Really bad cold?

I've had it on and off for about two weeks and yesterday it hit with a vengence. It's weird though, very little sneezing, but I have really bad aches, stuffed up nose (can't blow it out, it's so congested, but I can't breathe through it even with a breathe right strip on) and a lot of coughing. I'm prone to sinus infections and bronchitis so I'm unsure if I should go to the dr as I know it's a cold, my whole head is stuffed up and I've tried everything, saline washes, cold medicine, chicken soup, shower, and nothing has fixed the blockedness of my nose and sinuses.

Thanks, I really wish I had picked up Afrin but I worry about getting addicted to it.

Well, you may have a sinus infection. If I were you, I would see the Dr. for an antibiotic. If you have time before you see the doctor, get some Afrin or a store brand of the same thing. It will open your nose and you'll be able to breath.
With the symptoms you mention, it really sounds like you need to see the doctor. Do it soon so you'll be healthy for Christmas!

LONG --- BUT well worth the reading.

Make the connection.
http://www.mcs-america.org/November2007....

http://www.infowest.com/business/g/gentl...

I am a nurse with over 25 years experience in this area and I have seen a lot of people with various illnesses caused from chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC鈥檚 in their homes, schools and workplace. This problem is growing as more and more chemicals are being introduced and used on a daily basis.

We are seeing more and more people with Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema and respiratory illnesses. I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MCS and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.

If you or a loved one suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.

Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of all evil when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your lungs will thank you and you will breathe easier.

And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health鈥?many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.

Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don鈥檛 they make the connection?

Here is a Brain Spect Scan Before and after a whiff of perfume:
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/spect.html

BIG NO-NO鈥檚
No Bounce or dryer sheets
No Febreeze
No Glade Plug-ins ---- http://www.mcs-america.org/april2007pg12...
No scented candles
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Dander
No Sprays

And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is "Fragrance Free" these products often mask the smell with another chemical !

More and more offices and schools are creating 鈥淔ragrance Free Zones鈥濃€?why do you think this is?

Feel free to contact me on this subject.