I'm sick

[Etoile]

I don't know if it's a cold or the flu or a sinus infection or what. Have had symptoms of all three. Currently feels mostly like a cold, but yesterday morning the ear pressure was insane (I have ear pressure issues anyway due to my accident, but this was off the scale), and I have had joint aches like the flu yesterday and a little today, but mostly I am just BLEAH. And I have a test tomorrow, splendid. I hate missing school.

 

[Harmony_1985]

Awww! Hugs for ya honey, I hate being ill.

 

[Etoile]

I almost never get sick. I might feel sniffly, or have a little tummy upset, things like that, but this is actual SICK and I never get that!

 

[ownedsubgal]

((((((((Etoile))))))) so sorry to hear that you're sick! are you taking anything for it? i strongly recommend Zicam products, they always work well for me. and of course don't forget to take in plenty of fluids...orange juice, water, pedialyte.

 

[00Syd]

Ugh, I'm so sorry to hear that your feeling sick. Being sick and missing class is just awful. I've been a little afraid the last few days that I was getting sick, too!

I hope you feel better soon. Drink lots of liquids and take it easy!

 

[Etoile]

I am working on some Alka Seltzer Cold medicine that we already had in the house. I find it's actually really nice because it's very fast-acting! In fact, I think it's time for more. But I always try to replace whatever medications I use when I'm sick, so I will look for Zicam when I go to the store.

I just steamed myself up in the bathroom...didn't feel like standing in there long enough to take a shower, but I let the hot water run and stood in it and it cleared me out a bit. I'll want to do that again later so perhaps I'll make it an official shower then.

 

[Etoile]

Hmm, sounds like soup is being prescribed, I shall go heat up some no-chicken noodle I think. I must have been prescient when I bought that the other day!

 

[FurryFury]

I'm so sorry. I have a lot of sinus issues and it can make you feel terrible. The upside is that you can't give it to someone else though. I really like knowing that.

If the stuff coming out of your nose is green or yellow you probably have a sinus infection and should see your ENT.

I hope you get to feeling better soon!

 

[Etoile]

I'm not looking at the color, LOL. I suspect it is probably yellow or clear. Either way, it's definitely time for more Alka Seltzer. This stuff tastes FREAKY.

 

[Jamers12]

I hope you feel better! Take some Motrin and Tylenol it will take the aches away and pepermint tea always helps me with a congested nose and is also great to stay hydrated. The most important thing is your fluids and rest! Get Well.

 

[Etoile]

That latest Alka Seltzer is not helping the ear pressure...

I have a test tomorrow, UGH

 

[Jamers12]

Try Sudafed too all the congestion in your sinuses are causeing the pressure in your ears. It will make you feel much better!

 

[IrezumiKiss]

I don't know if it's a cold or the flu or a sinus infection or what. Have had symptoms of all three. Currently feels mostly like a cold, but yesterday morning the ear pressure was insane (I have ear pressure issues anyway due to my accident, but this was off the scale), and I have had joint aches like the flu yesterday and a little today, but mostly I am just BLEAH. And I have a test tomorrow, splendid. I hate missing school.

I don't know if you're a vegetarian or not, but my remedy for all cold-related sicknesses has been a one-two knockout punch of protein+vitamin C. So I usually eat a steak and guzzle orange juice like it was free vodka Saturdays at the pub. Also go for long walk outside for the fresh air instead of staying cooped in with my germs (if I can do so.) It often works.

Substitute strong, leafy greens like spinach, okra, kale, bok choy, collard greens, etc. for the steak if you're a vegan.

 

[Etoile]

Try Sudafed too all the congestion in your sinuses are causeing the pressure in your ears. It will make you feel much better!

Yup just took some

 

[Etoile]

I don't know if you're a vegetarian or not, but my remedy for all cold-related sicknesses has been a one-two knockout punch of protein+vitamin C. So I usually eat a steak and guzzle orange juice like it was free vodka Saturdays at the pub. Also go for long walk outside for the fresh air instead of staying cooped in with my germs (if I can do so.) It often works.

Substitute strong, leafy greens like spinach, okra, kale, bok choy, collard greens, etc. for the steak if you're a vegan.

Ovo lacto actually. Leafy greens, eh? I like spinach, might have some frozen stuff. I think I also have fake meat which is pretty high in protein, I could have both!

 

[Jamers12]

I'm an ovo-locto too! I guess eggs have the best protein even compared to steak eggs are the purest protien around. I think I'm going to try that protein- vit.C combo next time i get sick I think it might just help!

 

[Etoile]

Hmm, eggs...I could go for eggs maybe in a little while...just had some savory steam-in-bag veggies, found them while buying popsicles this morning, only 120 calories for the whole thing and it was tasty!

People, do popsicles count as liquid? Like real-fruit popsicles and stuff? Because I have practically nothing to drink right now (just soda and that's caffeinated) and I gotta keep drinking and I like popsicles.

 

[Daddy2mylilgirl]

This:
http://www.valleynaturals.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=75f74220-0b65-4d2a-be71-0792b33ec4dd?&ccd=INK007 (or something like it)

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Tea with lemon, honey, and cayene pepper

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All better. (hopefully)

 

[Etoile]

Oh lord, NO NETI!!! I swear that stuff scares me. I have friends who do neti and it just creeps me out. I'm not sure I could handle having something pouring IN ONE SIDE and OUT THE OTHER. I mean, YIKES!!

 

[Daddy2mylilgirl]

Oh lord, NO NETI!!! I swear that stuff scares me. I have friends who do neti and it just creeps me out. I'm not sure I could handle having something pouring IN ONE SIDE and OUT THE OTHER. I mean, YIKES!!

lol Yes it is a little weird but it does help.

At least try the tea. The cayenne pepper helps clear out the sinuses, the lemon and honey helps your throat, and the tea just helps especially if its green.

 

[SweetGigi]

I am sorry you are sick, toots. I know I can't offer you anything other than hugs and support. so you have all that I have.

*hugs*

 

[IrezumiKiss]

I'm an ovo-locto too! I guess eggs have the best protein even compared to steak eggs are the purest protien around. I think I'm going to try that protein- vit.C combo next time i get sick I think it might just help!

It works. And if it doesn't work, it puts you on the racetrack to working with an Olympian head start out the gate. My main thing is to keep chugging the orange juice. You'll be pissy like a mofo, but as my aunt used to say, "drink lotsa water and piss out the germs!"

I put sunny-side-up eggs on my burgers stacked with spinach greens for my lunch the other day and my roommate asked me if I was making protein bombs!

 

[cherokee_dove]

Etoile,

What you said about the ear problems, with all the sinus and throat problems; automatically made me think that you have the same symptoms as my son did this afternoon; at the doctors.

His diagnosis...Strep. May want to get checked for anti-biotics and cough medicine.

(Hugs) Hope its not that bad, though.

 

[Etoile]

Etoile,

What you said about the ear problems, with all the sinus and throat problems; automatically made me think that you have the same symptoms as my son did this afternoon; at the doctors.

His diagnosis...Strep. May want to get checked for anti-biotics and cough medicine.

(Hugs) Hope its not that bad, though.

Eeeee, really? I had considered that possibility but I have been hoping otherwise!

 

[Shagly]

Eeeee, really? I had considered that possibility but I have been hoping otherwise!

Check with a MD and most likely they will do a blood lookup.

Lots of colds and infections are starting early this year.

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