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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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I got the flu :(
I went to visit DH in Atlantic City this week while he had training for his job and I came down with a serious case of the flu  The hacking cough I have is unbearable  I called my Dr to find out what I could take and she said Robitussen  I hate taking medicine to begin with!! And to have NO other alternative than to do so while pregnant make me so unseasy  I couldn't go without taking something, it's that bad. Every part of my body hurts, even my hair 
Anyone else have any other "home" remedies to fight this? I don't want to take any more Robitussen... it scares me
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Posted 12/13/06 1:45 PM  |
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Briannasmommy
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Christina
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Re: I got the flu :(
Hope u feel better 
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| Posted 12/13/06 1:46 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: I got the flu :(
Yes for coughs - take a warm shower (if you have a shower/tub) sit on the floor and let the hot water run over your head and chest - take a warm cloth and heat it up and hold it over your chest - it will help loosen it up. If you really want to steam - turn the water on really hot and close the bathroom door and just sit in the bathroom and let the steam collect and deep breath it. Watch taking too hot a shower if you have a fever it will raise your body temp.
Steam as much as you can to open up, also drink plenty of hot fluids (like hot lemonade if you don't want to drink tea or decaf tea). Or you can put some orange juice into hot water. Just keep hydrated it helps a lot.
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| Posted 12/13/06 2:01 PM |
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Sweetpea130000
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Shandra
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Re: I got the flu :(
no remedies, but feel better.
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| Posted 12/13/06 2:09 PM |
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nmp070106
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Nicole
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Re: I got the flu :(
nothing for you but waned to tell u to feel better!
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| Posted 12/13/06 2:40 PM |
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partyof6
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Re: I got the flu :(
omg..feel better--the flu is horrendous.
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| Posted 12/13/06 4:28 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: I got the flu :(
Your Dr knows this right? Pregnant women need to be monitored very closely when they have the flu. Dehydration can happen and you dont even know it.
Please make sure you keep in touch with your OBGYN.
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| Posted 12/13/06 4:28 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: I got the flu :(
Feel Better!
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| Posted 12/13/06 5:04 PM |
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chelle
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Re: I got the flu :(
Posted by dm24angel
Your Dr knows this right? Pregnant women need to be monitored very closely when they have the flu. Dehydration can happen and you dont even know it.
Please make sure you keep in touch with your OBGYN.
Yes, they know. I called them while I was away to see what I was able to take and be safe with. I have another appointment on Tues, so if this B_______ continues... I'll be sure to get something to cure me.
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| Posted 12/13/06 7:01 PM |
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Reese1106
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Re: I got the flu :(
Awwwww! Feel better soon, Chelle! Did you ask your pharmacist if they know of any other homeopathic rememdies? I wish I had some but I don't know anything that doesn't involve alcohol!
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| Posted 12/13/06 8:32 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Christine
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Re: I got the flu :(
What about Vic's vapor rub? My MIL recommended it last week when I had a nasty cold and I have to admit it really helped.
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| Posted 12/13/06 8:33 PM |
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: I got the flu :(
I'd try Vic and a humidfier to help you breathe. Hot showers, no baths, but not for too long. LOTS of liquid...you should be drinking as much as possible. Drown in water. Of course, see your doctor.
Feel better soon.
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