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19-02-2008, 06:53 AM
| | | | Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 261
| |  Battling the Flu
Hi to all. I haven't been around in a little while because I have been battling the flu (I think it is the flu).
Severe-severe headache, feels like someone punched me in the stomach and extreme exhaustion. Spent last week in bed-the entire week, and today is the first day out and about. Still rather weak, but making an effort.
Anyone else experience the same symptoms? I had a couple of friends tell me that I didn't have the flu. BS-they should have been in my head and stomach. Anyway, also heard that the flu lasts anywhere from 2-3 weeks (if you aren't careful and don't come back slowly).
I called the doctor's office, and his receptionist wouldn't give me any information unless I went into his office. I was too freaking sick to get out of bed, and all I wanted to know was what I should do, and how long it would last-and the bimbo wouldn't let me speak to anyone. This is the second time this has happened with this doctor. I gotta start looking for a new one.
Anyway, for anyone else out there suffering this season with the flu, or whatever the hell it was that I had-drink plenty of fluids and sleep.
Good Luck
nor  |
19-02-2008, 06:55 AM
|  | | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
Posts: 2,303
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Sorry to hear you are sick Nor. I hope you feel better soon. My whole family had a bad flu a few weeks ago. I'm not sure if there's anything going around for us right now, but at that time, half the people we knew had it. It was a really bad one like you described, and we were all ill for over a week. Anyways, take care and get lots of rest. |
19-02-2008, 07:01 AM
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Posts: 254
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Sorry to hear that you have been feeling so unwell. It certainly sounds like flu, in which case there is not much you can do, except ride it out. Keep drinking plenty of fluids and try paracetamol for a fever and the aches and pains. Continue getting plenty of rest and try not to do too much too soon.
Wishing you well for a speedy recovery |
19-02-2008, 08:37 AM
|  | | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ma
Posts: 2,828
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Hi Nor,
Sorry that you aren't feeling good. I'm not sure if it's the flu. Flu is high fever, cold like symptoms, and body aches. I would advise that if you don't feel better soon, it may be time to see your Dr.
Feel better soon... |
20-02-2008, 07:17 AM
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Posts: 261
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Thanks all-each day gives a little bit more energy.
Phew!!
Stay well everyone!! |
20-02-2008, 08:33 AM
|  | | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: High Plains, Colorado
Posts: 450
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Happy to hear that you are on the road to recovery. I think Ed had it here at the house, I was so afraid that I was going to get it, but I think/hope that the incubation time is over and I dodged it....Phew. This is to wishing everyone well, and those that are ill a speedy recovery....(((Hugs))))....T |
21-02-2008, 05:53 PM
|  | | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario
Posts: 1,631
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I agree with she cat......but I feel like with the PTSD our immune system is comprimised...when I get sick I always seem to get it way worse and longer than anyone else!!!! Hope you feel better soon.
Take care.
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