https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 06:59:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570842 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:41:45 +0000 alphagam84 2570842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I have puss on my tonsils and I suspect strep throat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570838 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:29:03 +0000 periwinklebee 2570838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: @catlady: @magnoliamama42: I was thinking that I must just have the world's worst immune system to manage to pick up a nasty cold in June, but sounds like I'm not the only one. Really hope everyone feels better soon and/or stays well for the rest of the summer! </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: hah, I mentioned to the nurse once that I came in because webmd said to, and she was like "the internet is scary, if you get the urge to google something, just call" but I google madly anyways :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570821 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:12:54 +0000 magnoliamama42 2570821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: My husband and I just got over the absolute worst cold. Coughing, congestion, sinus pressure, body aches, the whole 9 yards. I started antibiotics on Day 11, and we were both finally feeling totally better by Day 17. :crying: I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570784 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:49:20 +0000 catlady 2570784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Hope you feel better soon. In your case, I'd definitely head in. I've never gone in myself, but I've regretted it a couple times (once for probable sinus infection, once for probable bronchitis). Btw, we have been healthy (knock on wood) but my friend's 6 month old has been getting colds non-stop since early May so seems like something is going around. Some of my LO's worst illness have been in the summer, weirdly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570752 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:27:58 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: you should see all my google searches these day. But yeah since its been two weeks and not clearly improving, I'm going in. Sucks. I hope yours gets better soon!</p> <p>And yes, who gets sick in June? I've been to the pediatrician 4 times in the last three weeks between my two kids, and that's not counting the baby's well visit scheduled for weds! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570733 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:15:24 +0000 periwinklebee 2570733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>P.S. Good luck all getting well soon, so sorry everyone has been sick :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570731 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:13:26 +0000 periwinklebee 2570731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an absolutely horrible cold right now. I was thinking - who gets a cold in June - but apparently there's nasty stuff going around. I just googled this exact thing this morning, and the internet told me that symptoms should start subsiding within a week (though they may not completely disappear until two weeks), if not it may be bacterial and you should check in with your doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570725 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:10:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: that's good to know, but I'm allergic to eurythromicen which I know is usually the first thing prescribed. But I've tried all the home treatments and it's not cutting it. Hopefully they have something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570723 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:07:47 +0000 avivoca 2570723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: They gave me a Z-Pack for mine. I discussed it with the midwives and I took it right after I fed baby before bed. and then I was good to go when she woke up in the middle of the night. The super safe ones did nothing for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570722 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:06:20 +0000 avivoca 2570722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In your shoes, I would totally go to the doctor.</p> <p>I go as soon as I can. I'm useless if I get a sinus infection and since there is no rest for the weary, I'm out for awhile if I don't stay on top of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570674 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:39:08 +0000 travellingbee 2570674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If after a week it is getting worse instead of better, I go in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570669 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:36:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heading in this afternoon. The pain in my sinuses is really really bad. I hope they came give me something that works FAST and that's nursing safe. I'd be willing to just pump and dump but baby won't take a bottle. I managed to ignore my pain while bringing the toddler to ped for a Scary high fever. One day we will all be healthy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570654 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:22:24 +0000 Umbreon 2570654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only go if I have a fever, or if the cold feels worse than normal (like a really really bad chest cough) - this has only happened twice, both times I had pneumonia. </p> <p>Otherwise I never go for a cold. I've never had a sinus infection, strep, or anything like that before though, so I don't know what those symptoms feel like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570522 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:30:25 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2570522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If its not improving after a week because that usually means sinus infection. Or when my throat closes up and it might be strep 😷 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570520 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:28:07 +0000 magnoliamama42 2570520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to the doc 10-14 days after the onset of a really bad cold, if it is showing no signs of improving. This means, for me, it has more than likely turned into a sinus infection, and even some oral steroids will help get rid of it faster (if I don't want antibiotics, but I usually do take them). </p> <p>Most (good) doctors will not prescribe an antibiotic the first 7-10 days of a cold. But if you aren't sleeping due to cough, they can get you some good cough syrup!</p> <p>ETA: About a month ago, I got a sore throat and within 2 days, I couldn't swallow and was in agony. THAT I went to the doc for right away! Lol. It was just a bad case of pharyngitis. A steroid shot and some pain meds nipped it in the bud. But I don't really count that as a "cold". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570480 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:27:16 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2570480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It usually has to be 3+ weeks of no improvement. Colds and coughs can progress for up to 14 days before improving. So unless it's so bad that I can't swallow or I have immense sinus pressure, I wait it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570476 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:23:50 +0000 MenagerieMama 2570476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Over 95% of sinus infections are caused by cold viruses so I usually wait for prolonged fevers or worsening misery +1 wk rather than slow improvement. Out of about 20 respiratory things I had this winter (from LO starting daycare, ugh) including losing my voice at least 4x, only one turned into a nasty bacterial sinus infection needing antibiotics. That was a bad 2 wks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570473 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:20:05 +0000 hellobeeboston 2570473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually only go (or call) when I suspect the cold has turned into a sinus infection :( Sorry to hear it --- hopefully your family all turns a corner and gets healthy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570461 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:09:20 +0000 nana87 2570461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to the doctor for myself for a cold for like years, not since before lo was born for sure, and I'm not even sure when before that...But if I was still in pain after taking otc stuff (and there are nursing friendly cold meds--I think kellymom has a list) for as long as you have been, I'd go </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570450 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:00:09 +0000 Mamaof2 2570450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for a cold never?</p> <p>If I suspect a sinus infection - right away!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570449 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:57:13 +0000 FaithFertility 2570449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Bahahah sorry no coffee yet....<br /> Me, only if I have a fever for a few days or lingering cough </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570447 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:55:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: oh I mean for me, not the little ones. We have been to the pediatrician a billion times already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570446 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:55:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: yeah- I'd rather not take antibiotics since I know things mostly need to resolve on their own. Plus I'm nursing. But I think I'm at the point where I can't take it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570443 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:53:52 +0000 FaithFertility 2570443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go if she has a cough, I'm so nervous of bronchitis or worse </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570442 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:52:17 +0000 edelweiss 2570442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had a lingering cough for a month that was so bad that i sprained a muscle around my ribs--i didn't feel sick but the congestion was bad enough that i went to the doc for antibiotics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570423 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:32:34 +0000 ValentineMommy 2570423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's something like a cold, I usually wait a good week to see if it will clear on it's own. Most of the time the doc attempts to prescribe antibiotics that I don't end up taking anyway. I hate medication, so I basically wait until I can't take it anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-cold#post-2570414 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:24:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 2570414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone in our house has been sick with one thing after another. I bring the little ones to the pediatrician (as in I have my fourth visit in the last 3 weeks scheduled for this morning). Through it all I've had a bad cold for two solid weeks now and I'm pretty sure it's sinus infection. I'm thinking its time to go get checked out by an adult doctor but I feel like the answer will be rest and wait it out- and we all know rest is impossible with two sick kids. </p> <p>Just wondering at what point you moms go to doctor for yourself? </p>