Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Caught a cold on new year's day, transformed into a bad cough/bronchitis like, now I am voiceless...I m seeing the doc this afternoon, I know he will give me Cortisone , but I wondered if there also were some " remèdes de grand mère" some of you might know about, would be more natural..PS : Being voiceless is cruel to me, I am a talkative person........ [:$] and a teacher !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 time... and maybe rest.... Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sex,.........................................................it'll take your mind of talking.[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Oh , both good ideas [:D]But coughing away is not very sexy is it ?? [:)][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Fishermans Friends. Taken one at a time, whilst sipping Stones ginger wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Apple cider vinegar, sold here in France as "vinaigre de cidre normand", and in most supermarkets. Generous splosh in a cup, honey to sweeten, add hot water and sip ... packed full of vitamins and an old remedy to combat infection. Gargle with it neat if you have a sore throat. Very effective and, for best use, drink at least one cup every day to boost immune system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I agree with Bugsy, my dear mum always used to say you needed a good man to sweat it out of you!Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Peace at last [Www][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote user="sueyh"]I agree with Bugsy, my dear mum always used to say you needed a good man to sweat it out of you! Suey[/quote]He he, bet Bugsy thinks he's doing so well until OH says she is wheezing because of a cold [:D]Sorry to hear you're unwell Frenchie, you will have to learn to express yourself through the medium of Mime [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote user="krusty"]Peace at last [Www][:D][/quote]Hate you [6] [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Nectarine, thanks for that idea, ( apple vinegar ) , will try. Merci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]Sorry to hear you're unwell Frenchie, you will have to learn to express yourself through the medium of Mime [kiss][/quote] When I can talk, I ll talk twice as much !! [:P]................ [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ma Pauvre (spelling OK?)I bet G is quite pleased? No nagging from Mum and he can do as he pleases?Do sympathise, Frenchie. I understand, it's horrible when you can't shout at people.Nevermind, you'll be back to normal next week. [:D][kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hee Hee .. yes !!Sometimes I try to start a sentence, because I forget I can't speak.. and .. I don't finish it... too tiring.. And you know I am a " music person".. can't even sing !! argggggggg that s tough !![;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"]And you know I am a " music person".. can't even sing !! argggggggg that s tough !![;-)][/quote]ALL IS NOT LOST!Especially for you Frenchie [Www][:P][kiss]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1uHF1-8TcEk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi FrenchieSorry to hear that you are under the weather, but I do have an incling of where you got it though[:D]!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you feel better very soon, Get (I) to keep you warm and look after you. but dont pass it Back[:P]Judith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Just when I thought my opinion of the French medical profession could not go any lower. Cortisone for anything which is not movement or life threatening.Two recently well worn, say five days, wollen socks, safety pin round the neck to hold them in place, even if you are not completely cured in the morning you will swear you are to avoid a second night's treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Try this medicinal honey, honeyhttp://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1425787/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Really interesting all your posts.. Thanks..as for the socks, heard that somewhere before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 [quote user="Mme poivre"]Hi FrenchieSorry to hear that you are under the weather, but I do have an incling of where you got it though[:D]!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you feel better very soon, Get (I) to keep you warm and look after you. but dont pass it Back[:P]Judith[/quote]Heyy Judith, BONSOIR !Really can't see what you re talking about!! [Www].............. [:D][kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My vet recommended sweetened celery juice this morning - apparently you grate the celery, add brown sugar, allow it to disolve and then sip a teaspoon of the resulting liquid. Sounds foul to me but her mother swears by it. If that is really too horrid then do the same with carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"][quote user="Mme poivre"]Hi FrenchieSorry to hear that you are under the weather, but I do have an incling of where you got it though[:D]!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you feel better very soon, Get (I) to keep you warm and look after you. but dont pass it Back[:P]Judith[/quote]Heyy Judith, BONSOIR !Really can't see what you re talking about!! [Www].............. [:D][kiss][/quote]Hang on, do I sense a bit of THIS[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinE Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Frenchie.Sorry you are not feeling well, I have just gone through a simular cold/flu.An old family recipe is, cut an onion into lage pieces, sprinkle with sugar, cover and leave for a couple of hours, then spoon the juice off and drink, then re sugar it again,I remember when I was a kid, I used to love it. hope you get better soon. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote user="ColinE"]Hi Frenchie.Sorry you are not feeling well, I have just gone through a simular cold/flu.An old family recipe is, cut an onion into lage pieces, sprinkle with sugar, cover and leave for a couple of hours, then spoon the juice off and drink, then re sugar it again,I remember when I was a kid, I used to love it. hope you get better soon. Colin[/quote]That sounds interesting, because all the doc could give yesterday was Cortisone, and I don't like taking it. I ll try your " recipe " ... Thanks a lot !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote user="Bugsy"]Hang on, do I sense a bit of THIS[:)][/quote][Www]Well, yes. His name is Ian .. From Derbyshire. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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