Getting rid of a cold FAST!!!
30 July 2004, 02:42 PM
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Getting rid of a cold FAST!!!
Got a stinking cold and for some weird reason lost my voice too, anyway I’m feeling proper ****
. Thing is I’m going to Global Gathering (dance music festival) tomorrow and I don’t want to feel like this, so dose anyone know how to get rid of it for tomorrow??
Took all the usual vitamin tablets and lemsip max strength capsules but I feel no better.
. Thing is I’m going to Global Gathering (dance music festival) tomorrow and I don’t want to feel like this, so dose anyone know how to get rid of it for tomorrow??Took all the usual vitamin tablets and lemsip max strength capsules but I feel no better.
30 July 2004, 02:45 PM
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Most cold/flu remedies are just flavoured paractemol anyway so dont bother paying over the odds for them.
Not a lot you can do but try steam inhalation to release blocked nose/throat before you go.
Chip.
Not a lot you can do but try steam inhalation to release blocked nose/throat before you go.
Chip.
got spag-boll for tea plenty carbs there
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30 July 2004, 03:03 PM
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Take loads of paracetamol/ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine (generic decongestant) to mask the symptoms, keep well hydrated and nourished and wait for your immune system to start killing off the virus, that's all you can do!
30 July 2004, 03:04 PM
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Drink Lots of water
Steam (bowl full of with a towel over so you inhale it)
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I hate working when i have a cold/blocked sinus'- the above does get rid of it quicker, although getting rid of it in 24 hrs is pushing it slightly...........
Drink Lots of water
Steam (bowl full of with a towel over so you inhale it)
sudafed co
I hate working when i have a cold/blocked sinus'- the above does get rid of it quicker, although getting rid of it in 24 hrs is pushing it slightly...........
30 July 2004, 03:17 PM
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I tend to boil the kettle and as it starts to steam breathe in 
although it does start to get hot it'll kill off any infection in the throat/lungs/nose pretty quickly 
although it does start to get hot it'll kill off any infection in the throat/lungs/nose pretty quickly
30 July 2004, 03:22 PM
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Soluble Vitamin C tablets (99p a pack from Asda/Tesco) help me out every time I feel a cold coming on. In fact, I never usually get as far as experiencing the full-blown symptoms! They have 1000% RDA of vitamin C in them and I always have a few pints of water per day with these in. I have no idea why they work but it does the job every time.
30 July 2004, 03:23 PM
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Just been down the shop and got "High Strength 1000mg Vitamin C" tablets. Gona get a hot bath after tea then get an early night. Fingers crossed it will have gone by tomorrow.
30 July 2004, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by davegtt
I tend to boil the kettle and as it starts to steam breathe in although it does start to get hot it'll kill off any infection in the throat/lungs/nose pretty quickly
although it does start to get hot it'll kill off any infection in the throat/lungs/nose pretty quickly
30 July 2004, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by minor_threat
I have no idea why they work but it does the job every time.
30 July 2004, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Harry_Boy
Gallons of orange juice. Works every time....
When you fell a cold / flu starting take 2000mg of vitamin C per day as your body will need it. Drink a reasonable amount of water, but DONT over do it, too much is bad for you. And drink neat Whisky or other strong spirit that you like as it will help kill off the germs etc lurking in your throat.
Do this and 24hrs later you'll feel loads better.
As a long term thing, eat garlic on a regular basis or if your not keen on garlic, try the garlic tablets. It works!
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30 July 2004, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Power Junkie
1000mg vitC every few hours with loads of water.
At best doses this high are pointless because your body can only make good use of a small percentage of what you are taking. At worst it could have harmful effects like kidney damage!
30 July 2004, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Power Junkie
1000mg vitC every few hours with loads of water. It works for me
He doesn't want to go to this festival looking like the Tango man!
30 July 2004, 03:55 PM
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30 July 2004, 03:56 PM
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Max safe daily limit for vit C is 3000mg, anything over that is bad for you.
2000mg is a safe dose, and your body will take in as much as it needs, and it needs LOADS more than normal when you have a cold /flu.
I take 1000mg of vit C every day of my life.
Dr Bob
2000mg is a safe dose, and your body will take in as much as it needs, and it needs LOADS more than normal when you have a cold /flu.
I take 1000mg of vit C every day of my life.
Dr Bob
30 July 2004, 04:21 PM
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Try beechams flu plus capsules.They always work for me.
Global gathering is just down the road from me..can here it from my house.No need to pay the ticket price i guess!
Global gathering is just down the road from me..can here it from my house.No need to pay the ticket price i guess!
30 July 2004, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by urban
Loads of sex with your girlfriend/wife
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