Question 1

how do you get your taste buds back when you have a cold?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds: Things should go back to normal in time after you recover from a cold. The amount of time varies. If necessary, consult with a dentist and\or physician.

Question 2

i have a cold an now i have lower back pain is it possible to have cold in your back?

Accepted Answer

See below: No it is not possible to have a cold in your back. However, muscle aches and back  pain are not uncommon when someone has a cold which is caused by a virus. When your body tries to fight the virus, it makes chemicals from your immune system that can give you this achy feeling. It should go away.

Question 3

i'm menstating at the moment and i have a cold so i took alka seltzerseltzer plus but my back is killing me, is it ok to take two ibproufen?

Accepted Answer

YES: Alka Seltzer contains aspirin-I would not mix the 2 products; however, ibuprofen is a good idea.

Question 4

when i have a cold i keep coughing really hard (with scary noises)even several days after the cold ,now for exemple its even making my back hurt. why?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: It is common after a cold that mucus still drips down to where it cause a cough. Coughing causes your diaphragm to contract. The diaphragm is attached to ribs. So when you cough you are straing your ribs which may lead to rib pain all around to your back.

Question 5

i have a cold sensation that occurs in mid part of my back can this be due to the bad disk i have? dr told me it should be burning not cold.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Temperature sensations including hot, cold, burning, tingling, etc are all transmitted along nerve endings.  If these nerves are pinched or damaged you can experience any abnormal sensation including cold.  Your doctor is correct, burning is more common, however any other sensation is possible.

Question 6

i have a cold and a cough has developed these last 24hr - why do i get pain in my upper chest and upper back when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: If your cough is causing you chest pain, you may have pneumonia or bronchitis. But any chest pain warrants a doctor check-up please

Question 7

i think i have a cold but how can i get my smell and taste back from it? but it is also hard for me to breathe in. i dont smoke.

Accepted Answer

Time: The congestion is common and when you are unable to smell items, your sense of taste is poor.  Once the congestion clears, you should be back to normal.  Many people will try saline nasal sprays or decongestants or antihistamines to help with congestion from the common cold.

Question 8

im taking flexeril for back pain i have a cold can i take some nyquil?

Accepted Answer

: yes. should not be proble.

Question 9

i have a cold and if i sneeze or cough i have immence back and rib area pain.?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal..,: This pain is probably related to a musculoskeletal pain. Possibilities include cartilage inflammation, muscle strain, rib bruise or even rib fracture. The pain should resolve once the cough resolves. If the pain is present without coughing or sneezing,  or is worsening, see your doctor. If the cough persists after the cold resolves, see your doctor.

Question 10

i have an achey, dull pain in the upper left area of my back and the side of my ribs. could it be from coughing too much since i have a cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may have strained the muscles in between your ribs from coughing repeatedly. If the pain persists you may want to see your pcp. Sometimes this pain may be from the pleura (the lining around your lungs) as well.

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How do you get your taste buds back when you have a cold?

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I have a cold an now i have lower back pain is it possible to have cold in your back?

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I'm menstating at the moment and i have a cold so i took alka seltzerseltzer plus but my back is killing me, is it ok to take two ibproufen?

A member asked:

When i have a cold i keep coughing really hard (with scary noises)even several days after the cold ,now for exemple its even making my back hurt. why?

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I have a cold sensation that occurs in mid part of my back can this be due to the bad disk i have? dr told me it should be burning not cold.

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I have a cold and a cough has developed these last 24hr - why do i get pain in my upper chest and upper back when i cough?

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I think i have a cold but how can i get my smell and taste back from it? but it is also hard for me to breathe in. i dont smoke.

A member asked:

Im taking flexeril for back pain i have a cold can i take some nyquil?

A member asked:

I have a cold and if i sneeze or cough i have immence back and rib area pain.?

A member asked:

I have an achey, dull pain in the upper left area of my back and the side of my ribs. could it be from coughing too much since i have a cold?

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