Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

I just have a bit of a sore throat and congestion. I would normally take Advil or DayQuil, but since I can't now, any home remedies? It's not really worth a trip to the doctor, but I just want my nose to clear up! So uncomfortable! blah!

Re: Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

Saline spray or the neti pot. Also gargle with salt water and lots of tea with honey and lemon. Good luck. Feel better!

Re: Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

I was going to say gargle with salt water, if you have pain tylenol, I have been sick this whole week and I heated up hot water and added lemon and honey and it really broke up the congestion. (I got that from one of the LIF ladies) Hot showers helped too.

Re: Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

Thanks ladies! Still sick today, but I am gonig to try the hot water, lemon and honey thing...hope it works!

Re: Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

I took Robitussin

Re: Uuugghhhh! I'm sick! What can I take??

ugh, i woke up terribly sick too. headache, severely sore throat, nasal drip going into my throat, stuffy nose...

I have no idea how I was fine and then i woke up THIS sick! Usually I run for the NYQUIL liquid at night, and nyquil gel caps for the day and sniff vicks vapor rub all the time. Well... we can't do that anymore.

I have tried the salt water rinses, but I don't know if it has worked yet. For temporary throat and nose relief... I have been having plain hot water with actual slices of real lemon mixed with honey... and its actually really tasty and momentarily stops the symptoms. too bad they come back so quick.

sleep a lot, if you can. i cant breathe so its hard to sleep at least laying down.

good luck!