Sick in France? No Problem!

We survived the train strike, but David was felled by the common cold.  He got sick almost as soon as we set foot in Colmar; luckily, the French pharmacy has the answers to all physical ailments.

David answered a dozen questions and swears he spent more time with the pharmacist than he ever does with his physician back in Tucson.  After the pharmacist got all her answers:  Is your nose stuffy or runny?  Is your chest congested?  Do you have a fever?  Any stomach problems? she prescribed cough drops and a cough medicine to help him sleep.  Another pharmacy gave him "Actifed Jour & Nuit" which has white blister-pack tablets for day and a blue one for night.  This Friday, just four days after getting sick, he is feeling almost completely better.

Never hesitate to ask a French pharmacist for help when  you're sick.  I consider them the equivalent of our American Urgent Care, with the added bonus of being free.    You'll find them everywhere in France.  Just look for the neon green cross.