Teller Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 This sucks. Temp of 103+, ridiculous chills, body aches like I was in a car crash, can't turn my head at all. Need to cough but I can't because my head hurts too much. Throat feels like I swallowed a cactus. Glands so swollen and sore, it feels like someone hauled off and kicked me in the neck. Feel about half nauseous too, but I don't know if that's from the flu bug or all the Tylenol I've been pumping to keep the fever down. Is there anything more miserable than being so sick your hair even hurts? Right now, I'd hafta say no. (Well, that and only having three sick days a year, and trying to save them in case I get 'really' sick down the road. So, yeah, I'm at work.) :doh: Slept 12 hours yesterday :yikes: with the heat cranked up and about five blankets on. Still woke up in a cold sweat and the same friggin' chills. Who else has the bug, and what are you doing to treat it? Any ideas for knocking the fever down besides Tylenol every 2-3 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Both my kids and the Ex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Both my kids and the Ex. I'm really hoping my kids don't get it. I've been calling the ex to check on them, and they're still fine. Hopefully they'll dodge it. For that matter, I hope she does too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 so i guess you won't be preparing for that 5k today? seriously, i'm typing this from home, because i'm off sick today. i don't have it as bad as it sounds you do, but i feel like :pooh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Brown #43 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 What I have isn't as bad as what you've got HH, but I've had a vicious sore throat going on five days now. Every morning I wake up hoping it'll be gone, but nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Not home sick, but work is delayed 2 hours because there is a half inch of snow on the ground and it's coming down lightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Drink some Patron, ya big baby. You'll be fine. :laugh: Actually, my family just went through a similar bout with a bug, but not as volatile as yours. I don't get sick, because I drink tea like it's going out of style. And look at the bright side Double H, you'll probably get a nice head start on the weight loss program that we agreed to. I started on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 OMG...have you been to the dr? You need to go...get some Tami-flu...You'll be better in no time w/that stuff. Seriously...if you're having a headache like that...you need to see a physician..It may not be the flu....but more than likely...it is...you never know. And you're at work? That's how this stuff spreads! I know you only have 3 sick days...but don't you think you're really sick? Adults can't tolerate high fevers like that but so long. Get to a dr and get some good drugs. I had bronchitis week before last...felt like crap...couldn't breathe...but I didn't have the fever you have. Have you taken anything over the counter besides Tylenol? Get some Thera-flu if you can't go to a dr...and go home and get some rest...that would help the most. Hope you feel better soon...I'm sure your co-workers will be thanking you for coming to work when you're this sick...they'll be thanking you from their beds btw..lol *edit* Dang...I asked alot of questions in this post didn't I?:laugh: Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Next year get this in the fall. http://www.flumist.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I've got something, but it's wierd, no congestion, no real fever, just feel achey and have headaches. Throat is kinda sore and I have that nasty taste in my mouth. But I can get by. I stayed home yesterday in case it was contagious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Fairfax schools sent a letter out.. they are getting hit hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I've got something, but it's wierd, no congestion, no real fever, just feel achey and have headaches. Throat is kinda sore and I have that nasty taste in my mouth. But I can get by. I stayed home yesterday in case it was contagious. Then you don't have the Flu. Its just a cold/bug. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/season.htm These are the Flu Strains for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I did last week My mom and brother a few weeks before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I've got something, but it's wierd, no congestion, no real fever, just feel achey and have headaches. Throat is kinda sore and I have that nasty taste in my mouth. But I can get by. I stayed home yesterday in case it was contagious. This might be heading over to the out of context thread... Sounds like the date rape drug strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Then you don't have the Flu.Its just a cold/bug. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/season.htm These are the Flu Strains for this season. Yeah, I figured as much. I get flu shots every year and was wondering if I just had a watered down version. I don't get sick much any more and when I do, it's just a bit of a downer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Yeah, I figured as much. I get flu shots every year and was wondering if I just had a watered down version. I don't get sick much any more and when I do, it's just a bit of a downer. The Flu doesn't really work like that. There really isn't a "watered down version". Maybe your immune system can just handle it better. Strong like bull?!? The CDC tries to guess every year what the next major strains will be. But, its getting harder and harder. So, we have what's called "Mismatch" years. Meaning the typical flushot efficacy drops when its a mismatch year. So, when you see the strain names, usually is a code of a location with some letters and numbers. Sydney-(A3B7) or whatever. It has to do where they believe the strain originated from. I won't lie, I work for the place that makes the FluMist.....and have been getting it free for years. Because its a weakend live virus. The Efficacy is higher than the shot. I'm not in sales, so I don't get paid if another Mist is sold. They are under $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I just got over what you described. Ive had a 101+ fever for 3 straight days and slept like crazy but always tired. It has moved onto my wife now and she is just getting over the worse part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbiggs Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I rarely catch anything but right after Christmas I caught something that gave me a sore throat and I coughed all the time for about 3 days. I had this exact thing back in '96...last time I remember being sick. My daughter just picked it up last week and is still coughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 My wife and 3 kids have had it for about the last 10 days. Somehow, I seem to have escaped the wrath of this flu as of this moment...despite all the hacking and wheezing going on in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We don't have it in my family. Thank the Lord. Although we got this stuff called Fifth disease. Hope you feel better Hog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revallenjr Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Had it man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 My ex-roomates girlfriend would get it every year, so I got into the habit of getting flu shots when they gave them away at work.... So no, I'm fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Is there anything more miserable than being so sick your hair even hurts? Right now, I'd hafta say no. (Well, that and only having three sick days a year, and trying to save them in case I get 'really' sick down the road. So, yeah, I'm at work.) :doh: That's just a stupid corporate policy. Studies have shown that the loss in productivity is greater when people come in when sick. Not only do they not get as much work done as normal but they make their coworkers sick who then also lose productivity. Stupid. If you're sick you should be made to stay home. BTW, I just got over something similar. It sucked, but now that it's gone I can fully enjoy the pleasure of having 4 wisdom teeth yanked two days ago. Hope you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Trust me when I say this.... don't buy into the mist or the flu shots. They aren't 100% effective. The only true prevention is a 24 hour dose of porn, cigs, and booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revallenjr Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Trust me when I say this....don't buy into the mist or the flu shots. They aren't 100% effective. The only true prevention is a 24 hour dose of porn, cigs, and booze. That might actually work, since it does not require going into the public, unless you run out of booze and cigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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