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Posted: 25 March 2006 at 7:13pm | IP Logged

Hi all, I have had a chest infection, well still got it in all honesty, and he pulled some muscles round my ribs, and below bump from all the coughing, I am hoping to go to docs on MOnday if we don't get flooded in!  However except for paracetamol, am i allowed any rub to see if that eases it.  I also want to know what I can use for sinuses besides olbas oil, it's not quite strong enough for overnight and today i was laid in bed til 1pm just trying to get the courage to get out of bed. 

Thanks ladies for any help and advice

Vix xxxxx

Posted: 25 March 2006 at 7:22pm | IP Logged

You could try menthol crystals to inhale as they are stronger than Olbas Oil.  There isn't really anything you can buy over the counter apart from Paracetamol that you can take in pregnancy.

Try this website if you would like to look up whether something is safe to take in pregnancy: http://www.safefetus.com/Search.asp

Posted: 25 March 2006 at 7:24pm | IP Logged

You can also use the Vicks Nasal Inhaler, and the sudofed plug in things. I found the Vicks inhaler fantastic when I had a sinus infection whilst pregnant.

Hope you feel better soon xxxxxxxxx

Posted: 25 March 2006 at 7:27pm | IP Logged

Vix I hope your ok babe, I dont know what you could use babe but sending you huge get well hugz!