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raptor_rider

(1,014 posts) Sun Oct 19, 2014, 07:38 PM Oct 2014

Who else has this??

I've been sick since Monday. Fever, chills, body aches. Plus sore throat, coughing, runny nose. Added in is stomach ache and vomiting!!!

I've not slept from Monday through Friday. Since 2:00am Saturday morning, I've only been awake for 1-2 hrs and sleep for 6+ hrs after that!!

I know the body heals with sleep, however damn!! This much???

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Who else has this?? (Original Post) raptor_rider Oct 2014 OP

Sounds like you have the flu. Avalux Oct 2014 #1

Vitamin C and zinc... Callmecrazy Oct 2014 #2

taking meds that kept you awake? orleans Oct 2014 #3

I'm 42 with mono. I have never been so tired in my life. 2theleft Oct 2014 #4

That's rough. blue neen Oct 2014 #8

1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of honey in a glass of water mackerel Oct 2014 #5

Probably flu. Not much to do but take OTC remedies The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #6

You could even have two viruses at once. Laffy Kat Oct 2014 #7

Thanks all!! I've been off the nets raptor_rider Oct 2014 #9

Avalux

(35,015 posts)

1. Sounds like you have the flu.

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 07:45 PM

Oct 2014

Sleep is good and means you're on the mend. Rest up and don't push yourself to recover too soon. Listen to your body.

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)

2. Vitamin C and zinc...

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 08:36 PM

Oct 2014

Always cuts my recovery time in half.

ETA: Taken with a shot of Crown Royal doesn't hurt either. It may not cure you but it will help you sleep.

orleans

(34,051 posts)

3. taking meds that kept you awake?

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 08:49 PM

Oct 2014

how are you feeling now?

on edit: i've been sick too--but not the flu symptoms you have--just a fucking bad cold & congestion

again on edit: chocolate frosted brownies seem to help

2theleft

(1,136 posts)

4. I'm 42 with mono. I have never been so tired in my life.

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 11:05 PM

Oct 2014

Adding insult to injury, I also have a sinus infection. Yesterday I made black bean soup and a dump cake. It exhausted me. Today all I've managed to do is eat some of the soup and nap.

blue neen

(12,319 posts)

8. That's rough.

Reply to 2theleft (Reply #4)

Mon Oct 20, 2014, 12:01 AM

Oct 2014

I had mono when I was 37. It takes an adult a lot longer to recuperate from mono than it does teenagers. It's such an intense tiredness that it's like a type of pain.

Take it easy. Sleep and rest.

mackerel

(4,412 posts)

5. 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of honey in a glass of water

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 11:24 PM

Oct 2014

I drink it every 2 - 4 hours until better. Amazing stuff clears sinuses, colds, flu's and other yucky stuff.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,691 posts)

6. Probably flu. Not much to do but take OTC remedies

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 11:26 PM

Oct 2014

and sleep it off. Flu sucks.

Laffy Kat

(16,377 posts)

7. You could even have two viruses at once.

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Sun Oct 19, 2014, 11:32 PM

Oct 2014

It happens. Fluids, fluids, fluids and rest.

raptor_rider

(1,014 posts)

9. Thanks all!! I've been off the nets

Reply to raptor_rider (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2014, 09:26 PM

Oct 2014

Been sleeping lots. Lots of water. Taking my meds that I need to take. Due to my past dx. I should have been dead 2 yrs ago.

I'm doing better. Less body aches. Unless I drive, then my legs give me fits. Was able to pick my boys after school all days.

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