Help...how to get rid of a bad illness???

newbie · #1 05-10-2001, 02:55 PM

I'm feeling absolutely miserable. I had a cold for 2 weeks, and then a few days ago I got a 100 degree fever. I have rested for quite some time in the past 2 days, but I'm feeling worse, if that's actually possible!

I'm feeling very fatigued with a lack of energy, headache-y, and nauseated. I don't understand what's happening! I drink tons of water, have been getting lotsa sleep, and relaxing a bit more. But it's not helping!

HELP!! What are your tips to get rid of an illness? I'm getting VERY behind in schoolwork, and I left school today at 10:30 b/c I felt like I was gonna puke! I haven't been going to school for the past 3 days!

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PenguinTrax · #2 05-10-2001, 04:26 PM

Not to sound too obvious...but have you gone to the doctor? Your symptoms sound suspiciously like mono.

Get thee to a physician! If it is a virus, there's nothing you can do but ride it out, but if it's bacterial in nature, a good strong antibiotic will help.

Barbara

newbie · #3 05-10-2001, 04:38 PM

Hey Barbara! I don't know if it's mono--I hope not! My friends have had mono in the past--and their symptoms lasted more than a month!

Yes, I really ought to go to a doctor, huh? I guess I've been trying to convince myself that I don't need to--but I guess I should! Don't worry--I'm going to call for an appt. after this post

. Thanks for your advice!!

James · #4 05-10-2001, 05:24 PM

Lots of Vitamin C and a product with Echinacea and goldenseal combined . . . eases flu/cold like symtoms and speeds recovery. It REALLY work and is cheap. just take 2-3 capsules every 3 hours.

newbie · #5 05-10-2001, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by James:
a product with Echinacea and goldenseal combined

Hey James! Do you know of a specific brand name that has this? Thanks!

James · #6 05-10-2001, 05:40 PM

Yah, Nature's Herbs has a nice version, the more you take of it the better you feel . . its truly amazing. I just pop them by the handful . . .

If you can't locate them by Friday evening give me a call on Saturday and I'll mail them out to you, my cost . . . I manage a health store.

I'll email you my weekend work number . . .

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Originally posted by newbie:
Hey James! Do you know of a specific brand name that has this? Thanks!

newbie · #7 05-10-2001, 06:06 PM

Aww, that's so sweet of you James,

but if you did send it to me, I would feel guilty if you didnt' let me pay you back!

I'm going to call the store right now to see if they carry the brand!! Will post back!

newbie · #8 05-10-2001, 06:21 PM

Haha James your email was funny

Sisterplum · #9 05-10-2001, 06:59 PM

Newbie,
Darlin! I hope you made that appt. with your doctor!!!!!! I know how crappy it feels to be sick...I'm pretty bad here myself! I think I'm going in with my mom to the doc's office tomorrow (she has an appt...I'm gonna tag along!

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I wanna feel better...I have to work tomorrow night and I need the money (but I don't wanna go if I'm all coughing and stuff...how gross would that be?!) I'm a banquet waitress and I personally would be grossed out if my waitress was coughing all night while serving me my food and drinks!!!! EEEEEWWWWW!

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Hootie · #10 05-11-2001, 12:17 AM

You might want to try Zinc. Zinc will help with some cold symptoms. You can find Zinc in the brand Cold-Ez throat drops. It doesn't taste the best, but it should nurse a cold well.