I've got the flu, what can I do?

[Maruschke]

Im 30+ weeks pregnant, and woke up with a horrible flu . It is hard enough to breath as it is with a baby up close to my lungs, and this flu makes it worse. I am tired, I just want to lie down but it makes the heartburn horrendous.

What can I do for a flu? I am allergic to pseudoephedrine.

[Arimeh]

You can take mersyndol day strength - might help your head if its sore... and polarmine (sp?) tablets for the nose... do you have a vaporiser? they are great with some drops in them... ummmmm..... and sleep sitting up - helps to reduce the swelling in your nose if its blocked

[Maruschke]

Thanks hun. I don't have a vapouriser, but sipping lemon and honey right now. Ugh I hate the flu.

[Arimeh]

If you came up to visit you could borrow ours

[blueiris]

There's a nasal spray called "Otriven", it's a saline based spray that is safe during pregnancy. I was told to use it by my GP when i recently had a virus which blocked me right up too. It really helped me to be able to breathe normally.

You can take painkillers with codiene in them like Panadeine, just make sure no ibuprofen in it. Unfortunately we can't take any of the cold & flu products on the market while pregnant. Just make sure you keep your fluids intake up too.

Take care & i hope you feel better soon.

[Toomanytoomany]

Oscar you poor thing! I hope it doesn't last too long. Paracetamol and lots and lots of fluids is about it... I hope you're able to put your feet up.