[HPFGU-OTChatter] flu remedies

[Dina Lerret]

Still alive. :-)

On 4/7/06, Martha Shaffer <mskeshaffer at earthlink.net> wrote:

> First, never take more than the recommendation on the box or bottle.  I
> think you double dosed on aspirin, but if you just did it the one time, you
> should be okay.
>
> Was it plain alka-seltzer, or a combination product?

Before bed, double-dosed on the Alka Seltzer flu (took four tablets at
once and didn't take anymore after - eight tablets max in 24hrs is
what the box says) then I take Day-quil capsules (about couple dosages
spread over six hour intervals).

> I would recommend acetaminophen, following manufacturers recommendations,
> generally 2 tabs every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 8 tabs a day.
>
> Keep hydrated!  Caffienated beverages count as negative.  You need to
> replace 1 glass for every caffienated beverage, in addition to the 8 a day
> you need.

Never did make the eight a day recommendation, unless I'm sweating
like a dog in heat. {g}  Of course, this is Florida and give it
another couple weeks for those temperatures to skyrocket.

> The acetaminophen should make you feel tons better.

Whatever kicked in did the job.  General body aches and headache are
gone.  Only that congested feeling is left.  Not quite nasal as much
now but I can definitely feel build up in my lungs.  Ah, the joy of
the body's attempts at clearing out that gunk--hacking coughs,
spitting, and runny nose. {chuckle}

>  For nasal decongestion,
> you could try a saline nose spray or pseudoephedrine.  AVOID Afrin and
> related nasal sprays.  The nose will become addicted to them, and you'll be
> congested from rebound congestion.
>
> Echinicea has had mixed results- it is no longer recommended for daily use
> in preventing infection, but can have use in limiting duration of illness.
> So you could use this now if you wish.

Thanks for the advice!

Dina