and uncomfortable, I actually started crying because I know I can't call in because I'll be off for two weeks! Hopefully this is the "worse" part before I start feeling better!

Thank you!

Your doctor may prescribe an inhaler to help open the airways to allow the mucous to be expressed easier. A warm mist vaporizer will keep it lose and "echinacea" for sure!!!!!
I hope you feel better really soon!!!

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Yeah the "worse" is because the expectorant is pulling all that mucus up and out. I would give it however many days the packaging says to give it before calling a DR but if it doesn't work thats your best bet

I swear by Manuka honey. Long story short, if you look it up online it has a ton of medical purposes (a friend of mines MRSA went away from it when all the meds the doctors were giving her didn't help). Whenever I feel a tiny bit sick I always eat spoonfuls of it and put it in my tea. I don't necessarily think it helps with congestion but its known for fighting viruses etc. There is a link below for one even though any are good as long as they have UMF on the label.

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-New-Zealand-Certified-Honey/dp/B073P5RJ9D/ref=sr_1_16_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1533819028&sr=1-16&keywords=manuka+honey

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Thank you so much! Heck, I might just turn my shower on, close the door, and use that! lol!

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That makes a lot of sense. Good, get it all out! This sucks!

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My mom was actually talking about this! I'll definitely look into it! Whenever I eat honey straight up, it's way too sweet for me, so maybe I'll just put it in my tea and coffee.

I’ve never heard of coffee helping, especially if your adding milk. Dairy causes phlegm do you should avoid it, Drink lots of water and hot tea with lemon. Elevate your head when you sleep. Boil some water in a large pot, turn the flame off and hold your head over the pot draped with a towel over your head so the steam can loosen any phlegm. If you have any eucalyptus essential oil, put a few drops in the water in the pot. Avoid dairy. Echinacea at this point is useless, don’t waste your money.

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I'm not putting milk in it, I have non-dairy powder creamer. So no dairy! (I made the mistake of eating cheese yesterday, though lol)

Thank you for all the suggestions! I've heard of the boiling water thing, I might try that.

I had the Echinacea already, so I took it to just give my system a little boost

See if you can get a prescription for Tessalon. It worked like magic for my bronchitis.

I’d say continue with the Mucinex but also try breathing in steam. I have one of those little face steamers where you put your mouth and nose above it and breathe in https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vicks-Personal-Steam-Inhaler-V1200/878663?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228019352071&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=51803691671&wl4=pla-50605865215&wl5=9021436&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=878663&wl13=&veh=semIt gets got though so you may want to put a thin towel where your face sits.

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Huh, I've never heard of that! If it doesn't go away and I have to go to the DR, I'll ask about this! Thanks!

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Thanks so much! I'll try this!

Sorry this happened! Mucinex as much as directed every 4-6 hours, I'd redose in 4. It gets worse it seems while it all comes up but then gets better. I also took claritin-d. Good luck and congratulations on your special day!

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Thank you so much! I have Mucinex DM, so it's supposed to work for 12 hours, but we'll see lol. I have cold meds too. I'll try the allergy medications as well! I have some allergy meds that were prescribed to me last time I got really sick and it took a while to clear up.

1. Ginger, in every way, shape, and form. The easiest (and least harsh lol) way is to drink ginger tea. I down like 5 cups a day every time I’m sick. If you have a health foods store or juice bar near you, they may do ginger shots also which is incredibly immune-boosting and can help you fight off the virus!
2. For a cough, I’ve weirdly heard that pineapple juice helps. I’ve never actually tried this but I’ve heard it from multiple sources so I’d say it’s worth a try.
3. Advil cold does wonders for me when I’m congested. For some reason Advil cold always works significantly better than Advil congestion, but maybe that’s just for me.

Good luck!! At least you got sick a week before, and not like the night before! I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this though, I hope you feel better soon!

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Omg FH SWEARS by ginger. He's Indian, so ginger and tumeric are his go-to remedies all the time! He rarely takes actual medicine. He makes me a cocktail that is water, ginger, lemon, and honey. Tastes AWFUL but it does help!

Pineapple juice? Huh, weird! I'll have to try it!

I'll have to try Advil cold too if this doesn't work!

I'm incredibly grateful that this came now and not next week. I'd be panicking a LOT if I started getting sick next week! Thank you so much!

View Quoted Comment Turmeric is great too! Your FH is a smart man hahah.

Yeah the pineapple juice seems like a random thing but I’ve heard multiple different people swear by it, so it’s worth a shot. I think there’s something in it that supposedly suppresses a cough.

So, it sounds crazy but I swear it helps! Before you go to bed also put Vick's on the bottom of your feet and sleep in socks. The lady at the nail salon suggested it to me years ago when my little girl was congested and it's worked like a dream for years!