Sick for the Fourth day now

[j_h_smith]

I got it good this time. I was fine Friday morning, went to work and put in my 15 minutes like I do every day.

Came home and had a small cough. By 11 pm, I was coughing a good bit, but went to bed as usual. By 3 am, I was feeling bad enough to wake up. Stomach hurt like food poisoning, coughing more than not and a head cold so bad I couldn't breathe out of my nose at all. 102.4 fever too.

Long story short, I've slept on and off for about 18-20 hours a day since Saturday. Got up today at 3 pm and have stayed up since (its now 7:44 pm) and I don't feel as bad as I did.

I'm wondering if anyone else has had this cold/bug/flu or am I just really special?

BTW, I wouldn't recommend this diet for anyone but I did lose almost 15 pounds since Friday.

Jim Smith

[llovelace]

Nyquil & chicken soup

[j_h_smith]

Nyquil & chicken soup

No problem with sleeping, so I didn't need the Nyquil. Just smelling food of any sort, made me vomit. It wasn't going to happen the first couple of days. I did eat some chicken broth with crackers today.

Seems like I'm developing a sore throat now. Maybe it's just post nasal drip, but it feels more like a sore throat.

Oh well, what's the old saying...Anything that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Jim Smith

[llovelace]

I am the worlds most aweful sick person, I hope you feel better

[dragonmoon]

I know theres a nasty stomach bug going around this area , my oldest daughter has it right now ... but when my wife had it she said the stomach cramps hurt like labour pains Doctor said there was nothing she could do for it and would last a few days

[mpkeelee]

a few shots of fortaz usually does me good!
*im just kidding, nobody should ever do that*

i keep a constant supply of vitamin C pills so if i ever feel something coming or in a situation that could weaken my immune system i take those, hot showers and get plenty warm sleep.

when i first got to germany in 2007 i got sick like that, pretty much the exact same. i didnt eat or drink for about 4 days, slept a lot, poop and puke all day and night, really bad temps. i lost about 20lbs in just a few days.

these are your get better ballons lol

[Monster Dodge]

When I'm sick I usually will just drink hot chicken broth thru out the day and before I go to bed I will have a "Hot Tottie" and I am out Usually feel fine in 3 to 4 days. If its real bad I will go to the Doc.

[j_h_smith]

Couldn't breathe too well last night and today. Seems like it's going back into my lungs. So, it's off to the doc tomorrow.

Wish me luck!
Jim Smith

[David802]

I know 3 people with the exact same symptoms you have! (My self included).

Mine has been in my lungs for a few days now, but then every time I get sick it goes to my lungs.

GL... If you feel as crappy as I do then I pity you.

[BPelizabeth]

Ugh Jim sorry to hear. Yes we all had this over Christmas and it stunk!!! Not to freak you out but its like we almost got over it....(still had congestion in our chest) but then yesterday it reared its ugly head again and kicked back in. UGH....I finally got a z pack to knock it out and apparently that is how the virus/cold is working. You get it....it goes away....it comes back...you nail it with antibiotics. UGH!!

We found that nyquil at night and day quil in the daytime seemed to help a bit.

Im with lovelace....I am THE WORST sick person. Such a baby...even carrying water up to my room is a feat and I make the hubby do it....lol. Plus I get demanding....lol....last night at 9 pm I told the hubby I need no pulp orange juice with ice. Clearly he had to go to the store immed. LOL THank god my husband is nice enough to do those things for me.