My head is going to burst....

[cywpamela]

Well at first I thought it was allergies as I spent last weekend outside. But 5 days later I'm realizing that this a massive head cold and I cant seem to shake it. I hate taking pills and meds for anything (stubborn like that and dont like putting chemicals in my body) so Im literally dying. I now look like Rudolphs long lost cousin my nose is so red.

Does anyone have any advice that I could do or take that will make my head from feeling like it's a helium balloon and my nose is so raw it hurts to breathe.

HELP.....

[HappyCappy]

Have you put vick's in hot water, and put your head over it with a towel?

Is it draining out at least? I'm just asking as I'm assuming your nose is now running.

I sometimes get a sinus cold so bad it backs all the way up, and I end up needed antibiodics to unclog it.

You could try Eciliptic bath salts and go soak in the tub for a bit.

Other than that either go see a doctor or go the pharmacy and talk to the pharmacy and get the proper cold stuff.

[cywpamela]

Ok...thanks for the tips.
I will try the vicks thingy with the towel for sure. Yes it is draining...non stop. I almsot feel like sticking the kleenex up my nose. It's constant. I will give it a couple more days and if not getting better I will go and get the proper drugs needed.

[martyp]

I've had colds like that, and I completely sympathize. However, I'm what I consider to be a 'rational' drug user, and I think you should consider joining my ranks.

When it comes to ailments that will pass in time, like colds, flus, my hayfever and even 'the runs', I prefer to let my body do it's own cleaning up. BUT, when I need to be functioning as close to optimal as possible, like when I have to go into the office, take care of kids, not risk infecting others, etc., then I'll quite happily take any overpriced pharmaceutical that promises relief.

Lady, take a pill.

[cywpamela]

LOL..
I get the point....Ok tomorrow I will stop at the pharmacy and get some pills!

[roxemma]

When I went for my physio (3 times a weeks), the minute I was able to sit up, my head would automaticaly start pounding. The OT would bring me an ice pack wrapped with a towel and apply it where it hurt (to most). Within 20 minutes my headache was gone.
Now, everytime I have a headache (from a cold and/or anything else), I continue using the ice pack. It works great for me.
I know you said you do not like meds, but if you were to try something, Tylenol - Sinus (extra strenght) works well when you feel like your head will explode.
I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Take care,
Roxanne

P.S. I'm a CYW too!!!

[cywpamela]

Thanks a bunch roxemma..

[chantel]

Make sure you drink plenty of liquids . Eat oranges or the fresh orange juice are also good for headaches and of course the natural antibiotic- chicken soup.Hope you feel better soon.

[sherbear]

we all just went through that at my house. I now have broncitis but I have asthma so that brought it on. I put vicks on my forhead and chest and back. Also chicken soup with pepper and garlic inhale the steam and eat the soup it clears your head. forget about all the over the counter stuff they dont work. I like you dont like to add more then necassary. good luck I hope ya feel better soon. If it makes you feel better. I look like rudolph too:(

[cywpamela]

Well thank you everyone for the advice. I now feel much better......

[babyhuggies]

Glad your feeling better ! ....now it's my turn.some nasty cold that i managed to hold off until after my daughter's 16 b-day has now taken over completely. Coughing,sneezing,major headache...not nice at all.
It's been going around my house but i've heard from so many people that they have been getting this cold also.hope to get over this soon.....

[cywpamela]

Hope you start to feel better soon. It is a nasty head cold and spreads quickly. Everyone has it at work and just when you think it's gone...it reappears.........:(