I know its been asked but maybe some new responses or experiences to share?

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Melissa75</b></i>

I find that Ibuprofen can mask the chills and body aches that signal infected congestion for me. If I were you, I would hold the advil for 8 hours and if I felt those things, I would start antibiotics. If not, then I'd hold off. </end quote></div>

I actually only take ibuprofren once a day, usualy at night before bed, so I do go all day without taking anything. This is a great point though! Many meds just mask our symptoms. That's why I usually only take cold meds if I absolutely need them, so I don't mask what I need to "know" about my colds/flu.

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Melissa75</b></i>

I find that Ibuprofen can mask the chills and body aches that signal infected congestion for me. If I were you, I would hold the advil for 8 hours and if I felt those things, I would start antibiotics. If not, then I'd hold off. </end quote></div>

I actually only take ibuprofren once a day, usualy at night before bed, so I do go all day without taking anything. This is a great point though! Many meds just mask our symptoms. That's why I usually only take cold meds if I absolutely need them, so I don't mask what I need to "know" about my colds/flu.

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Melissa75</b></i>

I find that Ibuprofen can mask the chills and body aches that signal infected congestion for me. If I were you, I would hold the advil for 8 hours and if I felt those things, I would start antibiotics. If not, then I'd hold off. </end quote></div>

I actually only take ibuprofren once a day, usualy at night before bed, so I do go all day without taking anything. This is a great point though! Many meds just mask our symptoms. That's why I usually only take cold meds if I absolutely need them, so I don't mask what I need to "know" about my colds/flu.

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Melissa75</b></i>

I find that Ibuprofen can mask the chills and body aches that signal infected congestion for me. If I were you, I would hold the advil for 8 hours and if I felt those things, I would start antibiotics. If not, then I'd hold off. </end quote>

I actually only take ibuprofren once a day, usualy at night before bed, so I do go all day without taking anything. This is a great point though! Many meds just mask our symptoms. That's why I usually only take cold meds if I absolutely need them, so I don't mask what I need to "know" about my colds/flu.

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Melissa75</b></i>
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<br />I find that Ibuprofen can mask the chills and body aches that signal infected congestion for me. If I were you, I would hold the advil for 8 hours and if I felt those things, I would start antibiotics. If not, then I'd hold off. </end quote>
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<br />I actually only take ibuprofren once a day, usualy at night before bed, so I do go all day without taking anything. This is a great point though! Many meds just mask our symptoms. That's why I usually only take cold meds if I absolutely need them, so I don't mask what I need to "know" about my colds/flu.
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ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>

I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma, the fall season means major allergy season. Jordan always suffers with head cold-like symptoms. It causes his asthma component to flare up, and he gets quite miserable. Have you been tested for allergies? You said you don't "feel" sick, so it's something I'd explore if I were you.

Stacey</end quote></div>

I was treated for allergies years and years ago, but will bring this up at clinic next week. I was then only allergic to dust mites, but that was also when we lived in a different state, so its possible they weren't testing for things I AM allergic to that are here in the desert.

This may also explain why I didn't get any relief of my nasal congestion at all this time around when I took cold meds. Hmmmm....

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>

I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma, the fall season means major allergy season. Jordan always suffers with head cold-like symptoms. It causes his asthma component to flare up, and he gets quite miserable. Have you been tested for allergies? You said you don't "feel" sick, so it's something I'd explore if I were you.

Stacey</end quote></div>

I was treated for allergies years and years ago, but will bring this up at clinic next week. I was then only allergic to dust mites, but that was also when we lived in a different state, so its possible they weren't testing for things I AM allergic to that are here in the desert.

This may also explain why I didn't get any relief of my nasal congestion at all this time around when I took cold meds. Hmmmm....

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>

I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma, the fall season means major allergy season. Jordan always suffers with head cold-like symptoms. It causes his asthma component to flare up, and he gets quite miserable. Have you been tested for allergies? You said you don't "feel" sick, so it's something I'd explore if I were you.

Stacey</end quote></div>

I was treated for allergies years and years ago, but will bring this up at clinic next week. I was then only allergic to dust mites, but that was also when we lived in a different state, so its possible they weren't testing for things I AM allergic to that are here in the desert.

This may also explain why I didn't get any relief of my nasal congestion at all this time around when I took cold meds. Hmmmm....

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>

I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma, the fall season means major allergy season. Jordan always suffers with head cold-like symptoms. It causes his asthma component to flare up, and he gets quite miserable. Have you been tested for allergies? You said you don't "feel" sick, so it's something I'd explore if I were you.

Stacey</end quote>

I was treated for allergies years and years ago, but will bring this up at clinic next week. I was then only allergic to dust mites, but that was also when we lived in a different state, so its possible they weren't testing for things I AM allergic to that are here in the desert.

This may also explain why I didn't get any relief of my nasal congestion at all this time around when I took cold meds. Hmmmm....

ladybug · Sep 9, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JORDYSMOM</b></i>
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<br />I don't know where you live, but here in Oklahoma, the fall season means major allergy season. Jordan always suffers with head cold-like symptoms. It causes his asthma component to flare up, and he gets quite miserable. Have you been tested for allergies? You said you don't "feel" sick, so it's something I'd explore if I were you.
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<br />Stacey</end quote>
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<br />I was treated for allergies years and years ago, but will bring this up at clinic next week. I was then only allergic to dust mites, but that was also when we lived in a different state, so its possible they weren't testing for things I AM allergic to that are here in the desert.
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<br />This may also explain why I didn't get any relief of my nasal congestion at all this time around when I took cold meds. Hmmmm....
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ladybug · Sep 9, 2008