Help. Sick & 20k on Saturday

workout_junkee

Ugh, I woke up this morning with drainage, sore throat and ringing ears. I have a feeling my allergies finally kicked in for the season. I am freaked out because they always turn into a sinus infection and it is too early to go in and get meds. I don't want to be sick Saturday!

Do you guys have any tips/suggestions/OTC that may help. I took Zyrtec & MucinexD this morning. I am not sure if there is something better I can do/eat/take.

workout_junkee

Bump.

keithgi

You sound like me. Once the drainage starts, I end up w/a chest cold unless I can get it stopped. Sounds like you've done the right things w/the Zyrtec and the Mucinex. Have you tried using a Netti Pot? I haven't yet, but when I was in to see my Doc last time I asked him about it and he is an allergy sufferer and uses one. I need to do some research and pick one up. Get some rest and I hope you're able to kick the bug.

Best wishes for getting better and on your 20k!

SPBROOKS68

You sound like me. Once the drainage starts, I end up w/a chest cold unless I can get it stopped. Sounds like you've done the right things w/the Zyrtec and the Mucinex. Have you tried using a Netti Pot? I haven't yet, but when I was in to see my Doc last time I asked him about it and he is an allergy sufferer and uses one. I need to do some research and pick one up. Get some rest and I hope you're able to kick the bug.

Best wishes for getting better and on your 20k!

I use a netti pot as the ENT said I would never get another sinus infection if I did - SO FAR SO GOOD - but it is not a pleasant thing and I talk like I am congested for about 30 minutes afterward.

I was also told to take my zyrtec year round not just when the pollen was bad. but I am only diagnosed as allergic to household mold and dust-which I can't seem to get away from:huh:

workout_junkee

Thanks. I will try the netti pot.