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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2024 15:08:44 GMT
I've had too many colds in the two to three years. Yes, some of it was COVID (once for sure, maybe another) but at least 3-4 on top of that. I feel like I'm coming down with one now and I JUST had one not even two weeks ago. I'm so over it.
What can I do? I know the eat healthier, sleep more etc. I need to work on the eating healthier for sure. And sadly we lost one of our dogs a week ago. But as she was old and getting me up very early/often for bladder issues, I was short on sleep. Obviously I'll be getting more now. Any probiotic or supplement recommendations?
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jul 19, 2024 15:14:56 GMT
Ask your primary to do labs for your Ig's. IgA, IgE, IgG, IgM, etc.
If any are low, supplements and vitamins won't help.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 19, 2024 16:16:34 GMT
Yes speak to your doctor.
Also ask about immunizations ...
Oregon has a measles out break and also over 350 people with Whooping cough.. it will not get better with all the antivaxxers all over.
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Jul 19, 2024 16:20:34 GMT
I have not had a cold in as long as I can remember. I have had covid one time and believe I was exposed at my eye doctor's office when I had to have cataract surgery as I had not been out of my house in a few weeks recovering from the first eye surgery and not wanting to get sick for the 2nd.
I swear by zinc. I buy it at Walmart in the Vitamin and Mineral supplement section. The vituams are normaly on the shelf alphabetized, so it will be towards the end. It is zinc 50mg. I use to take it everyday for years, but now about 3 times a week.
My son got custody of his son at age 3 and I started him on vitamins plus zinc. He is now 25. Other than 3 bouts of strep when he started Kindergarten, I can only remember him having a cold one time and the flu one time. I contriubte that as well to zinc.
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Post by quietgirl on Jul 19, 2024 16:22:08 GMT
I don't know how much this will help, but oregano is an antimicrobial, I season every thing I make with oregano. My kids also swear by vit c, vit d, and zinc at the onset of a cold. That it cuts it down, the time you're sick. I don't get sick with colds often, but my kids swear by that.
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Post by katlady on Jul 19, 2024 16:23:49 GMT
Talk to your doctor.
One thing I do when I feel a cold coming on is to take Zinc (cold-eze). My symptoms usually goes away in a day without turning into a full blown cold.
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Post by peano on Jul 19, 2024 17:07:46 GMT
I haven’t been sick in 2 years. I think this is related to having become a compulsive hand washer. Anytime I come home from being out anywhere, the first thing I do is wash my hands.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 19, 2024 17:34:01 GMT
I haven’t been sick in 2 years. I think this is related to having become a compulsive hand washer. Anytime I come home from being out anywhere, the first thing I do is wash my hands. It makes a huge difference, I find. |
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Post by jill8909 on Jul 19, 2024 17:40:14 GMT
I don't believe that Zinc, and other supplements boost your immune system unless you are deficient in those supplements. I know lots of people swear by them but there is little to no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Basic common sense, like hand washing, eating well - fruits vegetables protein, sleep, and exercise (just a walk) can help.
Some people are more susceptible to viruses and infections than others. Good luck!
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