what verb or phrasal verb?

Twice this week I was asked if I had used any medication for my cold, I wanted to say more than just a "No" because I chose not to take any and that I rather have my natural immune system fight the virus.

So in order to convey that I forge forward with the cold and let it run its course, in a sentence structure like this:

No, I don't take any medicine, I usually just __ for/with my cold.

what verb, phrasal verb, phrase, expression would you suggest me?

I'm hope I'm making sense.

Thanks a lot

Raen

Thanks for the prompt response, GG. I appreciate it.

Are there also other more informal expressions? Thanks.

Raen

As a side note, nothing in the medication for colds makes you less likely to transmit the virus -- they just make you feel better. (Well, I suppose if your nose doesn't run as much, you might cut down slightly on the chance of spreading it.) The only thing you can really do is wash your hands a LOT! I've never seen anyone in the US wear a mask if they have a cold.

(Also, I would say "get plenty of rest" not "take plenty of rest.")

I have no idea. I suppose someone who worked with people with compromised immune systems might not come in contact with their patients when they are sick. In the US, the culture when it's "just a cold" is to "suck it up" and go to work.

put up with it.

let it run its (natural) course.

suffer through it.

deal with it.

tough it out. 

ignore it.

treat it with contempt. 

wait until it goes away on its own. 

get a lot of rest until it goes away on its own.

take hot lemonade, honey, and whiskey. 

CJ