While sitting here blowing my nose and suffering, I decided to make a nice list of recs for when you're sick and struggling!
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Hygiene / Necessities
Medications
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This is great for helping with cough and opening sinuses.
Vicks Vaporub
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Tylenol works best for me for reducing my fever and controlling body aches/chills.
Tylenol Extra Strength Caplet Refills, 50-Pack
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Some people have more luck with ibuprofen than Tylenol, some people take Tylenol and then take ibuprofen 2 hours later and keep cycling.
Ibuprofen / Non-aspirin Pain Relievers
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Pretty self explanatory 😅 I love the NyQuil for night time use, helps me sleep more soundly when I'm sick.
Dayquil Nyquil
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Taking immunity gummies regularly can help you fight off colds/illnesses.
Immunity Supplements
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I use cough drops a lot for sore throat and coughing. Different ones are good for different things so pay attention!
Drops : Cough, Cold & Flu Medicine - Target
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Great for staying hydrated and keeping electrolytes down when you would otherwise struggle... IYKYK.
Pedialyte - Target
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This is for the littles! Note that the infant and children's Tylenol has the SAME CONCENTRATION! But the infant one comes with an oral suspension tool while the children's does not - if you don't need a new suspension tool, I recommend getting childr...
Tylenol Children's Oral Suspension, Fever Reducer
Comfort
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I add lots of honey to my tea to help my sore throat. It's very soothing!
Honey
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I love a hot cup of chamomile when my throat is hurting
Chamomile Tea
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Ice packs and heating pads can help you regulate your temp better when you're sick.
Head : Ice Packs & Heating Pads - Target
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These help me sleep when I'm having headaches/migraines. It blocks out light.
Sleep Masks
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Maybe this one's a bit silly but when I'm sick I stay in my PJs. They're so comfy and I honestly just don't feel like changing much when I'm sick and struggling.
Comfy Pajamas
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Sometimes all I want when I'm sick is a nice warm relaxing bath. Epsom salts really help to achieve that.
Epsom Salt
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For making tea / other hot drinks :-)
Electric Tea Kettles - Target
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I like to use a small fan when I'm febrile to keep my head cooler. Having the moving air on me helps nausea too!
Powerful Small Fan
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These can help break up mucus and add moisture, relieving some cold and flu symptoms.
Humidifiers - Target
Hygiene / Necessities
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Amazon has some good choices for Neti pots too.
Neti-pot
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I've used this a couple times. I was afraid for a while but it's actually not that bad - and did give me relief. Just make sure to use distilled water!!! This is so important.
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit - CVS
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Distilled water for the nasal rinse!!!! This is a MUST!!!!! Using normal tap water can lead to infection.
Distilled Water
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Get a high quality thermometer to keep track of your temp while you're sick. Idk about you, but forehead readers never work for me or my daughter.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Oral Thermometers
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I hate throwing up as you probably do too... but let's be honest, that doesn't mean it'll never happen. Best to be prepared when it does! I find it much better to puke into a bag than a toilet... I hate putting my face near a toilet 😓
Vomit Bags
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When we're sick, we run through tissues like CRAZY. We prefer puffs plus because they're so soft and less likely to agitate our noses. But in bulk to save $$$!
