Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.

Warning About General Health Care Questions


 

Mahalo Answers is a great place to start your research into General Health Care questions, but it's not the final answer.

Mahalo Answers is not a substitute for informed professional advice. If you desire or require professional advice, please consult a qualified provider who is licensed in your state or country. You should always seek independent professional advice before acting on any opinion, advice, or information available on Mahalo Answers.

 
 


Next Question

Answered Question

rocknroll... rocknroll...
 
December 24, 2008 09:33 AM

I'm getting sick! What should I do?

I get sick this exact time every year, so I'm always miserable with a cold on Christmas morning. I'm just now starting to feel the scratchy throat and congestion setting in.
What can I do to prevent myself from getting sicker?
Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

srt4cab3 srt4cab3
 
 December 24, 2008 09:37 AM
You can start using this stuff called Zicam. It quotes right on the box "Actually shortens the cold!"

Source(s):
http://www.zicam.com/

Asker's Rating:
• Selected because it had the most helpful ratings


Helpful Answer?  (1)   (0)    Tip srt4cab3 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
drmatt drmatt
 
December 24, 2008 02:56 PM
Anectodally, I've heard that Zicam doesn't work all that well.

Then again... the placebo effect works!

Report
 
 
angieh angieh
 
December 24, 2008 03:37 PM
I tried Zicam recently after a recommendation from a friend and truly believe that it works. I generally stay sick for 2-3 weeks, but with the Zicam, the cold was gone in just over a week. It's expensive and there are some risks with taking that much Zinc by nose (there are oral versions available) but I think it is worth it.

Report
 
 
glaspell glaspell
 
December 27, 2008 07:05 AM
Also, take Cold-Eeze the day you get the symptoms. I'm not a big Zicam fan, but I love Cold-Eeze, and my logical/skeptical partner does, too. I know my body pretty well, and it's saved me from colds many times. The least yechy, Zinc-y flavor we've found is the Lemon Lime flavor, which cuts the zinc taste a bit.

Report
 
 

Other Answers (4)

Sort By
tjager tjager
 
December 24, 2008 09:44 AM
Echinacea and vitamin C works for my husband.
Source(s):
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20070626/study-echinacea-cuts-colds-...


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip tjager for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
drmatt drmatt
 
December 24, 2008 02:55 PM
I have found that adding Goldenseal to Echinacea "turbo boosts" the effect.

Report
 
 
jabba jabba
 
December 24, 2008 10:42 AM
I'll tell you what you should NOT do. Ironically, I read that ingesting vitamin C while you are sick or getting sick can somehow be counterproductive. Vitamin C should only be used to prevent sickness. When you're sick with the common cold, the best thing to ingest is soda for some reason..dark liquids. Root Beer or Ginger Ale. I would drink a soft drink now.
Source(s):
http://www.lifeorganizers.com/fit/index.php/2007/10/22/does-vitamin-c-help-...


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip jabba for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
au071 au071
 
December 24, 2008 04:02 PM
Seems like some chronicle condition, you may want to check with your doctor.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip au071 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
becky becky
 
December 25, 2008 06:47 PM
I personally highly recommend Nyquil at night and Alka Seltzer cold during the day to help alleviate symptoms. If this is a chronic condition, it may be related to some type of seasonal allergies or other condition which you may want to pursue with your doctor.


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip becky for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All General Health Care Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • buddawiggi
    buddawiggi
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    27543 Points
    M$789.91 Earned
  • opher
    opher
    Purple Belt
    4443 Points
    M$196.22 Earned
  • annelisle
    annelisle
    Purple Belt
    2997 Points
    M$91.22 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1614)
twitter(947)
iphone(465)
music(459)
google(357)
food(321)
internet(305)
online(295)
beer(279)
money(262)
facebook(255)
movies(255)
apple(251)
aotd(235)
answers(224)
health(219)
video(207)
dog(205)
free(204)
windows(196)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget