Getting a cold again...

[nimrod.sixty9]

Just in time for vacation too... again

What sux is that colds really kick my ***, coughing up mucus (I know gross), inner ear infections, massive headaches the whole 9...

Im wondering what you guys do to boost your immune systems and anything else you guys do to fight off colds or reduce symptoms. Still in the beginning stage right now. I hope I can get this over with before I go!

March 15th Sevier County TN Wooo!

[pace2006]

Re: Getting a cold again...

For sore throat and coughing up crap... I find gargling some salt water helps. It will clear out some of that gunk and help your throat heal if it gets infected.

Headaches, I couldn't help ya with other than popping pills. Still trying to figure out how to tame pressure headaches.

[LETZRIDE]

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drink tons of water...I like to think that the more I drink, the more I piss, and therefore the faster I get rid of it...I also like to dress super warm at night to try and sweat it out to...as far as I am concerned, any bodily fluids leaving your body help get rid of the bad stuff...

Also, I hear sex helps boost your immune system...and working out to...but, sex is a work out, so ya....

[ssms5411]

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Orange juice is the best, no pulp.

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: Getting a cold again...

For sore throat and coughing up crap... I find gargling some salt water helps. It will clear out some of that gunk and help your throat heal if it gets infected.

Headaches, I couldn't help ya with other than popping pills. Still trying to figure out how to tame pressure headaches.

Dont have the sore throat... yet. But I know I will, very soon. Right now its just the dizziness here and there and it feels like the inside of my nose is burning, oh and my ears are already starting to pop. I never knew salt and water would actually help heal, I always thought it was just a temporary relief. Im glad I posted now :D Thanks Pace

drink tons of water...I like to think that the more I drink, the more I piss, and therefore the faster I get rid of it...I also like to dress super warm at night to try and sweat it out to...as far as I am concerned, any bodily fluids leaving your body help get rid of the bad stuff...

Also, I hear sex helps boost your immune system...and working out to...but, sex is a work out, so ya....

Ive drank tons of orange juice yesterday, but forgot to bring it to work today. So now that Im home and drinking it again Im a hair bit wired... and dizzy :D Neat!

Does drinking lots of water actually seem to help you get over your cold? I now know a headache is a sign of needing water (at least learned from the interwebs). So shizza load o water is on the to do list.

As for sex/working out, I think that would have to been done before hand. I think its just along the lines of just being in shape, which Im not. Sex just makes me temporarily forget about it LOL, then I feel like Im going to die (yeah I said it, but I have a cold)...

[nimrod.sixty9]

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Orange juice is the best, no pulp.

Beat me to my post LOL

Usually I like lots of pulp (like it natural). But I have actually chose to drink no pulp, I dont know why... Oh and I drinking this stuff out of the carton now!

Is there any reason to chose no pulp over with pulp?

[vanbibber]

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i do the manly thing and just deal with it :p

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: Getting a cold again...

I try to Bib, but it really takes the life out of me. And getting a cold every month and a half that lasts up to two weeks is getting to be a bit old. Im also getting a bit worried, because by the time Ill be changing elevation (rapidly), I will most likely have a full blown ear infection(s). Thats gonna suck.

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Getting a cold again...

COLD FX...pills that boost your immune system when you get sick...water helps, and you definetly need lots of it with headaches...something about it lowering something...I can't remember I zoned out in a lot of my pathophysiology classes...

vitamines...start poping vitamine C vitamines every day.

Eat healthier

You dont have to be in shape...even work out while you are sick...just go start lifting some weights and get into a routine...you'll actually feel better as your blood starts pumping...

[vanbibber]

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lol im just giving you a hard time, i have a cold 6 months out of the year, im pretty much immune to everything else though. think ive had the flu once in the last 15 years and never had a flu shot in my life, but soon as late fall hits i cant breath until may, then of course pollen allergies come in and beat me to death for the time i dont have a cold.

[Everglades W68]

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I tried Zicam when I started ot get a cold recently - and it really worked. I thought I'd give it a try and was pleased to see it really helped me.

...On a less serious note, you could also try some TransX.

[vanbibber]

Re: Getting a cold again...

win

[BallerMaro13]

Re: Getting a cold again...

vitamins...start poping vitamine C vitamines every day.

Eat healthier

You dont have to be in shape...even work out while you are sick...just go start lifting some weights and get into a routine...you'll actually feel better as your blood starts pumping...

key to the kingdom right here man ^

i'm a huge personal fitness person, and a firm believer in preventative measures instead of waiting to get sick then trying to kick it out. so, every day, and i mean every day, when i get up i take multivitamins, vitamin c, b super complex, e, niacin, and fish oil. combine that with working out 4-5 times a week (weight training and cardio), and i literally havent had more than a sniffle in years. all of those things have helped boost my immune system really high, keeps my metabolism running strong, supports circulation and heart health, and actually has helped improve my eyesight believe it or not (my eye doctor is in shock haha).

most ppl make the mistake of taking vitamins and supplements just when they start feeling bad --- i take them year-round and i'm as healthy as you could possibly be. my gf has gotten pretty sick a few times over the winter and i always take care of her without ever getting myself sick --- i can even drink after her and nothing ever happens to me.

also, i drink lots of water all throughout the day and stay well hydrated. they say you should drink water constantly all the time even when you're not really thirsty, because by the time your body is telling you to drink some, you're already starting to get dehydrated.

and of course, getting laid never hurts ;)

[BallerMaro13]

Re: Getting a cold again...

...On a less serious note, you could also try some TransX.

lol how could we forget the cure to all of life's problems!?

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: Getting a cold again...

COLD FX...pills that boost your immune system when you get sick...water helps, and you definetly need lots of it with headaches...something about it lowering something...I can't remember I zoned out in a lot of my pathophysiology classes...

vitamines...start poping vitamine C vitamines every day.

Eat healthier

You dont have to be in shape...even work out while you are sick...just go start lifting some weights and get into a routine...you'll actually feel better as your blood starts pumping...

Cant find any CFX around here, seems to be a Canadian thing j/k
I could deff start the vitamin thing (too late atm), if I could just get myself into habit.

lol im just giving you a hard time, i have a cold 6 months out of the year, im pretty much immune to everything else though. think ive had the flu once in the last 15 years and never had a flu shot in my life, but soon as late fall hits i cant breath until may, then of course pollen allergies come in and beat me to death for the time i dont have a cold.

Damn bib! I dont think Ill complain anymore LOL. If I had it that bad I think Id shove my head into a meat grinder.

I tried Zicam when I started ot get a cold recently - and it really worked. I thought I'd give it a try and was pleased to see it really helped me.

...On a less serious note, you could also try some TransX.

I had two ppl at work tell me the same thing. But I think its more or less when you start to first feel symptoms. Something about using the gel in your nose stops it from spreading/multiplying so it just dies in its tracks. Is it the gel you used? When did you start to take it?

And funny you should mention it. I am thinking about getting some TransX for the Jeep. Ive actually heard some ppl swear by it over on the Jeep forums. ****er :D

key to the kingdom right here man ^

i'm a huge personal fitness person, and a firm believer in preventative measures instead of waiting to get sick then trying to kick it out. so, every day, and i mean every day, when i get up i take multivitamins, vitamin c, b super complex, e, niacin, and fish oil. combine that with working out 4-5 times a week (weight training and cardio), and i literally havent had more than a sniffle in years. all of those things have helped boost my immune system really high, keeps my metabolism running strong, supports circulation and heart health, and actually has helped improve my eyesight believe it or not (my eye doctor is in shock haha).

most ppl make the mistake of taking vitamins and supplements just when they start feeling bad --- i take them year-round and i'm as healthy as you could possibly be. my gf has gotten pretty sick a few times over the winter and i always take care of her without ever getting myself sick --- i can even drink after her and nothing ever happens to me.

also, i drink lots of water all throughout the day and stay well hydrated. they say you should drink water constantly all the time even when you're not really thirsty, because by the time your body is telling you to drink some, you're already starting to get dehydrated.

and of course, getting laid never hurts ;)

Im deff at fault for not being in shape, no denying that. Im just that kind of person that does; this is what I want - this is what Ill do rather than what I should. Ive had a few ppl tell me how much better they felt when they were in shape or are in shape. Routine just isn't me I guess, Ive tried - but I fail.

Ive been drinking mostly OJ and pineapple juice with water in between. Certainly drinking much more than normal.

And yes getting laid can hurt


Current Symptoms:
Coughing up mucus by the pound
Dry chunks of blood when blowing nose
Dizziness Weeee
Not being able sleep (now 3:40AM)
Seldom hungry but thats fine
Inside of nose burns like HELL
Headaches are light and not very often
Swelling of throat has gone down (was really bad, unable to talk)