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Muddy
12-22-2018, 11:24 PM
I have it.. It sucks.. Is it good to sweat when you have one? What are some tried and true remedys you guys use when you have a head cold?
lost in melb.
12-22-2018, 11:40 PM
I once had the privilege of asking one of the most esteemed physicians in the world this question.
He answered "Colds typically last a week, but with modern interventions and over the counter prescription drugs this can be reduced to 7 days."
Godfather
12-23-2018, 12:10 AM
Just take OTC drugs like melb says :lol: Nasal spray in particular is my drug of choice. Can't do shit about it otherwise. I think sweating it out is an old wives' tale, probably even counter-productive because you need to stay hydrated and rest up.
Teh One Who Knocks
12-23-2018, 12:51 AM
Sweating it out works, but that's only when you're running a fever. Usually when you are running a fever, you don't sweat. But you can break that fever by 'sweating it out'. I do it every time and it works. No matter what the temp is, get all bundled up and get under the covers. Once you break out into a sweat, the fever is broken. I feel so much better afterwards. I still feel like shit from the rest of the cold symptoms, but I don't feel like I wanna die anymore because of the fever.
DemonGeminiX
12-23-2018, 04:01 AM
Your body needs rest to fight the infection and heal itself. Get some OTC shit to suppress the symptoms and get a good 8 - 10 hours.
Muddy
12-23-2018, 05:44 AM
How about this stuff 'cold eeze'? Has anyone had any success with that? It's supposed to shorten the duration by like half, but you have to suck like six lozenges a day..
Teh One Who Knocks
12-23-2018, 10:20 AM
How about this stuff 'cold eeze'? Has anyone had any success with that? It's supposed to shorten the duration by like half, but you have to suck like six lozenges a day..That's that stuff with zinc in it. It doesn't work and no study has ever shown that it helps.
How about this stuff 'cold eeze'? Has anyone had any success with that? It's supposed to shorten the duration by like half, but you have to suck like six lozenges a day..
That's that stuff with zinc in it. It doesn't work and no study has ever shown that it helps.
Yep, you would be better off saving some money and buying a multivitamin or Zinc and Vitamin C supplements. Those might help boost your immune system if you have a deficiency.
Teh One Who Knocks
12-23-2018, 12:14 PM
For me, the best OTC cold meds for the money is Mucinex. And if you're really congested, get the Mucinex D that they keep behind the counter, it's got the good decongestant in it. Pair that up with the regular Mucinex.
DemonGeminiX
12-23-2018, 01:13 PM
Theraflu nighttime.
Muddy
12-23-2018, 01:35 PM
I have been doing Dayquil and that seems to help some..
Hal-9000
12-25-2018, 05:56 PM
I miss the ol days of Neo Citran. The original formula used to have opiates in it I'm sure.
Make one steaming hot cup of the yellow/green heroin and sleep n dream weirdly for hours :lol:
Muddy
12-25-2018, 07:55 PM
Hell yes! :lol:
Hal-9000
12-25-2018, 11:34 PM
My Mom used to give me a large mug of Neo Citran, endless tylenol or aspirin, then she would rub some industrial strength Vicks Vapo Rub
liberally on my chest and under my nose. I swear the fumes made me extra loopy woozy :lol:
Muddy
12-25-2018, 11:37 PM
Ive missed you, lover..
Hal-9000
12-25-2018, 11:42 PM
I love the new Muddy, thanks.
Shouldn't you be presiding over a large killing of the turkey ceremony resplendent with all ze trimmings? :)
Hal-9000
12-26-2018, 12:42 AM
Was it Formula 44D that was loaded with drugs?
I used to get some cough medicine that I think kids are huffing nowadays...really put me out :lol:
Teh One Who Knocks
12-26-2018, 11:16 AM
Was it Formula 44D that was loaded with drugs?
I used to get some cough medicine that I think kids are huffing nowadays...really put me out :lol:
I think that was the stuff that had codeine in it. :-k
Hal-9000
12-26-2018, 08:10 PM
I had chronic asthmatic bronchitis as a kid, complete with puffer and pills for attacks. Took up smoking later to combat some of those effects :thumbsup:
My parents used to give me this bright yellow liquid that tasted like really foul licorice called Tedril/Tedral. Man that stuff was strong.
:lol: Just looked it up and the website referred to it as part of asthma medicines from the 1960's.
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