Sore throat, upset stomach, help, at work and have a baby!?

Question

I have a sore throat, and I am producing more saliva then I usually do, so I think I have been swallowing it, because of that I have a very upset stomach that I feel like I have to throw up. I am at work and I can not leave, what can I do? Anything I can buy on my lunch break? I also have a baby (very young 2 months old) so I need to get this over with fast, please any suggestions would help!

Answer 1

Having the baby is an issue, I would start with some ginger ale - it should calm your stomach.  If you have a cold or a runny nose what happens while you are sleeping is that the runny nose goes down your throat irratating it and it ends up in our stomach upsetting it.

You might also try gargling with warm salty water to help with the sore throat.  

If you are breast feeding your child you need to be very careful about what medications you take - you will need to consult with your doctor about what you can take for the sore throat.

If you are not breast feeding I would recommend taking something like aspirin/tylenol for the sore throat and some pepto-bismal for your stomach.

Yes I also agree the fluids are very important - if you start to notice your urine is dark yellow almost orange you need to be sure to drink 2x or 3x the amount of water - as that is a sign of dehydration. Many people get sick with the flu and almost die because of dehydration - especially older people, we end up having to hydrate them via a needle - personally I'd rather drink the water. Also keep in mind that you might want to grab some water called "Smart water" as it's supposed to have electrolytes in it.

Answer 2

Drink lots of fluids, Get rest ( if you can, with your baby and all), and  take vitamins, vitamin C will help your immune system .. i reccomend boiling an orange cut into wedges with the peel left on( this is where majority of the vitamins are) in some water and a few tablespoons of sugar to preference..  this has a high supply of vitamins and makes me feel "more alive" when im sick.. it taste a little unplesent but it works.   you try  pepto bismol for you upset stomach and throat losanges  for your throat  hope this helps! being sick is the worst.