Hey family!

I have the mother of all colds ... and according to paperwork from surgeon ... ( I was sleeved July 8th, 2015 )....

I can only take Tylenol cold products...ugh.

Been taking them for a few days now, and it's not doing doodle.

Why can't I take Alka Seltzer? omgosh ....

that is what works for me ...

* sniffle *

So I was wondering if any of you have any input?

* cough *

Dang nose running AGAIN ...

Ugh.

PS ... Can I drink OJ ? I wanna cry :(

Edited February 9, 201610 yr by MrsKarenC2008

@@Inner Surfer Girl Im taking the Tylenol cold multi symptom ... and maybe just maybe the heavens are opening and the clouds are parting ... because all this morning is nothing but blow the nose blow the nose ... drip drip drip .... so maybe it's FINALLY breaking up!!!

Maybe have to take that medicine for A WEEK before its working on me ....

*sigh* ... thought I would get through the first winter season sleeved without a cold

Oh well ... here's to praying it's almost over!!

I hope you feel better soon. I had an awful cold and my mom was about three days behind me.

You might also want to try saline for the congestion. I like Ayr (I think that is how it is spelled). It comes in a mist or a gel.

Tylenol causes liver failure if you use it incorrectly or if you're a regular drinker AND habitual Tylenol user. Using it sporadically for minor pain/ fevers doesn't cause liver failure without some other condition also present.

I have taken two Tylenol in my life and drinking is hardly on the menu. The physician said a Tramadol is much better than Tylenol due to liver failure complications.

It depends on how far you are after surgery. I wasn't allowed Tramadol for the first six months. I don't know about now.

If in doubt, always call your surgeon's office.