Night Nurse/Nyquil?
 

Me and my first world problems. I think I’ve come down with flu. It’s just an enormous headache and weakness. No coughing or sniffling so it’s unlikely to be you know what.

I need to just rest, but I can’t sleep. I’ve not been ill for years so am a wimp. I remember using Night Nurse in the past. This would put an elephant to sleep, but it’s pure alcohol. I wouldn’t dream of downing a glass of wine, but I’m not sure about Night Nurse.

Anyone used Night Nurse? Is it too much of a risk?

Need to sleep though :(

Knowingly ingesting alcohol in any measure takes us out of recovery.

Sleep will come.

Take care, Hodd; you-know-what can manifest itself in varying ways, and seems to be rampant just now.
I hope you get rest and sleep, and whatever it is gets better soon.

I did a bit of reading just now. NyQuil is about as strong as wine, but the recommended dose is very small. If I took a small sip of red wine, I’d probably go for more, even after three and a half years sober. There are non alcohol versions of these medicines, so if I’m still struggling tomorrow, I’ll give these a go :)

That’s recovery kicking in :). Consider seeing a Doctor if you’re no better though, Hodd.
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How about Benadryl

This worked for me.

I have used night nurse, it didn't have any alcohol in it, but it did make me feel pretty groggy the next day.
I used it when I had a very bad dose of flu and it really does help you sleep.
It may be worth doing a test for Covid though, you never know, several people I know have it with no sniffles or cough.
Hope you feel better soon.

Night Nurse capsules do not seem to have any alcohol in them Hodd. You can check them out here. No idea about the liquid version, if there is one.

Old style allergy pills like Benadryl help me to sleep also about 1 1/2 hours after taking one.

I used NyQuil a few months ago forgetting about the alcohol in it. 3am I was wide awake just like I had fallen asleep drunk. Never using it again.

Feel better, Hodd. Alcohol free NyQuil does the trick for me. Do take a Covid test, it manifests in so many ways. Be safe.

I had a few LFT Covid tests left, and it turns out I’m positive :( No coughing or congestion though - I do have an oxymeter so will check my results often - but it just feels like a headache and very weak.

Think I’ll skip the night nurse.

Poor you. :sick: I hope the wretched bug works through its course quickly and you make a good recovery. Take care.

Thanks Caramel, I shouldn’t say this, but I’m “glad” Covid came along now I’m a fit non-drinker. The previously obese version of me wouldn’t have coped well.

I always thought when I got Covid, I’d be able to get a few admin tasks done. No chance. Can’t concentrate on anything bigger.

But all things considered, not too bad :)

Hope you are back to full health soon Hodd :)
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Often the way, Hodd; one's attention-span goes downhill with everything else.
Hope you get plenty of rest and have some non-challenging amusements available. :)

Well I watched a Mr Bean movie yesterday. That’s my level of intellect for the next week 🤣

Hope you feel better soon Hodd :)

I think I had covid back in April. I never did any tests but had all the symptoms and was laid up in bed for a couple of days. It took me a couple of weeks to get over whatever it was I did have. Hopefully you'll be feeling much better by Monday.

Thanks Robbie, I had some LFT kits left over so thought I’d better test myself as I was with my wife overseas up to 5 days ago and she has aging parents. I probably wouldn’t have tested otherwise. As for food shopping, I’m probably highly infectious so it’s morally wrong to venture out. The best delivery place is the very extravagant Waitrose, so I’ll be dining on the finest oak-fed chicken and sun-dried Provençal risotto or whatever 🤣 Good incentive to get well soon as it’ll cost me a fortune.

Former pharmacy technician checking in to say those combination medications are rarely the best choice. They’ve got stuff in them you may not need, not just the meds but often sugar, alcohol, additives… Better to treat the individual symptoms with the medication for that symptom. Headache - acetaminophen or ibuprofen, sleep - Benadryl or vistaril.

I’m glad you chose to skip anything you suspect contains alcohol, Hodd. Also I’m sorry you’re down with the covid. Take it easy…

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Thanks Obladi, now I’m sleeping on and off and the headache’s minimal, I’m not taking any medication.

I only just come back from four week’s holiday on Wednesday. What a nightmare it would’ve been if I’d got this a week earlier. It shows that holidaying at the moment isn’t without risks.

Feel better soon, Hodd. Rest up, stay hydrated, stay away from others. Re-test at 5 days. Good luck!

Hodd,I knew a man who was sober over 40 years.One night he had trouble sleeping.He thought if he took a capfull of mouthwash it would help him sleep.The mouthwash had alcohol in it.
He took a cap full or 2 and it didn`t help.It wasn`t too long before he turned the bottle up and drank it and off on a binge for months.He could have died.A few group members got him sobered up and he never drank again.

true story
good luck

I had a feeling you might have COVID. I also had the horrendous headache and lethargy. I was down for 10 days. So, rest up. Lots and lots of rest.

As for the Night Nurse/ Nyquil, etc.
If I am using over the counter medications as suggested. Not using those medications to get high or drunk, then I am sober. I do not see it as an issue in my life. I did use the softgel Nyquil when I had COVID and it helped me to sleep and to not feel so awful. The body aches associated with COVID were to a lesser degree. I am still sober. I have been sober for 21 months.

I think our intentions are what matter here.

Maybe some individuals cannot use over the counter meds with alcohol, and we are each unique in this. Its a personal decision we all make. Intentions.

Just my thoughts on the matter. Still sober and still rockin in the free world!

Take care of yourself. I hope you feel better soon!

I'm glad that didn't happen while you were traveling. You could have ended up with a seriously high hotel bill while you recuperated. I wish you a speedy recovery. My son got over it fairly rapidly, although he has a lingering cough that's slowly getting better.

Get well soon Hodd.

Hope you have a good rest overnight, Hodd.
Don't try to do too much: the fatigue can be surprisingly intense.
Glad you have a source of light nourishing meals available.
Take care.

Thinking of you, Hodd and hope you are doing alright.

Thanks Viking, surprisingly feeling way better today. Appetite’s back and can go up and down stairs without holding on for dear life 🤣 It may be the case that Covid symptoms worsen over time, but apart from a minor headache and a little tiredness, I think I might’ve got away with this one.

One thing I did but at the start of all this was buy an oxymeter. You put your finger inside and it measures the oxygen saturation in the blood. That is the big danger with Covid - oxygen levels in blood can drop and then it’s time to go to hospital. However, I don’t even have any respiratory symptoms and my blood oxygen is fine so far.