Author Topic: Bad cold! (Read 2627 times)

waterbuffalofarmer · « **on:** September 29, 2015, 10:12:29 am »

So I caught a cold the day before yesterday, not able to sleep properly for a few hours I got up at 4 am, saw the sun rise nicely

(one good thing I suppose). The thing is I need it to be gone by this weekend, as I have to go and see a relative of mine, how can I make a cold go in such a short time, without staying in bed all day? I am already taking echinacea, vitamin c and paracetemol and fluids, is there anything else that I may be missing? Advice greatly appreciated.
Cheers

pgkevet · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2015, 11:58:11 am »

Ultimate cold remedy

One I invented some years ago. Bring a bottle of ribena just to the simmer. Remove from stove, add 1 bottle dark rum. Sip slowly. When you wake up the cold is gone (apart from a slight headache).

Theory...why be conscious through the discomfort. Alcohol is a good sterliszer..a thoroghly rinsed throat, all that vapour in your nasal passages and lungs..got to be good. Add a soupcon of undestroyed vit C and blackcurrant oils (antioxidants)...gotta be good.
_{(warning ..do not take if suffering from incipient liver failure)}

Jukes Mum · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:25:47 pm »

Rest and keep warm

The blackcurrent and rum idea does sound fun though

Cosmore · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:45:35 pm »

Try a galss of hot milk, add a teaspoon of honey and a good measure of whiskey just before going to bed - you'll sleep like a baby. I might not get rid of the cold but you'll feel better!

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:51:31 pm »

Ty guys I really appreciate everything, I might just try them

Q · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:11:42 pm »

Quote from: pgkevet on September 29, 2015, 11:58:11 am

Ultimate cold remedy

One I invented some years ago. Bring a bottle of ribena just to the simmer. Remove from stove, add 1 bottle dark rum. Sip slowly. When you wake up the cold is gone (apart from a slight headache).

....the cold is gone along with approx 4 days.......

clydesdaleclopper · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:14:42 pm »

Quote from: Cosmore on September 29, 2015, 12:45:35 pm

Try a galss of hot milk, add a teaspoon of honey and a good measure of whiskey just before going to bed - you'll sleep like a baby. I might not get rid of the cold but you'll feel better!

Eugh - here I was hoping for a cure for the horrid cold that I am suffering from too and like my OH suggested honey and whisky are given as the solution - two of the things most guaranteed to turn my stomach. I guess being sick would take my mind off the cold

Roxy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2015, 01:13:52 pm »

I hope you have managed to get rid of the cold.

I rarely get colds, but when I do, they are bad. And of course I have to struggle on because of the livestock. Three weeks ago tomorrow, on the day I was going to the Wesmorland Show I woke up with a sore throat, so it did spoil my day out somewhat. Then I started with a cough, and it went on and on. Now I am left with catarrah, and still coughing/

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2015, 05:47:59 pm »

Colds virtually gone. I slept well last night, having taken 2 paracetemol , now am coughing it all up and my nose isn't as blocked up but nearly clear. I think I pummelled it with vitamin c, thyme tincture, paracetemol, loads of honey and lemons and tons of water. I should be better, hopefully, by Saturday. Thanks for all the advice guys and I think I'll have a nice drink to celebrate once am better.