How can I improve my tolerance for cold? (Cold weather, cold hands, etc.) [more inside]
posted by dayintoday on Nov 29, 2009 - 43 answers

Yesterday I woke up to my furnace screeching like a banshee. Turned it off, and called for service, but they won't be able to get out for a while. I'm not sure when, because the service will be through my home warranty. I have a fireplace and wood, south facing windows that let in lots of sun, and a very small, not-so-awesome electric space heater. I have some questions about the combination of heating sources I should use until the furnace gets repaired. [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic on Nov 29, 2009 - 22 answers

How bad is it for me to leave my iPod classic in the car all the time? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 23, 2009 - 10 answers

If your spouse catches a cold, how likely are you to catch it from them? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Nov 9, 2009 - 23 answers

Can allergies or a cold cause confusion? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Why do I always have a cough that lingers for about a month after I've had a cold, and how can I get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 30, 2009 - 25 answers

Terrible cough, too late to leave the house in search of remedies -- can I take this expired (expired April 2009) prescription Tussionex cough syrup or is there a better solution in my house? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 24, 2009 - 14 answers

I had plans to ride my bike from Chicago to Milwaukee tomorrow with my husband and two friends (about 100 miles). Now I've come down with a pretty bad cold. Should I cancel or try to power through? Have you ever done a lot of physical activity while recovering from a cold, and how did you fare? [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Oct 23, 2009 - 20 answers

What are the best ways to comfort someone with a bad cold/flu? [more inside]
posted by mthomps00 on Oct 20, 2009 - 21 answers

I don't think this is, strictly speaking, supposed to happen: meat often comes out of my head when I'm sick. Why? What does it portend? [Warning: so gross.] [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

I have a multi-day Scrabble tournament soon and a brand-new cold. Help! [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill on Oct 18, 2009 - 15 answers

Need a solution to keep my sister's feet warm in ski boots. [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

What are different cultures' versions of comfort foods that are prepared for people who are sick and feeling under the weather? [more inside]
posted by illenion on Oct 15, 2009 - 67 answers

Cold weather makes me cry-- literally. [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Oct 15, 2009 - 8 answers

I want something to put at the foot of my bed to keep feet warm - a throw would work, but something more designed for the purpose perhaps- like a giant "sock" that slips over the end of the comforter that you slip your feet into or something like that. down or equivalent preferable, but post whatever you have!
posted by lrodman on Oct 8, 2009 - 18 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

What can I do to help my immune system fight against colds/flu since Zicam is no longer available? [more inside]
posted by spacelux on Oct 3, 2009 - 26 answers

Hit me with your best stuffy-nose remedies. [more inside]
posted by ms.codex on Sep 28, 2009 - 37 answers

Getting over a lousy cold/flu, can breathe again but can't smell anything. Is this permanent? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

I need product recommendations for winter running. Hats, gloves, socks, tights, etc. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Sep 17, 2009 - 14 answers

I learned how to make butter today using just a glass jar, a pint of heavy cream and elbow grease! So I made some, but something strange happened along the way and I seemed to have accidentally made ricotta cheese.... [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Sep 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I started feeling stuffy tomorrow, and today I have an awful cold. Tomorrow, I don't have the time to put up with a cold. Is there medication that actually works well enough to help me get through the day? How do I know if I'm contagious? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Sep 7, 2009 - 18 answers

Are there differences in the symptoms of a common cold with age? Are cold symptoms worse in adults than children? [more inside]
posted by graventy on Aug 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Medicalfilter: I kissed someone with a cold sore. Do i now have herpes? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Aug 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Travelling in the Amazon rainforest (hot and wet), Patagonia (cold and wet) and everything in between during September to November ... what shoes to wear? [more inside]
posted by tobtoh on Jul 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Doesn't the underfur removed by a Furminator serve as insulation, waterproofing, and buoyancy for a dog, especially a water dog like a Lab? She never wants to get out of the water and I'm afraid she'll get too cold.
posted by edaphon on Jun 21, 2009 - 5 answers

How strict is the "24 hour" part of 24-hour Claratin? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Jun 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Is my perception of being increasingly freezing cold a sign of something wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Why did this doctor prescribe Penicilin vk 500 for me when the description says it's not for fighting a cold or flu and yet that's CLEARLY what I have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2009 - 15 answers

Why does my nose hurt after a cold? I'm starting to get over a cold from hell - lots of nasal congestion (went through two boxes of Kleenex). I'm finally on my feet, but the right side of my nose - starting about where the cartilage/bone starts - is really sore. Any pressure on that side of my nose causes a throbbing pain. [more inside]
posted by adverb on May 8, 2009 - 10 answers

My long, thin, bony fingers do not retain heat. Quite conversely, they could be considered 10 deceivingly flesh covered dry ice appendages. With a baby rapidly on the way, does the hive mind have any suggestions or advice on how I might hold the baby without making him miserable? [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Apr 28, 2009 - 18 answers

YANMD, but why is it whenever I get a cold/flu I feel like there is something stuck in my throat? [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Mar 24, 2009 - 7 answers

I have several questions about the 2006 movie The Good Shepherd with Matt Damon, and I haven't been able to find answers from my usual sources. I'm hoping Robert DeNiro is a secret MeFi fan and will step in, providing closure. [spoilers ahoy!] [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Mar 16, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm unbelievably sick, probably from running around in the freezing rain. What can I do to get better by tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Mar 13, 2009 - 36 answers

Is there such a thing as a "listless cold," with relatively few symptoms but a decreased energy level? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Mar 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Could my roommate really have whooping cough? Because I'm skeptical. [more inside]
posted by CitrusFreak12 on Feb 17, 2009 - 39 answers

Dearest Non-Doctors; Is there any chance of my incredibly painful sore throat and swollen lymph nodes going away on it's own? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Feb 6, 2009 - 36 answers

Here in the US, TheraFlu was reformulated a few years ago (specifics) supposedly due to the meth panic. Anyhow I feel like I've lost the one thing that actually worked and helped me sleep when I get a cold. Is it feasible to buy the original formula on the gray market from overseas?
posted by crapmatic on Jan 30, 2009 - 12 answers

lI have a through-the-wal air conditioning unit. How do I stop the cold air outside from coming in through the cracks? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jan 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Kittens will have to be outside in the cold weather for a couple hours tomorrow. Would love some advice on how to accomplish this in some odd conditions. [more inside]
posted by greenland on Jan 16, 2009 - 19 answers

The heater in my 95 G20 is suddenly working intermittently. For the last three days, I get cold air through the vents for the first 20 minutes of highway driving, followed by the heat suddenly kicking in. Then, when I corner around a sharp right hand turn, the air suddenly goes cold, and then heat resumes when I straighten up. Ideas before I head to the mechanic?
posted by blue_wardrobe on Jan 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Will 20 minutes at -20 kill my external hard drive? [more inside]
posted by valleys on Jan 10, 2009 - 18 answers

one (of ten) fingers feels numb in the cold. What gives? [more inside]
posted by shamble on Jan 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for community shelter in case of power outage in Greenlake/Ravenna area of Seattle this weekend. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword on Dec 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Is it possible the cold in the room is a factor in why my older imac has a difficult time starting up in the morning?
posted by citybuddha on Dec 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Anybody have a good suggestion for a nice night cap (the kind you wear, not the kind you drink)? Or another product to mitigate the effect of winter chill on the exposed head area?
posted by bookish on Dec 2, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I get rid of this cold/virus/URI for good? I had the same thing at the end of September into October and it has returned on 11/14 with a vengeance. [more inside]
posted by nougat on Nov 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Florescent orange snot filter: has anyone ever had this? [more inside]
posted by Ollie on Nov 16, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm getting sick and taking the GRE on Monday. Anything I should be doing between now and then and best medicines for the day of? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Nov 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I will be going dogsledding with Outward Bound this January. What sort of camera should I bring? [more inside]
posted by Commander Rachek on Oct 29, 2008 - 5 answers