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Hump Day Poll: For When You Have the Ickies


It's cold/Covid/flu/RSV season!  šŸ˜•

What are your tried and true methods to help move a case of the ickies along fast?

Well, my immune system has always been a hot mess.  A 7-10 day cold is never less than 14 days for me while the Mr is usually done in 5 if it's bad.   As someone who got sick no less than 2x per year but usually three (four if I really ticked off the universe), masks have been a God send to me.  The only exception being a month ago when whatever evil mold/dust and Lord knows what else knocked the Mr and I's systems for a loop.  (Multiple negative Covid tests)  My only symptoms were inflamed sinuses but a decreased sense of smell (none for two days).  No cough or anything else and this was exacerbated by fumes of stain, paint and all of that crap.

I drank a lot of water which did help thin congestion but I still ended up my usual 14 days sick.  Nothing ever works for me when I have colds (and apparently severe allergies) so I'd be interested to see what helps you feel better and move things along.  I've tried them all.


What are your tried and true methods to help move a case of the ickies along fast?


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  1. The Mr.November 16, 2022 at 6:58ā€ÆAM

    I do think Neti pot can help but there seems to be a fine line between using that and over-using it. Wish I had better methods of dealing with ickies though, so hopefully more people chime in.

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighNovember 16, 2022 at 10:07ā€ÆAM

      I wish my nasal passages didn't protest so much to that thing! I think using 1/3 of the salt packet is the key though

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  2. WoodsyNovember 16, 2022 at 9:04ā€ÆAM

    I don't do much other than drink a lot of water, bone broth, and take Zicam melts every three hours and that does seem to help lessen the time of the severe aches and pains. What does seem to linger no matter what is that dang tickle in the throat with the bit of phlegm that just will not come up for a good two weeks! Wearing masks has been great during the winter when that wind is whipping and my face stays much warmer. I'm a nerd and color coordinate mine. LOL

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighNovember 16, 2022 at 10:08ā€ÆAM

      There's nothing more irritating than that constant clearing of the throat and getting nothing "productive" out of it. We love wearing masks to keep our faces warm too! That reminds me I need to wash up our Snoopy Cmas masks!

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  3. necaNovember 16, 2022 at 9:49ā€ÆAM

    Chicken soup with matzo balls for kim chi ji gae (korean stew).

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  4. My Happy ClanNovember 16, 2022 at 10:03ā€ÆAM

    I'm battling a cold for the past week. Started off as a sore throat, which I assume was due to the mucous. Now it's just congestion and exhaustion, though I do feel like I'm starting a cough. I've been doing hot tea w/ honey, Mucinex and some NyQuil, but honestly, I don't feel like much works. For me, it's all about just riding it out and trying to stay as comfortable as possible. It sucks!

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighNovember 16, 2022 at 10:09ā€ÆAM

      Aww, I'm sorry you're not well! I hope you feel better soon! I have hard time drinking water anyway but especially when I'm sick. I will say it did help thin things out if you want to try to chug for a few days and see if it helps.

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  5. DawnNovember 17, 2022 at 9:32ā€ÆAM

    I love the throat coat licorice tea. I also take a Claritin d and mucinex d (green label). I must have eaten enough dirt as a child cause colds don't find me often

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