I just got over having a cold. People often ask me things like "how can you tell when you have a cold?" or "Maybe its not allergies, maybe its a cold." I guess these are people who don't have allergies! Yea, some symptoms are similar, but they are different, so it is easy to tell. I will say that is IT a pain to have a cold on top of allergies.
These are the things that happen when I get a cold on top of my allergies:
With allergies, I can get worn-out, but when I have a cold its more like having a feeling of physical weakness, different from feeling worn out from doing alot of activity.
My sneezing feels harsher and it feels like something could spray from my mouth. I also notice that my snot is thicker and more yellowish instead of clear or white.
My sinuses hurt differently when I have a cold. Sometimes when my allergies are bad my sinuses will hurt, but with a cold they hurt differently. I can't really explain better than that.
When I have a cold, my throat hurts and I cough. I don't cough from allergies and at the worst my throat will tickle/itch but not hurt.
When I have a cold, my teeth hurt. Yea it sounds weird, but it happens.
When I have a cold, inside my nose burns. With allergies it is tickles or itches or tingles or has a throbbing feeling, but when I have a cold it feels more like a burning.
I am curious if other people with allergies have a similar experience. I don't think many people read my blog, but if you do, and have allergies, can you share what it is like for you having a cold with allergies?
What an overload! You have to be practically bedridden when that happens! I would help take care of you anytime! =)
ReplyDeleteYes, its very miserable. And thanks, thats sweet.
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