Adelaide's lament

[nicepersonality]

I've had a cold for ten days and counting. It's not as bad now as it was a week ago (I can move, think, and go to work), but I'm still achy and tired and drippy. None of my standard home remedies seem to work -- juice, soup, garlic, ginger, multivitamins, even the usually sure-fire Cold Season tea. Any suggestions for what to try next? Anecdotal

Comments

[insidian]

10 days, you're still sick, and you haven't seen a doctor? Have you been running a fever all that time? If so, it is doctor time for you, my friend.

In the meantime, I'm partial to a hot toddy when I'm sick. It's not good for working time, but at home, it's just the thing.

In a standard mug, mix 1/2 shot of booze (I usually use bourbon, but rum or whiskey or vodka would also work) with an equal amount of honey, a dash of honey, and a bit of lemon juice. Fill rest of mug with boiling water and stir. Be sure to breathe in the vapor when you aren't drinking. Good for what ails ya.

[insidian]

Bugger. "Dash of CINNAMON"

[amojojo]

Sleep is really the only thing that cures me, usually.

[cranky_dragon]

And if you're not averse to takin' some drugs, lately the only thing that has helped my colds is sleep due to Nyquil.

[bryiarrose]

maybe allergies instead/coming out of the cold? my body claims that fall hit with a vengeance last wednesday or thursday and i've not been in top form since.

[redfierma]

I have no useful home-remedy suggestions, but visit to the doctor sounds in order. Those aren't exactly the symptoms of a sinus infection, but it can't hurt to make sure.

[hellbob]

Have yourself frozen until science comes up with a cure.