The flu

[Palmetto Pimp]

Ok well I have it.....feel like Ive been run over by a mac truck
How many other members have had it?
About how long did it last?
Any good remedies?
:Falls off chair:
THUD

 

[theGibber1]

i had it. trust me i sympathize.. i caught it on a saturday night. i did not leave the house again for 1 week and 2 days.

you will need.

nyquil
dayquil
advil cold and flu
advil cold and flu PM
tissue
soup
lots of water
and most of all a heating pad. (get ready for your entire body to be sore.) the heating pad was a life saver.

also i found that if i wanted to sleep i had to take the advil PM and nyquil at the same time..

get some rest and feel better

gl

gib

 

[Stuman]

How's that pool?

 

[IntenseOperator]

I cannot take off work. I've owned my own business for 16 years and am exposed to the elements and many people on a constant basis. These are some of the best things I've been able to find that work for me....

Once your throat starts to feel poorly or is already, gargle with hydrogen peroxide often. It tastes like shit and feels aweful in your mouth but will instantly kill all the germs and demons in your throat upon contact and give your body a fighting chance. I have a bottle of this in all 3 of my vehicles and a number of bottles in the house.

Alka Selzer Cold $ Flu
This item comes as tablets or gell caps. Also has a night-time formula. Doesn't cure the flu and isn't cheap but releaves you within minutes after taking of many of the aweful symptoms of the flu and allows you to be functional. As I said, I cannot and never take off work.

I also take vitamins
A multi, C, and Echinacea. I take these year round but especially during the flu season.

Also
drink lots of OJ. The vitamins and the fact that you are rehydrating yourself makes this the perfect accompanyment to soup.

I also eat. I'm not just talking about eating. I can eat a lot normally but put it into high gear when I don't feel good. I seem to turn into a furnace of sorts and I feel better when I eat.

Sleep as often as possible while doing everything else above.

GL
being sick sucks

 

[ajoytoy]

I Must have had a variation of it....was out of commission for only about 4-5 days total...mostly just consumed Vit. C, Dayquil, tylenol, WATER, OJ and a warm bed with extra sheets on it.....

try to do as little as possible if you can

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

pool is so good so far stuman.....make sure you are around in the spring when I need your help opening it

hydrogen peroxide?? yuck lol

thanks for the advice guys...this blows...headed to bed....also caring for a sick 4 and 3 yr old today=NO PATIENCE

hope Im better by xmas eve....well see

 

[SixFive]

gargling with very warm salt water is a little more pleasant, and I think it helps a lot.

When flu is discussed, I hear about 2 kinds. One is the kind you all are discussing with the body aches, runny nose, sore throat, cough, malaise, and anorexia. When I think of the flu, I think fever over 102, lots of vomiting, and lots of diarrhea. IMO, that's the flu, and that's what the "flu shot" is trying to combat.

 

[IntenseOperator]

When you guys feel shitty enough, and your throat is shot, you try it and get back to me. On a scale, it's about equally as aweful as salt water, not any worse, and much more affective.

I believe a lot of these winter ills start in your throat and sinus/nasal areas. The little buggers lurk there for a bit, talk to each other and grow, then make a run for the rest of your body. Taking the battle to them in your throat and nose is a good start.

I've been taking these measures for years and my income depends on my ability to succeed.

 

[DR STRANGELOVE]

portuguese remedy: 3 shots of cognac just before you go to bed...

 

[Captain Crunch]

If you have a health food store close by, go and get some Colloidal Silver. It is called the natural antibiotic is nothing more than microscopic silver particles suspended in water. When the silver comes in contact with whatever is making you sick, it kills it instantly. I have used it for years for myself and family, and it has been a great addition to the medicine cabinet. Isn't the cheapest stuff in the world (I have found a place on the internet that does sell high quality at a reasonable price) but you get what you pay for. Mix 1 tblspn CS with 1 tblspn water, put it under your tonque for 30 seconds or so, then gargle, then swallow 2-3 times per day. Good Luck

 

[THE KOD]

"Hand washing is cheap, it's easy to do and it works," says Dr. Gerberding of the Center for Disease Control. " I think if we were really compulsive about washing our hands, we could drastically reduce our risk of colds and flu."

With the cold and flu season upon us and the shortage of flu vaccines, hand washing is one of our best defenses. Please encourage hand washing at home and ensure that you have a nail brush at your bathroom sink. The basics of hand washing are: wet, soap (enough to cause bubbles), 20 seconds of scrubbing, and rinse. In addition to thorough washing after using the bathroom, hands should be washed before eating, after handling meat, fish or eggs, after using a tissue or coughing or sneezing into hands and after playing with a pet. Other "handy" health rules are keeping fingernails short and clean and keeping hands and fingers out of the mouth."
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hope you get to feeling better.

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

Ok..finally coming out of it
Might go back to work tommorow
Havent been outside since Thurs afternoon
Ive done nothing but lie down past 4 days
What worked for me...
dayquil..
Tylonol PM at night(slept better with that than nyquil)
Lots of rest
Ate as much as I could.
Drank as much as I could..prob 3 gallons of Lemonade
Some water, ice tea, had a couple beers--that didnt help lol
Lots of Aleve

4 yr old son had it too....Ive never seen him watch so much football with me, it was great.
Highlight of my weekend...Wife came home from shopping 3 yr old daughter with her......Sits down in fam room with stuff she bought..."Hey Sean do you want to help me wrap gifts for your daycare teachers?" His reply----"No, thats ok, I am watching football." Man, I almost broke into tears. lol :thumb:

 

[Myron]

I used to get the flu a lot so around 10 years ago I started to get annual flu shots. Since then I have never had the flu

 

[TORONTO-VIGILANTE]

portuguese remedy: 3 shots of cognac just before you go to bed...

and here i thought you were always Italian....

MUWHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!!

Shawn Desmon wannabee!!!!:tongue

can i have your leans for Italie Serie B soccer this weekend????
:wall: oke

 

[TORONTO-VIGILANTE]

If you have a health food store close by, go and get some Colloidal Silver. It is called the natural antibiotic is nothing more than microscopic silver particles suspended in water. When the silver comes in contact with whatever is making you sick, it kills it instantly. I have used it for years for myself and family, and it has been a great addition to the medicine cabinet. Isn't the cheapest stuff in the world (I have found a place on the internet that does sell high quality at a reasonable price) but you get what you pay for. Mix 1 tblspn CS with 1 tblspn water, put it under your tonque for 30 seconds or so, then gargle, then swallow 2-3 times per day. Good Luck

I've heard about this Cpt...so, do you swear by the stuff, or what?

gargle with hydrogen peroxide often

ummmmmmmmmm.....is that safe?

just curious....I come into contact with virii and germs all day (including this forum....), and i'd like to have some good remedies at my disposal....but none that will kill me in the long term.....LOL!!

 

[Captain Crunch]

TV, fortunately, I don't get sick very often, but when I do, I break out this stuff and it usually snuffs it out pretty quick. I have used it on my 10 year old daughter quite a few times and most of the time, the fever breaks or the sore throat disappears within 24 hours of taking it.

I don't know if you remember, but when all of the anthrax stuff was going on, some politician started drinking way to much of this stuff thinking it was going keep him safe, but his skin started turning yellow like he had jaundice. Once he quit taking it, his skin turned back to its normal color. If you follow the directions, this should not be an issue.

Here is where I get it. A little goes a long way and it keeps a lot longer if you buy it in a glass container. I make sure I always have some on hand. Good Luck

http://www.homecure.com/

 

[Simply In The Red]

I might try that Colloidal Silver if I have to. I'm still wary about the hydrogen peroxide. Look what it does to blondes. :yup I'm very wary of catching the flu. If I show symptoms, it usually means a lot of people are going to catch the hell of their lives. I usually don't get sick, but if I do, watch out because what I pass along will make you feel like you are ready to meet your maker. :nutkick