Can IV therapy treatment help you this cold and flu season? You might think you have no control over getting sick, but you have more than you might imagine. IV therapy treatments can calm symptoms, rest more comfortably, and recover faster. Even better, IV therapy nurses can come right to your home if you live in the Greater Boston or Worcester areas.
If you want to learn more and take control of the cold and flu, read on.
The flu feels terrible, no matter your symptoms
Everyone experiences a seasonal cold or flu differently. Some feel totally out of it physically and mentally. Others have less severe symptoms but still know it’s best to rest and stay home. Cold and flu symptoms run the gamut, with suffers having just several or all the following symptoms:
- Fever and possibly chills
- Sore throat or active cough
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle soreness, body aches, or fatigue
- Headaches
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Other viruses and stomach bugs can mimic the flu, and only a lab test can tell you for sure. But no matter the precise cause, you feel miserable. If you’ve had the flu before, you know the drill: Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications may help, but have you considered options beyond your doctor’s office and your pharmacy’s cold-and-flu section? IV drip therapy can provide fast, effective relief—without you even stepping out of the house.
IV therapy treatments for at-home cold and flu relief
Imagine this. You take the cold and flu medicines you keep at home, but they’re not working. It would be exhausting to trek to the pharmacy and scour the shelves for other products. You can’t even think of getting dressed and going to the doctor. Too many of us have been in this situation.
Leaving home is the last thing you want to do when you feel lousy. Luckily, if you live in the Worcester to Boston areas, you don’t have to. IV treatments can be administered at home to rapidly deliver the vital hydration, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals you need for recovery and immune strength.
Why IV treatments provide faster cold and flu relief
Oral medications need to be digested before the ingredients enter the bloodstream for use by the body. This process usually takes one to two hours. IV treatments work faster because the drip bag delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. In general, you’ll feel positive effects almost immediately.
The power of IV drip therapy for stomach bugs
Unlike cookie-cutter OTC medications that may or may not address your exact needs, your nurse can tailor the ingredients in the drip bag based on your individual symptoms and their severity. Many of the common IV therapy nutrients below serve multiple purposes.
Here are some ways IV therapy medications help you feel better and stay healthier:
- B Complex vitamins support immune function
- Famotidine (Pepcid) helps calm nausea and acid reflux.
- Vitamin B12 increases energy and improves recovery from illness
- Zofran helps relieve nausea and vomiting
- Glutathione is an antioxidant that supports immune health
- Magnesium helps treat headaches, fight infections, regulate body temperature, and reduce inflammation
- Vitamin C may help reduce the length of cold and flu symptoms
- Zinc helps your body fight infection and reduces the severity and duration of colds and the flu
Stay Well by Boosting Immune Function
Nobody wants to go to work with a drippy cold, take care of kids when you’re run down, or run errands when you’re under the weather. Don’t wait to get sick before you get an infusion of immune-boosting nutrients. Avoid the worst by getting IV treatment now. The right infusion ingredients can support your immune system and help you stay ahead of seasonal illnesses, replenishing your body with hydration, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants.
Here’s what to expect with IV drip treatment
It’s possible to choose an IV therapy service with highly qualified nurses who will come right to your home. For your safety and optimal results, you will first consult with your nurse, providing a medical history and discussing your symptoms.
After determining the right mix, the nurse can tell you what’s in the mixture, what to expect, and any possible side effects—which are generally mild and go away soon after the treatment is complete. Treatments typically last 30 minutes to an hour. Afterward, your body will immediately start using the ingredients to speed up the healing process.
Consider IV therapy this cold and flu season
IV therapy isn’t an instant cure for cold and flu. However, replenishing your body with the right fluids and nutrients will speed up recovery and help protect you from illness throughout the season. If you’re in the Worcester to Boston areas, The IV Nurses provide the best in cold and flu treatments in the comfort of your home.
The IV Nurses put your health first, with all preservative-free (as long as we can source them) ingredients sourced from the best pharmacies. For more information, or to book your infusion, visit us at www.theivnurses.com. You can also reach us via email at services@TheIVNurses.com or call us at (508)-928-7156.