So in complete desperation, I called OB Triage this morning to see if there was anything that I could take to help calm the symptoms of this cold that seems to be hanging on for dear life. I asked if they thought I needed to go to Urgent Care or if they didn't recommend that. I also asked if there was anything I could do.
So here is my DID YOU KNOW information for today.
1. They do not recommend pregnant women going to urgent care facilities. When I asked why, my OB nurse for various reasons like inexperience with pregnancy, need to get people in and out without always paying attention to detail, and exposure to all of the other sick people. They recommended that I either come into OB Triage or I attempt to make a same day appointment with my midwife.
2. You can take more than extra strength Tylenol. While you can't take much more - and there are a lot of people on the fence about just what else it is that you can take, at least there is hope. The OB nurse said that I could take Robitussin and a decongestant - the nurse said Acetaminophen. But when Mike went to the Walgreen's pharmacy to ask what they would recommend, the pharmacist said that she didn't recommend taking anything but Robitussin and Tylenol. Well at least I can take something other than just Tylenol to help ease my symptoms.
3. The netty pot is the best thing you can use for any sinus issues. While it feels gross and weird - it really does help when you can't do anything else to really help your symptoms.
So I have taken my first dose of Wal-Tussin (gotta love generic) and I am snuggled on the couch trying to get better.
I will let you know how it plays out.
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