Poorly during 2WW

[Kitcat12]

Hi ladies, I’m 5dp5dt and have woken up with a horrendous sore throat and stuffy nose. What can I take? Is it just paracetamol? Throat feels like I’ve swallowed razor blades. Hopefully, it won’t make a difference to the outcome of my cycle.

[Rbox]

Hi Kitcat12. so sorry to hear you are getting sick now when your head is nowhere but at your little embryo. had the same during my 2 ww and the only think I had was lots of fresh ginger tea with lemon and honey. But i guess you are good to go for a paracetamol. I used ACV (mother) for my throat. hope you are getting better. and good luck with your wait.xxx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Rbox]

Thank you, ginger tea actually sounds really appealing right now and I have some in the cupboard. I’ll tske some to work today to get me through! At least I have the weekend to rest x

[Rbox in reply to Kitcat12]

try the ACV it's really good. get well.xxx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Rbox]

I can’t stomach vinegar!! I think I’d be sick as a pig. Do you gargle with it?

[Rbox in reply to Kitcat12]

yes you gargle with it

[Dunla]

Sorry to hear you’re not feeling well 😕 I’m sure paracetamol is fine. Take care and get well soon xx

[Kcrochet]

Poor you! I agree with what others have said - paracetamol and some hot ginger tea with honey and lemon. Hopefully you can rest up over the weekend. Get well soon xx

[Tugsgirl]

Paracetamol is fine. Lots of fluids. Rest up and keep warm. Try hot lemon and honey xx

[MissSaoPaulo]

Poor you. Not what you need right now!!! Rest up plenty at the weekend and hope you feel better soon!

[Sfarre]

Sorry to hear that! Yes paracetamol is completely fine - I also was taking ibuprofen throughout the IVF process and only just recently heard that it isn't 'allowed'(!?) It didn't seem to affect anything for me anyway! Also - for the sore throat, have you tried gargling with salt water? That usually really helps me. xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Kitcat. Hope you're starting to feel better. As well as the paracetamol, which you can crush and put on some jam or homey (tastes horrible if you don't), try some old-fashioned hot lemon and honey to sip. Keep warm and plenty of fluids. Sending you a get well soon hug. Diane

[Kitcat12]

Thanks all, I’m soldiering on. Feeling very sorry for myself!

[Hidden]

Hi Kitcat,sorry to hear your feeling unwell. I'm so paranoid of getting a cold before my FET I've been making a juice everyday which is meant for colds,it consists of pineapple juice,orange juice,lemon and honey so maybe worth a try. Hope you feel better soon xx

[Kitcat12]

There has to be something I can take for blocked nose? Nothing natural is working and it’s making me miserable. What is the reason I can’t take a decongestant?? Does anyone know? Can’t seem to find a proper explanation online 😞

[Sfarre in reply to Kitcat12]

Sorry to hear that! Why don't you go have a chat with a pharmacist? They should know what is safe and why not. Xx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Sfarre]

Not sure there’s any open at this time. I’m really struggling, feel so poorly. My poor little embryo, it can’t be good for it 😞

[Sfarre in reply to Kitcat12]

Ah dear, is there not a 24 hour one near you? So sorry you are struggling, although I do believe an illness like this shouldn't affect any potential pregnancy? Make sure you keep up the fluid intake. Xx