How to beat a cold?

**yeahbuddy289** · 12-13-2013, 08:22 PM

So I have been battling this cold for about two weeks now and some days I feel better than other but I havent gotten fully sick yet. I have been taking "emergen-C", eating fairly well, I have continued to lift (probably not the best idea but I havent been sick enough to justify taking some days off). Anyone have any tips? Is it worth seeing a dr.?

**derekkpapa1** · 12-13-2013, 08:49 PM

bottle of night quil couple layers and go to bed early hydrated

**austinite** · 12-13-2013, 08:52 PM

Vitamin C and L-Cysteine works great for me. Doesn't instantly cure a common cold, but certainly gets it over with quicker.

AD · 12-13-2013, 08:53 PM

2 wks is a little long for it to be just a common cold. are you allergic to something? taking any anti-histamine?

**yeahbuddy289** · 12-13-2013, 08:58 PM

I do have allergies... maybe I should take some zyrtec or something.... Austinite that "emergen-c" I have been taking has like 1000mg of vitamin c in it... plus I drink orange juice every day and usually some grape juice. Idk whats going on its been two weeks of feeling semi-sick and run down I just want to beat this.

AD · 12-13-2013, 09:18 PM

zyrtec or zyrtec-d. once everyday till it clears.

**yeahbuddy289** · 12-13-2013, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by AD

zyrtec or zyrtec-d. once everyday till it clears.

Just took one man... hope it helps. Thank you.

**DSM4Life** · 12-13-2013, 09:27 PM

Masturbate it out. What? It's worth a try isn't it?

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-13-2013, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by yeahbuddy289

I do have allergies... maybe I should take some zyrtec or something.... Austinite that "emergen-c" I have been taking has like 1000mg of vitamin c in it... plus I drink orange juice every day and usually some grape juice. Idk whats going on its been two weeks of feeling semi-sick and run down I just want to beat this.

I was sick for a month. Could be a virus. Eat chicken noodle soup with vit c and Netti pot and nasal spray. Plenty if fluids. Sleep seemed to help. Hope ya feel better.

**Igifuno** · 12-13-2013, 10:27 PM

Do all of the above (yes, even DSMs suggestion). It all helps.

Hope you kick it soon man.

**Honkey_Kong** · 12-14-2013, 05:45 AM

Eventhough you really don't feel like it, the best thing for a cold is food. Your body needs extra energy when it's fighting an illness. Fuel it.

You also need plenty of rest and fluids.

**Lunk1** · 12-14-2013, 08:05 AM

Zinc, Magnesium and Vit A! Triple the dose for 5-7 days then run maintenance dose through the cold and flu season.

**yeahbuddy289** · 12-14-2013, 09:39 AM

Thanks guys! will be trying all of the above.... even "masturbating it out". hahaha

**Igifuno** · 12-14-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by yeahbuddy289

Thanks guys! will be trying all of the above.... even "masturbating it out". hahaha

Yeeeeeeeeeeeah budddddy! Haha. Feel better bro

**Times Roman** · 12-14-2013, 11:56 AM

there for awhile, there was a study that suggested that zinc (lozenges, throat sprays, whatever) taken at the first onset of symptoms could reduce the duration and severity of a common cold by up to 50%. Since then, that study has been partially discredited, and now the current think is that there really is nothing one can do, other than treat the symptoms, to treat a common cold.

sorry mates, i think anything else is placebo........

just my .02

---Roman

**SG2009** · 12-14-2013, 04:48 PM

eat roast beef/potatoes, glass of vodka and get some pssy . that will keep u warm lol

**lovbyts** · 12-14-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

there for awhile, there was a study that suggested that zinc (lozenges, throat sprays, whatever) taken at the first onset of symptoms could reduce the duration and severity of a common cold by up to 50%. Since then, that study has been partially discredited, and now the current think is that there really is nothing one can do, other than treat the symptoms, to treat a common cold.

sorry mates, i think anything else is placebo........

just my .02

---Roman

Actually there is a known cure for the common cold that will elevate all symptoms in 24hrs or less. The only problem is it has some mild side effects that some find intolerable.

LSD. yes really it was invented to cure the common cold and is supposed to work very well although I have not tried it myself.