Readers Respond: Did You Get a Cold During Your Pregnancy?

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Updated January 27, 2010

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Im 10 wks pregnant, and to go along with my ALL DAY SICKNESS, HEADACHES, PEEING EVERY HALF HOUR, now I'm sick with a sore throat, sweating, nose running, and ear ache. I have a dr appt Tues, and I will be the first person there.
—Guest Guest Jones

I'm a fitness trainer, just found out I'm pregnant and suffering from" all day" sickness, on top of that I've had re occurring colds that makes it impossible to function during my work day.
—Guest fitness

I went to the doctors two weeks ago because i had a terrible cough and fever and all these other cold or flu symptoms. My nose was so stuffy i couldn't taste anything and i had a horrible sore throat. Well they said it would run its course. A week later I realized my period was late and I had some stomach cramps. So three positive tests later, back to drs to find out i have a respiratory and sinus infection plus a uti and around two months pregnant. I just cant shake this. It doesn't feel like its ever gonna go away and i cant sleep plus im so miserable from the night sweats and nausea that when i think i can sleep im either up to the bathroom to throw up or pee...
—Guest Chelcee

I'M 25 weeks pregnant and I'm on my 4th cold! I only get a cold maybe once every few years...this is insane! I'm so sick of being sick!
—Guest Cp

I'm 16 wks pregnant and can't sleep with this horrible dry cough that I've been having for a week now. I'm really picky so I don't like tea or honey I so don't know what to take it's times like this I wish I wasn't so picky.
—Guest maria

I'm about 12 weeks pregnant and didn't start getting a cold till i got fired from work for a completely stupid reason. Can maybe the stress help keep you from getting better? I am not really sure what to do and i really don't want to say anything to my husband because he will absolutly FREAK out. This is also the same man that thought my morning noon and night sickness wasn't normal. I want to try and get this cold before it gets to be a problem.
—Guest munchyie

I am 8 months pregnant and have had a cough, sore throat, and headache for about a week. I am already in the miserable stage and this isn't making anything better. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow so we will see what she says.
—Guest taylor

i'm 4 weeks pregnant and i have this terrible cold, sore throat, terrible headache, running nose and dry cough and i've just bought honey and lemon so i'll see from there if it's going to help me.
—Guest neo

Hello! I'm 21 wks pregnant and I've tried just about everything i can possiably take and do for a cold. It goes away then comes back. Just when i started to feel better i got a cold sore then im working on trying to get rid of that and then i got a sore throat. I recently woke up with another cold sore this morning and also have a sore in my nose from blowing it all the time and it hurts so bad to blow and wipe it! When am i gonna catch a break. I'm not a sick person usually and this is my 2nd pregnancy (i had NO colds or anything with that 1, it was a breeeze)! Hope everyone feels better and if anyone has suggestions please post.
—Guest Jenny

I'm 16weeks and I have so bad cough and colds, especially dry coughs in the morning ...can't help it ..am not usually like this before and am worried now I'm getting sickly in my pregnancy..
—Guest jm83

I am 33 weeks pregnant and I have a terrible chest cold. I just saw my doctor Thursday and I was fine. Friday I had a slight cough but nothing serious. Saturday morning I woke up and my throat and chest was killing. Today its Sunday and it seems a lot better than yesterday. I've been getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of water and my regular diet of six small meals a day but I added more friut (oranges). Last night I layed a vicks vapor strip on my chest. Now I'm going to try drinking some hot water with lemon and honey. Hopefully that will help my sore throat.
—Guest Crystal

It sucks this is my first pregnancy and im lying in bed and resting. I need more infomation on what i can take of colds.
—Guest Phanessa McAlpine

I have had the worst cold ever for the last 4 days now. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have avoided getting ill so far. I have taken a few paracetemol (although I am scared about taking too many) and I'm now trying honey and lemon in hot water. Not very nice though. May take another day off work 2moz to get some more rest.
—Guest Gemma

I'm 18 weeks and I've had a cold for 4 days now. I haven't sleep well in 3 days. I called my OBGYN yesterday and she said I could take Tylenol (cold-head congestion) Sudafed and Robitussin. I wouldn't suggest using without consulting your dr. but I will try for a day or two and let nature run its course. I hope this helps! Feel better soon........
—Guest JBK

I was feeling off yesterday with headache, watery eyes and sore body, then last night got really sore throat really fast. This morning it was even worse, so painful to swallow. I've been monitoring my temperature with electronic thermometer and it has gone up slightly. If it goes up significantly I will go and see a doctor. I've taken a low dose of paracetamol as doctors previously said it was low risk for pregnancy, plus eating and keeping fluids up and bed rest. Have tried gargling salt water as I heard it helps gets rid of bug. Have sent partner to shop to get garlic, lemon and honey, which I'll make into a hot drink. It's reassuring to read others' experiences and know I'm not alone. Hope everyone gets better soon.
—Guest F

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