Hot bath.
2 x paraceitamol, 2 x iburpofen
1 x lemsip mixed with shot of whiskey and spoonful of honey (lemon and ginger tea with wiskey and honey will do the same thing).
Early night.
(PS: Take the whiskey bit AFTER the hot bath... you'll feel sleepy).
The steam from the bath may well help relieve the congestion, while a relaxing bath is often recommended as a way of relaxing prior to sleep (irrespective of whether you've got a cold or not).
I can't do baths before bed, I get waaaay to hot anyway so wouldn't be able to sleep. A good long shower for me then cool down, probably stick one of those cool and soothe things on my head, cool blower thing on and window wide open for me (albeit the last two is me every night).
I do get freakishly hot though!
I find Night Nurse really good, just don't plan to be doing much clear thinking for a while in the morning!
Dear all, I had a hot bath, 2 paracetemols and a hot whisky. I had a good sleep. Still have the cold but feel more able to cope. many thanks for all advice.
A hot curry or hot chilli con carne could help. Try to mince some raw fresh chillis and mix in just before serving. A doctor once told me to build a fire in my tummy if I got a cold.