Most likely it will pass. Try to sleep in an easy chair, that might help your breathing. I had a cold over Christmas and it passed. I was ok.
Boil some water so your house is humid. That always helps a cold. Try to do whatever helps you to rest or relax. Take care
Ann

Hi Cass - just a few basics, at the moment.
* Generally speaking, myasthenics must avoid cold meds, that contain magnesium. (''Airborne'' and similar medicines - are loaded with magnesium.)
* Give yourself as much rest as you possibly can. And the better, the quality of rest? That - can accomplish quite a bit.
* If you feel that you have been sick with a cold or flu bug, longer than a week? And you are no better? Maybe it's time to see your physician. Keep in mind: some antibiotics are also - not good for people with MG.

That's the short list! (Told you - it would only take a minute!)
Stay tuned. There will be other people, with better info.
- Ross (Maine)
Sidenote: there has been an awful cold bug, making the rounds - since well before the New Year. I have managed to avoid it. But a lot of people around me, came down with the bug. These were otherwise healthy people, and it took them - a good 3 weeks - to get over this particular strain.

There has been an awful cold bug around....I picked one up this year, and it resurfaced for a small scare, only to leave quickly. Glad too, who likes those nasty colds?

If it is sleep you are after, I remember asking my Neuro if it was "ok" to take NyQuil to get some sleep when I had a cough last year. I never did take it, and just toughed through it. She said it was ok, and said to try to limit it, of course. The Nyquil just knocks you out, so make sure you are ready for bed IF you decide to try it.

I wish you well...Get some rest.

I am battling it right now. This virus is a whopper. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Rest, rest, rest. Those that know me will laugh, but I actually cleared my schedule to stay home yesterday and today. If you are running a fever, see an MD. I am told that the fevers are what really tucker our breathing muscles out. All of the above suggestions are good. I wish mine would get over already as I want to start my Imuran, but feel feeling lousy with a cold would possibly mask a reaction to the med. I have IVIG this week, so hopefully that will help.

I hope you are feeling better today. I recently came down with a nasty cold and NyQuil was what my neuro recommended and told me to stay away from Benadryl. I also brought out the Vicks vapo rub.....yep, it's still out there....and that seems to help with my breathing. Sleep, rest, and sleep some more.
Larissa

Thanks for the advice. Im still feeling sick with a cold. My cough is getting better. I went to the doctors and gave me some meds for my cough so I can sleep at night. My body feels so tired and weak. I just want to sleep which I have been doing. Sometimes I feel like no one understands how I feel and I have known I have had MG for almost 2 years now and I still feel alone. I had to be put back on prednisone for my pain in my joints and no energy, I couldn't move. Thanks again

This group has gone a long way in making me feel "not alone" in this. Feel free to continue posting your questions, ups, downs...The wonderful friends here will envelope you with caring and share their experience freely.

hoping you feel better today

Cassy, I'm glad you got in to see your doctor and got some medication to help you get some rest. Remember any illness or stress is going to cause your MG to get worse, take care of yourself and give yourself time to recover.
I've followed and looked into the cold medicine question over the last couple of months. As always there seems to be a wide variety of responses to cold meds. Several have said their neuro warns them away from benadryl but the generally accepted pre-treatment for ivig includes benadryl. I've taken it with no problems. I'm sure there are others who have had significant problems with it. I guess it is another case of we have to try things carefully and see how they work out for us.
I hope you feel understood and welcomed here.
Cathi

cough going on 3 weeks now. Just won't quit. I also use Vicks at night