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I'm full of cold or flu. Taken some paraceptamol to reduce the fever. What do you like to do to feel better even for a short period of time. Need some tips! Feeling so crap

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[-] Anomalocarididae@pawb.social 2 points 1 year ago

Spicy food. It makes your nose run like crazy depending on spice level, but it's not a thick, stuffy feeling. It gets the juices flowing! Hydrates your nostrils so you can blow your nose easier.

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For a cold?

Soup, spicy food, hot drinks, salt water gargle, and sometimes I'll use OTC cold medicine (but be careful because they usually have tylenol in them so you don't want to drink or take other medicines that can fuck up your liver).

[-] Gleddified@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Sudafed typically gets me the best results when I have the flu

[-] ManosTheHandsOfFate@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

In my US state you have to make sure you ask at the pharmacy counter for the good stuff. The OTC product from the regular shelf is junk.

[-] CodingAndCoffee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

If you're congested, put 12 drops of the spiciest hot sauce you can get in a small cup of water and gargle it and swish it around like mouthwash.

You won't enjoy it, but you will be able to breathe.

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[-] MrBakedBeansOnToast@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I like Lemsip. It’s basically paracetamol like you already use but contains pseudoephidrine as well as an “upper”.

[-] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I swear that high dose vitamin D helps me when I have a viral infection, but only if I start taking it early on. Tylenol for fever, maybe also ibuprofen if there are a lot of aches and pains.

Feel better soon, OP!

[-] nyoooom@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Just as a note, if you're not sure if you have COVID or not, avoid ibuprofen as it can make some COVID symptoms worse

Good luck!

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[-] Khalic@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

Whole chicken broth with tons of legumes. This shit works miracles

[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

Opioids always make me feel better. Methadone is slow onset, long duration, ideal for getting over the worst. Tramadol is cheap and plentiful. They are addictive so don't take them for more than a day or two.

[-] Pratai@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Opioids for cold/flu? Wtf man. This is the shiittiest advice for help with a cold I’ve ever seen.

[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Give it a blast, what's the worst that could happen?

[-] Pratai@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago

Sorry, I’m not a junkie.

[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

You've clearly got nothing to feel sorry for, don't worry about it.

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