I have the flu

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Last couple days I seriously thought I might die. Living by myself with no one to look after me sucks. I have been sleeping nonstop almost for two days and the symptoms: chills, fever, headache, coughing sneezing, and stuffy nose are literally killing me. Tell me that the worst is over!

I notice that before these nasty symptoms occur, I feel very fatigued and weak. Then two or three days of really bad symptoms where I can't even get out of bed, and then a slow recovery. I feel about 20% right now, up from about 5%.

Anyone else have the flu? Is it just me or are the sypmtoms getting worse every year?
 
Just take specific tylenol extra strenght for fever or whatever other symptoms you're having at the onset when feeling weak. I felt it coming last week too but got it under control with tylenol. Don't let your body go to feaver becuase then you become weak and can not fight off the flu. Important part is to get it before it gets you. So fucking what if you pop a couple of pills. Also make sure you sleep with socks on, sleepy pants, sweather and keep your neck warm.
 
pablice said:
Just take specific tylenol extra strenght for fever or whatever other symptoms you're having at the onset when feeling weak. I felt it coming last week too but got it under control with tylenol. Don't let your body go to feaver becuase then you become weak and can not fight off the flu. Important part is to get it before it gets you. So fucking what if you pop a couple of pills. Also make sure you sleep with socks on, sleepy pants, sweather and keep your neck warm.
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I popped a Tylenol because of the headache and aches when I coughed. It's helping. But I am in hell!
 
stinkynuts said:
Last couple days I seriously thought I might die. Living by myself with no one to look after me sucks. I have been sleeping nonstop almost for two days and the symptoms: chills, fever, headache, coughing sneezing, and stuffy nose are literally killing me. Tell me that the worst is over!

I notice that before these nasty symptoms occur, I feel very fatigued and weak. Then two or three days of really bad symptoms where I can't even get out of bed, and then a slow recovery. I feel about 20% right now, up from about 5%.

Anyone else have the flu? Is it just me or are the sypmtoms getting worse every year?
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Oh, what a let down. I thought all that heavy breathing and moaning was from something else. Oh, well.
 
Dude I feel your pain. Happened to me just after Christmas last year. My fever got up to the danger zone. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and have to change the sheets they were soaked. I live by myself too..........it sucks when no one is there to comfort and take care of you :(

I did a regimen of vitamin C (2000 mg of ester c) and essential oils (clove, lemon) recommended to me by a naturopath. Took Nyquil at night to at least get a half decent sleep. You just have to ride it out. Good luck!
 
K Douglas said:
Dude I feel your pain. Happened to me just after Christmas last year. My fever got up to the danger zone. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and have to change the sheets they were soaked. I live by myself too..........it sucks when no one is there to comfort and take care of you :(

I did a regimen of vitamin C (2000 mg of ester c) and essential oils (clove, lemon) recommended to me by a naturopath. Took Nyquil at night to at least get a half decent sleep. You just have to ride it out. Good luck!
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Thanks man. It really sucks. :(
 
stinkynuts said:
Thanks man. It really sucks. :(
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you can't overdose on vitamin c - it is the best thing to boost your immune system when the flu strikes. This year I got a flu shot for the first time - so far it's worked. But they are saying the flu bug this year is the worst ever. Be well.
 
How do you guys get the flu? I haven't had a flu since 2002 and I've never taken a flu shot. But during that time, I've probably gotten sick with the cold 6 times.
 
That's the problem...many get this flu shot and it weakens their imune system. I can't remember the last time I had the flu and I take the necessary precautions when thinking I am getting one. It is also important to exercise 3 times a week, try to get your daily dose of fresh air and make sure you eat your fruits and vegatables. Works every time!

Frosty said:
How do you guys get the flu? I haven't had a flu since 2002 and I've never taken a flu shot. But during that time, I've probably gotten sick with the cold 6 times.
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Consider yourself lucky you don't have this.

http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/diseases/chikungunya

When I went to the Caribbean in October it was going around.

The normal flu also is in full swing this time of year.

Patients with symptoms bad enough had to be hospilatized and put through tests to determine if the had the chikungunya virus.

I just got a lung infection recently but it is in it's latter stages of dry coughing.

Some Ginger and Tumeric tea was enough to deal with it along with eating lots of protein and fruits and veggies.

Don't think I want the full blown flu so trying to boost my immune system with green smoothies, fruits and increased protein intake.

No guarantee I won't get it but hope to be able to fight it off quickly.

I hear the symptoms can disappear during the daytime when you're active only to return during the night time when you're at rest.

As pablice said, controlling the fever so it does not damge the brain is important.

Because it's a virus, the body has to fight off the infection itself.
 
pablice said:
That's the problem...many get this flu shot and it weakens their imune system. I can't remember the last time I had the flu and I take the necessary precautions when thinking I am getting one. It is also important to exercise 3 times a week, try to get your daily dose of fresh air and make sure you eat your fruits and vegatables. Works every time!
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You should go over and take care of him then.
 
K Douglas said:
Dude I feel your pain. Happened to me just after Christmas last year. My fever got up to the danger zone. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and have to change the sheets they were soaked. I live by myself too..........it sucks when no one is there to comfort and take care of you :(

I did a regimen of vitamin C (2000 mg of ester c) and essential oils (clove, lemon) recommended to me by a naturopath. Took Nyquil at night to at least get a half decent sleep. You just have to ride it out. Good luck!
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I just took some drops of Oil of Oregano on reading your post. Will take a health store multi-vitamin too.

I had the flu shot December 8th. I thought that it fucked me up a bit for a week or so, off and on (they say it takes 2 weeks for the antibodies to develop). In the middle of the night, I started feeling a little funny with aches and this morning in the bathroom - well, I felt like a exorcised a digestive demon. People I know, or their kids, have had the flu. Perhaps my body has a tinge of some related virus, but my inoculation perhaps is preventing me from getting sicker.

Going to try and get some rest this afternoon before going out tonight.
 
Poolasaurus said:
The misinformation in this thread makes me lol.

Stinkynuts, just keep yourself comfortable and well hydrated. If you start to feel like you're losing consciousness or not 100% in control don't hesitate to call 911. Hydration in very important, esp if you are sweating a lot or having diarrhea.

A virus has to be ridden out. Your body's doing everything it needs to do to fight it. The raising of body temp is important to "bake out" the virus. Be patient.
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The signs you should go to the hospital are having difficulty breathing, severe chest pains, a fever that goes away but then comes back stronger (this is a medical emergency, a secondary infection that could quickly kill you), or if you are vomiting so severely you can't hydrate yourself effectively.

Most people can ride out a flu with rest and hydration but some people do develop complications that need medical intervention.
 
There is no scientific or proven evidence to my statement. It is only based on my own experience and my own biased subjective observation over time. It works for me and this is not a lie.

For me it works not to get the flu shot and I have a really strong immune system based on my personal choices and I do not get sick a lot. My wife gets it all the time and gets sick a lot and maybe gets the flu about 1ce per year. This method has been working fine for me over my time. I hope that one day Canada does not make it mandatory and start fucking up our system.

My advice is do not listen to me and make your own judgement and decision.

However, I disagree with your statement that I am spreading lies. Nobody can say this currently becuase we do not have good reliable long term research free from various biases especially political bias and influence.


I could or could not be spreading lies. You are in no position to make this statement.

My advice is do what you think is right. We still live in a great country that does not force you to get one and a country that does not take away our right to choose what we want to do.

Obviously the mandatory vaccines are necessary, however a flu shot should not be mandatory.

Stop spreading lies that I am spreading lies.

Thanks

fuji said:
The flu shot does not weaken your immune system. Stop spreading lies.
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The last time I had the flu I ran a temperature of almost 104 degrees and thought I was done for at one point.

Lost 17 LB's in a week.

A friend told me to drink copious amounts of water mixed with honey and powdered absorbic acid.

Started to feel better within hours. Keep yourself as hydrated as much possible as your body tries to flush it's system.
 
pablice said:
There is no scientific or proven evidence to my statement. It is only based on my own experience and my own biased subjective observation over time. It works for me and this is not a lie.

For me it works not to get the flu shot and I have a really strong immune system based on my personal choices and I do not get sick a lot. My wife gets it all the time and gets sick a lot and maybe gets the flu about 1ce per year. This method has been working fine for me over my time. I hope that one day Canada does not make it mandatory and start fucking up our system.

My advice is do not listen to me and make your own judgement and decision.

However, I disagree with your statement that I am spreading lies. Nobody can say this currently becuase we do not have good reliable long term research free from various biases especially political bias and influence.


I could or could not be spreading lies. You are in no position to make this statement.

My advice is do what you think is right. We still live in a great country that does not force you to get one and a country that does not take away our right to choose what we want to do.

Obviously the mandatory vaccines are necessary, however a flu shot should not be mandatory.

Stop spreading lies that I am spreading lies.

Thanks
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No medical professional will state as fact that the flu shot weakens your immune system as you have said. Perhaps this is why Fuji made that comment. I agree with him that the flu shot does NOT weaken your immune system

NOW, if you choose not to take the flu shot, that's fine. You will just have to fight the flu virus by developing antibodies when it hits you, although it may take longer to do so, and as a result, you may be sicker more often or for a longer period of time and more intensely.

The flu shot isn't 100% effective, but it does give you 2/3 protection IIRC.
 
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