navy876 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Seems as if Im coming down with a Cold or just suffering from Allergie.. Im coughing; not to bad. But my chest is burning. What sucks is I cant go to the Doctor for (personal) reasons. I've taken Claratin, drank four cups of tea, Echinacia,Breathed in something that smelled like Vicks. I dont know what else to do. :[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I smoke Tangiers Cane Mint during these times. Hope you get better man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 if its allergy's their isnt really much you can do, i my self suffer from almost unbearable allergy's during spring and summer. Though i havent heard of a burning in your chest as a tell, though it could be different for you. But to me it sounds like a cold, try taking vitamin C, and Echinacea i find those two combined really takes down a cold fast. Hope i could help. ~headhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSmokes Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='navy876' timestamp='1331519773' post='542248'] Seems as if Im coming down with a Cold or just suffering from Allergie.. Im coughing; not to bad. But my chest is burning. What sucks is I cant go to the Doctor for (personal) reasons. I've taken Claratin, drank four cups of tea, Echinacia,Breathed in something that smelled like Vicks. I dont know what else to do. :[ [/quote] Not sure what kind of personal reasons you wouldn't go to a doc, but would you be opposed to seeing a Chiropractor. I'm a chiropractor and we deal with more than just "cracking backs" (seems to be the general belief sadly). We get similar diagnosing classes as MD's, we just diverge when it comes to philosophy and how to treat a patient. If it is allergies, cut out wheat and dairy from your diet for 1-2 weeks and see how your symptoms are. But I would feel safer if you went to someone to get a diagnoses so you know what you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy876 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='DrSmokes' timestamp='1331588312' post='542298'] [quote name='navy876' timestamp='1331519773' post='542248'] Seems as if Im coming down with a Cold or just suffering from Allergie.. Im coughing; not to bad. But my chest is burning. What sucks is I cant go to the Doctor for (personal) reasons. I've taken Claratin, drank four cups of tea, Echinacia,Breathed in something that smelled like Vicks. I dont know what else to do. :[ [/quote] Not sure what kind of personal reasons you wouldn't go to a doc, but would you be opposed to seeing a Chiropractor. I'm a chiropractor and we deal with more than just "cracking backs" (seems to be the general belief sadly). We get similar diagnosing classes as MD's, we just diverge when it comes to philosophy and how to treat a patient. If it is allergies, cut out wheat and dairy from your diet for 1-2 weeks and see how your symptoms are. But I would feel safer if you went to someone to get a diagnoses so you know what you are dealing with. [/quote]Im thinking it was a Cold. Im sweating it out like crazy. Thank you though.Its nice to know we have a person with such Education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've had about the same thing for the last three days. It started as a ton of drainage from my sinuses and then chest congestion with an unproductive cough. I've been treating it with OTC stuff. I think I'll live, but I may be off from work one more day. Going to the doctor for me would mean a $30 co-pay and he would tell me to do the same things I've been doing. A waste of time and money on my part. I know enough to be able to tell when I need a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy876 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='gramps' timestamp='1331590352' post='542303'] I've had about the same thing for the last three days. It started as a ton of drainage from my sinuses and then chest congestion with an unproductive cough. I've been treating it with OTC stuff. I think I'll live, but I may be off from work one more day. Going to the doctor for me would mean a $30 co-pay and he would tell me to do the same things I've been doing. A waste of time and money on my part. I know enough to be able to tell when I need a doctor. [/quote]Nothing beats EXPERIENCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I see it this way. I've had college courses in biology, physiology, genetics, microbiology, etc., and I've lived in this body for 59 years now. I usually have the correct diagnosis [i][b]before[/b][/i] seeing the doctor, and if I have questions, I call my cousin who is a doctor. I need a doctor for lab tests (I don't own a lab), for X-rays (I don't own an X-ray machine), and for writing prescriptions. Most common illnesses don't need a prescription medicine. In fact, we're a nation that is over-medicated. Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSmokes Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='gramps' timestamp='1331595656' post='542329'] In fact, we're a nation that is over-medicated. [/quote] So very true. Too much medication, too much bad food, not enough good food and not enough supplementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy876 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 America is overall spoiled. But thats another topic. I wish Doctors would inject penicillin. That stuff always did great for my colds,coughs,sore throat, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That's the whole problem!! Doctors have been giving antibiotics (usually at the patient's insistence) for virus-caused illnesses, and antibiotics don't kill viruses. That's why bacteria have become resistant. Getting an antiboitic while you have a cold or flu may prevent a bacterial infection from starting (e.g. bacterial pneumonia), but it won't help against the cold or flu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I smoke cinnamon when I have a cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I just got over a pretty severe cold with my seasonal allergies on top. I smoked Cane Mint for 3 days straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I love how gramps pointed out his lack of lab or x ray machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='Bawhee' timestamp='1331667406' post='542405'] I love how gramps pointed out his lack of lab or x ray machine [/quote] And I'd have them, if I didn't spend so much money on smoking!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy876 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='gramps' timestamp='1331669679' post='542407'] [quote name='Bawhee' timestamp='1331667406' post='542405'] I love how gramps pointed out his lack of lab or x ray machine [/quote] And I'd have them, if I didn't spend so much money on smoking!! [/quote]I spend to much money on Hookah related things to -.- Gramps you should've become a Doctor. I've been wanting to smoke, but my brother who smokes with me suggested not to. Because it wouldnt make you any better only worsen you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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