What can I take for a cough?

So, I've had this stupid cold/flu for the past week and now the coughing part is driving me insane. I can't get any rest or sleep and I'm exhausted. My body is exhausted. My throat hurts, my chest hurts, my stomach hurts. Bubs goes on a kicking frenzy after every coughing fit.

Is there anything at all that I can take to relieve it even just a bit? It's worst at night time. I've tried Vicks Vapodrop lozenges, cold drinks, hot drinks, lemon drinks, honey drinks, sticking my head over a bowl of steamy hot water, rubbing Eukybear on my throat and chest. What else is there? I'm getting desperate and very tired!

*bump* anyone? please?

No help here either, just asked the same kind of thing in another thread... lol
But big :hug: and hope your feeling better soon.

I am trying some soothers, hot tea in the morning, plenty of water and orange juice, my PG multi's and hoping today some fresh fruit etc might help... lol

Oh and for anyone that says get some rest... hehehe I WISH... lol so wont say it to you either as i know it's not always that easy!

stupid :cold:

id go and see your chemist, they may be able to suggest something that wont cross the placenta :hug: that the worst part of pregnancy and breastfeeding..... not been able to take medicines

i was allowed to take bisolven chesty tablets.
but check with the pahrmacist.

i couldnt taken the liquid as it contains alcohol of some sort but the tablets dont.

I had a similar problem earlier in my pregnancy. The pharmacist said there was NOTHING I could take. I ended up going to the GP and they prescribed ventolin (like an asthama puffer) which gave me some reflief. Ventolin is very safe in pregnancy.

Yes coughing while pg is horrible - my poor poor pelvic floor was exhausted. Hope that doesn't happen to you....

Thanks all... will head off to the chemist and chat to the pharmacist.

No No don't! Head to the greengrocer!

I bet you won't do it, but this works.

Slice an onion.
Get a jar - put a good layer of honey down, then a layer of onion - repeat like lasagne for a few layers. Press it all down, leave it overnight (or a few hours), pour the honey off (strain if you need to) then take a spoonful whenever you need it.

I NEVER need to buy cough stuff. It doesn't work anyway and this stuff really does.

xoxoxo

Haha, sounds crazy Lulu, but I'm willing to give it a try..thanks :)

The honey will pretty much cancel out the onion and you can take it as often as you want so its a big plus!

hi, might be a bit late if you've already got over it, but i had a horrible cough during winter, it got to the point i couldnt sleep and i was scared it would send me into early labour. i did some research on natural therapies and came up with this, luckily i had some already in the house, i tried it that night and it soothed my cough enough for me to be able to sleep and the next day my cough was much much better, 2 more nights of taking it and my cough was completely gone! i have to warn you, it tastes gross, but it truly truly worked for me and if i get a cough again (even when not pregnant) i will def be using this!

apple cider vinegar (you need the good one, you can get it from supermarkets) 1-2 teaspoons
hot water
honey to sweeten (wont take the taste of the vingear away totally but makes it bearable)

if your cough is still bothering you, give it a try! hope you feel better!

Homeopathic remedies (a form of natural medicine) are far more gentle than pharmaceuticals and perfectly safe to take during pregnancy. I would head to your nearest health food store and see if they have a Naturopath there that you can speak to. The mineral tissue salts Ferrum Phos, Kali Mur and Kali Phos are great for coughs too (ask at your local health food store).

Goodluck.

Panadeine is safe in pregnancy. Codeine is a cough supressant. 4-6 hourly

My partner swears by Honey Butter menthols in the yellow not orange packet!

Thanks all, cough is getting better. I tried Lulu's remedy and it has certainly taken the edge off! Melbrodhi - I will remember that one for next time, thanks :)