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Oh god I am so sick...the flu - help...
Teala
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I feel terrible. I haven't felt this bad in years. This flu has just taken all my energy and it is hard to keep stuff down. I am living basically on saltine crackers and orange juice. Anything else just makes my stomach to upset. Last night I was running a fever of about 104. I've been in bed most of the day. God this really sucks. My roomie has no answers and I am trying to keep her away so she doesn't come down with this stuff.
Does anyone have a suggestion for fighting this thing. I have tried all the store stuff like Theraflu, Comtrex, Ni-quill the works and nothing is helping. I have tried chicken noodle soup but it didn't stay down long. Gross. I am thinking about going to the doc to see what he can give me...but I am not sure they can do anything, at least that is what the ask a nurse woman said to me on the phone.
Someone help me! OMG! Is there anything I can do other than letting this thing run it's course. I am suppose to work tomorrow night andI was suppose to work tonight but couldn't make it because of this yucky stuff. I may have to miss tomorrow unless someone has some ideal of a good home remedy.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Kristi - sick girl in bed.
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If you beleive in folk remidies, a shot of vodka will help kill whatevers causing the problems :P
Other than that the only help I can suggest is lotsa showers/tubs/sleep
after 6 or so years, I had to change it a little...
Usually I take vitamins when i think I'm getting ill. Heard something about Vitamin C being really good in particular. For food, maybe try yogert. And don't take too much or too many different cold medicines. That stuff isn't mothers milk you know.
"If you can't out wit them, report them till they're banned!"- PopinJ'
Well that stuff is not instant. Keep taking the cold stuff. Drink thura-flu and stay in bed and get lots of rest. That's the best thing you can do so your body can recover.
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Ibuprofen (easier anti-inflammatory on the stomach) and cold, wet wash cloth over the face or a cold shower. (lowers heart rate- heart rate increases 10bpm for every 1 degree above normal) It will make you feel a little better for a little while.
Hope you got your things together. Hope you are quite prepared to die. Looks like we're in for nasty weather. ... There's a bad moon on the rise.
did you ask your nurse about getting an RX for antibiotics?
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot foot stomping on a human face -- forever."
Sorry you are feeling bad. Hope you feel better. A HOT Tottie
worked for me.
www.ehow.com/how_4792398_make-hot-totties.html
OR now adays I just take a healthy dose of Nyquil. works for ME anyway.
CHEERS!!
A bottle of Hennessy always works for me.
Poor planning and scheduling, you are not actually supposed to be sick when you call into work sick.
Look, when you are as sick as you are, the day is shit anyway, so you might as well go into work, and save the "flu" excuse for when it's warm and sunny out.
After all, why waste a sick day when you're actually sick?
Have/are you able to go to the doctor's for antibiotics?
Last time I had the flu I was out of commision for about a week, maybe 2, can't remember exactly.
But if your still having symptoms, especially a fever, then really i would suggest resting at home for a few days. I don't believe theirs any healthy instant rememdy for the flu.
I think my family physician can help you.
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Originally posted by javac
well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8
as for the reccomendation of antibiotics. Don't...
Any time you can avoid taking them, avoid it because they dont always work. After using them too much they become usless and its better to save them for when you actually need them rather than just to pop a pill for the sake of making yourslef think it helps.
As for vitamins, any of them are going to help you recouver if your deficient, but if you can't keep anything down, it might irritate your stomach to take a suppliment. If you can, thats great your probably missing out on some vitamins what with not eating and all, but dont do it untill you can handle it.
after 6 or so years, I had to change it a little...
One of only maybe 3 true Laugh out Louds I've experienced reading these forums in all the years I've been posting here.
My fever finally broke. I am feeling a lot better. Still kinda wimpy though, but I do feel better. Ugh...getting sick sucks.
Thanks for all the suggestions- well most of them...I'll skip the personal doc one. 
Doc K never hurt anyone that didn't ask for it...
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Originally posted by javac
well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8
Heh, going to get a flu shot next year Teala?
I got mine, and my brother said "I never get the flu anyway, why bother." Well, this year he got the flu. Now he's miserable, and swears he'll be getting a shot next year.
Now with 57.3% more flames!
OMG! plz give me five.
i also catch the flu these days. i feel myself overwhelmed by pills.
When you are sick, you should visit your doctor immediately before it get more serious...
i took zicam when i had the flu
worked wonders
That may be pulled from the shelves in the very near future ... It can cause permanent damage to your sense of smell.
and to whoever said anti biotics .. that is for bacterial infections not viral infections ... Honestly the adivce I have seen on this site is disturbing ...
Teala: glad you are feeling better, for some REAL flu advice I started this thread
www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/230491/REAL-flu-advice.html
i've also got a bad flu and feel terrible. the doctor said its bacterial infection. drink more water and breath fresh air and take medcine, believe i will get better soon. health is more important than everything.
oh god
go to hospital immediately, visit doctor, take drugs...