I would've called my dr office, but didn't feel this bad earlier. I'm about 5 weeks post op, and feeling like I'm coming down with a cold. My head is killing me and I'm all stuffed up. I would like to take something, but I can't remember if there were any meds to avoid. Can anyone tell me what not to take? Please!

Try to avoid cough syrups with alcohol. Oh and no meds with aspirin or anti inflammatory medications. If your not sure, you can ask a pharmacist and they will know.

Thanks Dorrie, I thought I remembered the no ibuprofen! Glad I didn't take it!

I am 3 weeks out and have had a terrible cold for the past 5 days.. I used Vicks rub to clear my head when I slept ( or tried to sleep at night) and regular cough med with only tylenol in it. Being sick kind of made me NOT eat as much as I'm supposed to but I forced myself to keep up with the fluids.. I'm feeeling better now.. you will too soon.. Keep the FLUIDS going in! take care

Thanks, LGoz, I didn't even think about vicks! I feel so bad I didn't want to leave the house once I got home, so I was trying to take something I already have. I only have ibuprofen. I was even contemplating leftover pain meds, but didnt want to wake up late for work. That stuff knocks me out. I'm almost positive I have vicks. I will use that for tonight until tomorrow when I get some tylenol/cough syrup. Off to search my cabinets!

Tylenol also make a cold product and an allergy product that both are pretty effective.

Stay away from Advil, Aleve, and aspirin - all of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Drinking something warm will help your throat - tea, lemonaide, broth, etc. Warm showers seem to make me feel better, too.

Hope you beat this soon. KEEP HYDRATED!

Newgirlie - It worked for me and I hope it does for you!!