I've got a cold...

[Modular]

I've been drinking dang near 2 gallons of water a day, some Sudafed (starting today) and waiting it out. I need some other alternatives. I'm going on vacation tomorrow and I'm not willing to take this shiat with me.

 

[NuroMancer]

Sleep.

 

[Chronoshock]

More cowbell?

 

[ThePresence]

Summer colds suck.
You have my sympathies.

 

[GregGreen]

I am a believer in evolutionary medicine. In turn, I won't take any medicines that would bring a fever down, stop a runny nose, stop a sore throat, etc unless it was absolutely necessary. Might take some Advil which can help a little with swelling, but that is about it. Just lots of water, rest, and eating healthy foods.

 

[jme5343]

I'm in exactly the same boat. Felt like I was getting a cold, leaving for vacation Friday.

I take my vitamins as usual, but also take a garlic pill with each meal. I also drink a LOT of water as you're doing. I feel better already. I should take the garlic pill every day, but sometimes I slack off.

FWIW Zicam and similar remedies did nothing for me. I tried that with four or five colds...

 

[George P Burdell]

Homemade chicken soup with lots of black pepper.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Something insanely spicy

 

[Auryg]

Originally posted by: jmebonner
I'm in exactly the same boat. Felt like I was getting a cold, leaving for vacation Friday.

I take my vitamins as usual, but also take a garlic pill with each meal. I also drink a LOT of water as you're doing. I feel better already. I should take the garlic pill every day, but sometimes I slack off.

FWIW Zicam and similar remedies did nothing for me. I tried that with four or five colds...

I've had the opposite experience with zinc. If I pop Cold-Eze like crazy the first few days of a cold, it'll be gone in under a week. Otherwise, it takes me atleast 2 My immune system sucks.