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For so long I'm dealing with a severe cold. Nothing comes up. I've tried every medication but nothing works. Do you know what is wrong?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, NJ
August 10
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Members rallied around someone struggling with a long-lasting cold, with the community quickly suggesting it may not be a cold at all but... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with a long-lasting cold, with the community quickly suggesting it may not be a cold at all but possibly a bacterial infection, sinusitis, or allergies. Several members recommended seeing a doctor promptly, with one sharing a personal experience of being hospitalized after similar symptoms led to breathing and swallowing difficulties. Practical suggestions included trying over-the-counter options like Airborne to support the immune system, Zyrtec or Claritin for allergy relief, and a reminder that those with compromised immunity should not ignore prolonged symptoms.

A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member maybe it is not a cold, but a bacterial infection (maybe sinusitis) call your doctor and get checked . Maybe you need antibiotics

August 10
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member definitely get with your doctor about it, I wouldn't ignore symptoms that long either since we are immunity compromised. It could turn sepsis and you might not be aware of that.

August 10
A MyMSTeam Member

If allergies. Zyrtec dries it out for me. But Claritin for my son. *(?)

Good luck friend!

August 10
A MyMSTeam Member

Is it a cold or allergies!?

August 10
A MyMSTeam Member

Definitely get checked out by a doctor. Another thing you can do is take airborne daily to help build your immune system. Airborne is available at your pharmacy it’s an over the counter medicine.

August 10

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