The "I'm sick, poor me!" thread

[Phimuteach]

It's that time of year. People are sniffling and coughing. Doorknobs, elevator buttons, and touching pretty much anything in public places is questionable.

I work with kids. While I think they are creative, honest, and funny- they are also germy little buggers. They will cough and sneeze in your face. Despite washing my hands every chance I get, my body has caved in.

I'm sick again! I was sick the whole month of October, and now I have a cold (I hope just a cold). My nose is sore, I've gone through a ton of tissues, and my body aches. I know there are more sick people out there. Vent your frustrations and give remedies here!

Side note: I've heard Airborne is a good preventative measure. Has anyone tried it? I'm also wondering if anyone has tried those immune boosting medicines that claim to cut your cold in half, like Zicam. I'm thinking about stocking up on these for next time!

[LaneSig]

I'm a teacher, too. First year elementary teachers are notorious for getting everything the kids have. My first year teaching, I was in the doctor's office once a month because of stuff I got from the kids.

Yes, Airborne works well. So does TheraFlu cold medicine. Hope you get to feeling better.

[blueangel]

I swear by pro-biotics. Have you tried Danactive?

Teaching kids in judo (who wipe their snotty noses on their gi sleeves-- and then you must grab the gi sleeve to throw them-- I know-- ewww!) I used to get tons of colds and respiratory illnesses.

But, since starting Danactive, I haven't caught a single cold (yet). It's touted to boost your immune system. I believe it.

It's difficult to find, but if you have a Whole Foods near you, you're in luck.

Here's a link.

http://www.danactive.com/

Also-- do you wash your hands often? Remember.. just touching a door handle (especially on your way OUT of a public bathroom) or a community phone ior fax machine s enough to get you sick. Be vigilent about keeping your hands away from your face-- and be sure to use alcohol wipes.. alot.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by Phimuteach

My nose is sore, I've gone through a ton of tissues,

This. is. me!! I'm going through so many tissues it's ridiculous. My nose skin is raw. My secretary told me she once had a stuffy nose for 2 years. Please don't let this be my fate.

[Kevin]

I have my last final tomorrow. So far, two of the attorneys at my office have been sick, my wife *is* sick..

[AlexMack]

There are these lozenges called Cold-eeze. Don't use them. They'll rip your mouth to shreds.
I got my boyf to get Zicam and it seemed to work really well. Here's my advice from a medical professional-there's no need to lysol everything. When you do, you're making your immune system worse. Do wash your hands constantly. Lots of vitamin C and zinc (the vit C you don't use you'll just pee out anyway). The rhinovirus is airbourne, so you're fine if you share a drink or kiss a sick person but just be aware that if they cough or sneeze around you, you're much more likely to get sick.
Try to get a good amount of fresh air once in awhile, the reason people get so sick in the winter is because they're in enclosed, warm spaces with recirculated air. It's a cold and flu breeding ground.

If you do get sick-glug down the orange juice, use Dayquil and Nyquil and try Zicam. Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by centaur532

There are these lozenges called Cold-eeze. Don't use them. They'll rip your mouth to shreds.
I got my boyf to get Zicam and it seemed to work really well. Here's my advice from a medical professional-there's no need to lysol everything. When you do, you're making your immune system worse. Do wash your hands constantly. Lots of vitamin C and zinc (the vit C you don't use you'll just pee out anyway). The rhinovirus is airbourne, so you're fine if you share a drink or kiss a sick person but just be aware that if they cough or sneeze around you, you're much more likely to get sick.
Try to get a good amount of fresh air once in awhile, the reason people get so sick in the winter is because they're in enclosed, warm spaces with recirculated air. It's a cold and flu breeding ground.

If you do get sick-glug down the orange juice, use Dayquil and Nyquil and try Zicam. Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water.

Be careful about Zicam. There is suspicion that it can permanently cause loss of smell. There have been several lawsuits:

http://zicam.vanosteen.com/

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by blueangel

Be careful about Zicam. There is suspicion that it can permanently cause loss of smell. There have been several lawsuits:

http://zicam.vanosteen.com/

You can get this powdery stuff that you stir into drinks too. Of course if you snort the powder, you deserve to lose your sense of smell.