I have the most IRRITATING cough that I cannot seem to shake! I am about 8 mos. pregnant and can't take medicines I normally would. I have a check-up on Friday so I can ask my OB then, but does anyone have any remedies in the meantime? It feels like there is a constant tickle in my throat and in the top of my chest. Plus, I have to run to the restroom each time I have an episode so I don't wet myself due to the weight and movement on my bladder. Help please!!
Hi J.,
I am 6 months pregnant and had the same thing for 2 weeks. My OB prescribed an antibiotic and it was gone within 2 days. Good luck.
This friend of mine, who's in nursing school, said they talked about this in school and said to use Vicks vapor rub, rub both of your feet in and put socks on. It's supposed to help?! Good luck and hope it does help.
Call your ob doc asap. More than likely they will call an RX to your pharmacy for Robitussin AC (if your not allergic to codeine) I am a Labor nurse and have been seeing a lot of women with bad, hacking coughs in our triage area lately. Save yourself a sleepless week and even if you are calling the doc on call...it will be worth it to you to be able to rest.
The Vicks Vapor Rub really does work! Try it. Rub it in on the soles of your feet and on your neck and chest as well. You might want to wear socks to bed because of the vicks, but you will sleep better and the cough will be much better. Hope you feel better!
Drink plenty of fluids that works real well and if its safe some cough drops those don't have side effects just great taste good luck
