OT: home cold remedies or over the counter meds for colds

If it works, outlaw it. Sudafed, freon, light bulbs, etc.

Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus

N.American pharmacies used to stock Sudafed which worked well: but I think this is now controlled to inhibit druggies.

When I was (much) younger - I don't know how young you are - I went to the doctor when I got sick. Now I go to the doctor to KEEP from getting sick.

In some regard, having a chronic disease, like diabetes, helps because you need to go in every so often - 90 days, six months - for a routine blood test. This blood - or other - test may provide an early warning or hint that something else is amiss.

On Nov 29, 11:13=A0am, Norminn wrote: SNIP

believer

We did that for our kids 40+ ears ago. Our parents said they did it for us even longer years ago.

You sound like the kinda guy I'd like to talk to. I'm just a layman but I don't like taking medicine because I'm always afraid if I have to take a different medicine while the first one is still in me, what the interactions will be. Hence I don't like to take ANY medicine unless I have to. I'm also afraid of the toxicities that remain in my body from the meds afterward.

My wife makes me take cough medicine now because of my cold but I don't think it works but I do it just for her (so she doesn't keep nagging me giving me added stress).

For a common cold??? I understand your concern (thanks) and I do have a doctor I trust for my colds but 99% of the time I can shake a cold on my own. I have my own methods what I think works for me but I just wanted to hear what others do in case I think that might be better for me as I age. Appreciate your advice.

I agree with you Norminn and that's why I asked. I do have a doctor I trust for colds but I hate to have to spend $100 or so just to shake a cold. I replied earlier to you so I won't repeat it here but appreciate your informative replies.

I'm guessing Adam and Eve used a bottle of Jack when their first kids were teething. Does anyone have quote from Bible or Aristotle?

1. And it came to pass that Eve was heavy with child, and begat Hispah and Bloopa and Spinka, and also daughters.
2. Behold, and it was good. The Gerber factory had to put on another shift. Huggies had to call for mandatory overtime.
3. The Republican tax cuts were still in place, so Adam could afford diapers on one salary. And, it was good.
4. And it came to pass that a decree came from Eden, that the sons and daughters of Adam would issue forth, in disposable diapers, and fire retardent, federally approved zip up sleepers from China, with irritating chemicals used in the processing.
5. And it came to pass, that, behold, there was the top loading washer, which used phosphates, and made the clothes clean, and detergent that made clothes whiter than white.
6. And it came to pass that, Adam was heard to say what a good housekeeper Eve was, even better than June Cleaver.
7. And it came to pass that Eve asked who June Cleaver was, and if she was beautiful. And Eve asked if her butt looked big, in this fig leaf.
8. And it came to pass that Adam knew there was no way to live after that, and he did swollow deeply of the Jack Daniels which had been previously used for teething babies.

Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus

Can you find a cold remedy that puts HER to sleep? Then, you can finish reading the news paper with your box of tissues at hand.

Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus

You sound like the kinda guy I'd like to talk to. I'm just a layman but I don't like taking medicine because I'm always afraid if I have to take a different medicine while the first one is still in me, what the interactions will be. Hence I don't like to take ANY medicine unless I have to. I'm also afraid of the toxicities that remain in my body from the meds afterward.

My wife makes me take cough medicine now because of my cold but I don't think it works but I do it just for her (so she doesn't keep nagging me giving me added stress).

I'll work on it !!! Thanks.

Fun movie. I saw that, years ago. The otherwise ordinary guy is no match for fast food.

Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus

If you liked that statement then I think you'll love this documentary:

Super Size Me by Morgan Spurlock

Nothing a doctor will do can rid you of the cold. You can eliminate or reduce symptoms. In the morning, take an aspirin or two. At night, take an ounce of two of your favorite brandy or liquor and go to bed. Put the $100 into Bayer stock rather than a doctor visit.