Hi leanora,

sorry to hear you're not feeling well, if it's just viral, i usually take lempsip it works a treat and my doc is always fine with me taking it, u just have to stick it out, remember our bodies are sicker than the general population so give it some time, and rest, if it's bacterial, you should see your doc, he might give u antibiotics, that's what i get when it becomes bacterial.if you have any questions please feel free to contact me, take care hope u feel betterx

I just finished a month of colds and congestion. Ever since I can remember being diagnosed, it has always been my weakness. However, I tried some natural remedies like apple cider vinegar mixed with honey..and helped with congestion a bit. I also use salt water for my sinuses each night and nasal breathe strips. Of course, the best way to get over a cold is REST!!

Hi,
You may need to be on anti-biotics. If it started out as viral, it can turn into a bacterial infection in your lungs and sinus's. I only say this because almost EVERY TIME I get a cold, it turns into a sinus/bronchitis infection and I need prednisone and anti-biotics. DO NOT take echinacea or goldenseal products and if you dont get better within the next day, go to the dr. I use to suffer for weeks before i finally went to the dr. Now, after a week of being sick, I go see my dr.

Also, if you feel a cold coming on, I have a wonderful SAFE and natural remedy that I will start the moment I start to feel sick and it has kept me from needing anti-biotics if I start it right away. Here it is.You take it 2-3 times a day
1 capsule garlic oil
1 grapefruit seed extract tablet
1-2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar with the MOTHER (it can also be made into a drink)
Tablespoon or RAW honey
And, just so you know, I get sick all the time from the plaq. supressing my immune system. It really stinks.
Feel better
Melissa

If your chest gets any worse, it may no longer be viral and you should see your doctor. Keep track of your temperature.

I can't even remember the last time I had a cold since I was diagnosed with Lupus. I'm thinking all those blood cells get together and attack my cold ahead of time. Plus, I get a flu shot every year. I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

If unsure as to what to take with all you are already taking ... call your doctor to be sure. Just make sure you don't let the chest congestion go too far.

I'm keeping you in my good thoughts.
peace and love ... Kyle Anne

Like Kyle Anne, I don't seem to get many colds at all - even if my husband and the boys get them. I don't get flu injections, but that is mainly because I forget, rather than a conscious decision. I do agree you should get antibiotics if it lasts for too long and begins to settle on your chest. I tend to get throat infections, though, so I gargle with a sage tea if I feel a bit scratchy...the resort to antibiotics if it sticks around too long. Hope you feel better soon

Hi,
I'm a big believer in the flu shot and my Internist has recommended I take it every year (and that was about 15 yrs ago). Even if I do get sick, the symptoms are not so bad.
However, this seems a little late for you. For sinus issues I like to recommend a Netti pot a.k.a. saline (salt) sinus rinse. This is a natural way of healing your sinuses and has changed my life. I also like to make a really nice garlic/cabbage soup. Also, sleep sleep sleep! If I can contain myself to bed for a day or two that helps my recovery speed up by a week.
There are some super nasty bugs out there this year so if you do feel like your symptoms are complicating, see your physician and have him prescribe the right treatment for you. I personally like to take an expectorant and get the "gooo" out.
Get well soon! :)

There this new article out in mercola.com Turns out that we need to get VitD during the winter time because we stay indoors and don't get that much sun. That weakens our immune system and we catch the flu, etc.
So I would say..try to see how much Vit D youre getting from your vitamins.

My doctor always kicks my prednisone up some, I use a nebulizer and give myself 3 breathing treatments a day and drink hot lemon and honey water. My Doc also KEEPS me on a regular dose of Bactrim. That has helped keep me from catching as many colds etc. However, this year I am exposed to more of the general population through my daughter who works with the public and our roommate. The roommate brought the cold home and spread the germs generously through the house. He doesn't believe in going to the doctor and thinks any time he gets sick it will just run it's course and then he will be well again. Wished it worked that way for me! Because of the cold I have not been able to get my flu shot. Once every 5 years I also get a pnumonia shot.

sorry your not to good,but i must admit through out my ilness i have never suffered a cold or flu symtoms,crazy i know,even though i have copd,yes cough i get colds no..soar throat yes but not worth docs visit,and that suprise me,with lupus..thought i be wide open to infection?..maybe u need to be on antibiotics low dose to try stop this,reucurring,hope u feel better soon
hugs
lozzy