ktv303 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 We've all had the flu at some point but the one I've got now is the worst I've ever had. Woke up at 5am on Sunday coughing my guts up, no chance of getting back to sleep. By 10am I had sore legs and arms and a migraine with all the coughing. Hardly slept a wink since and the sweat is pouring out me constantly. Can't eat a bloody thing so had to force feed myself some soup then spewed up soon after with all the coughing. Been taking flu tablets but all they seen to do is make my sweat even more. Drinking water and fruit juice like my life depends on it (it probably does). And to top it all off, I took this week off on holiday. Anyone any advice on what else I can do to make this less hellish sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2905 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Sleep, sleep and more sleep. All that works for me. I tend to get the flu when i'm feeling burnt out and have some time off work. Christmas normally, had it 4 out of 5 years and not a day sick in between. I just stay in bed now and normally feel better after a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fon Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 If you drink water without food you won't have enough salt. Not enough salt, and your sweat pores are too open and your sweat loads. Too much salt and you don't sweat enough. Go get a stick of celery or tomatoes, cover it with salt and your sweat less. Fon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Been trying that daz, usually get about 20 mins before the coughing starts. Fon I'll give that a go inn the morning mate cheers sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2905 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Just asked my mrs what she used when she had a bad cough last year and she used a cough mixture with Pholcodine Linctus, she said that worked really well for her. Get well soon mate, it's bad enough being ill, worse when it happens when you take time off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'll have a go at that mate....the coughing is painful as fekk. Is there a special brand I can ask for? sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I've had this for over a week, just been using cold and flu tablets with nightnurse capsules to get to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Managed to get about an hour n a half sleep between coughing fits last night and having a yogurt with some smoke in it seemed to cure the sweating for now. I'm now suffering the effects of way to much fruit juice yesterday tho. Still feel like shit, hope this doesn't last the whole week sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2905 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll have a go at that mate....the coughing is painful as fekk. Is there a special brand I can ask for? sent from my phone She'd already set off for work when i seen the post, i think probably boots or masons chemist. That's where she normally goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldringers Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Get on the echinacea and vit C slow release tablets right now. It will boost your immune system and your recovery time will half, guaranteed. Also take Paracetamol they will lower your body core temp and Ibuprofen will bring down any inflammation in the chest, also drink plenty of water and rest. Combine the above and you will see a vast improvement in a matter of days. Nout worse than flu, especially if your a man , women just don't understand what we go through !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2905 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I get the feeling that the next post from ktv will be from a hospital bed recovering from a over the counter drug overdose and salt poisoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys, I'm gonna attempt a visit to the chemist later. Sorely tempted to just get some diazepam n sleep till it's over sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdos Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hope you feel better soon. Small comfort, but if you are employed and took the week off you are entitled to claim the holiday back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Berocca Tablets. Vitamin c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hope you feel better soon. Small comfort, but if you are employed and took the week off you are entitled to claim the holiday back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ye I know mate, I'll have a word when I get back...shouldn't be a problem. Tried beroca the other day, no doing that again, Fekkin stuff kept me awake sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Meant to use them in the morning [emoji6] To give you a boost of energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I know mate...I take them now and again in with, but there is no morning when your grabbing hour long sleeps lol Went got the stuff goldy suggested, walk back from the chemist want pretty. I'll let yous know if I'm still breathing in the morning sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2905 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hope that stuff works for you. I'm just glad you're not a pregnant woman, this thread would go on and on for another 9 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmob Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I had this over Xmas. When you say you have the man flu, this was nothing like it, was running temps and chest was bad. Docs told me 3 weeks as the strain going about was bad. Took about 3 weeks for my chest to get back to norm(ish) Managed to watch lots of screeners in bed over a 4 day spell, Helped Controlling the temp, with a cold flannel did wonders and helped headache I had, probably from the temp. Regular paracetomal too. Someone on hand to give you TLC Hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldringers Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6231190.stm I know there's a difference between flu and the common cold but it works for me. I use to be plagued with colds, kids bringing them home from school, getting older etc.... . I started taking them with a couple of other vits and touch wood I rarely get a cold. quote;- "Echinacea may reduce the duration of illness and decreases the severity of cough, headache, and nasal congestion Professor Ron Cutler of the University of East London." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ginger and Lemon Tea for the coughing I mixed with berry tea ..worked a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I know what you mean had this for nearly 4 weeks now the first week i thought I was dying and having a baby is far easier than this flu. Left me with a horrible cough . Hope you feel better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yes, had the cough for 2 weeks now, maybe some jack Daniels , and some night nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldringers Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yes, had the cough for 2 weeks now, maybe some jack Daniels , and some night nurse. Or, get find a nurse called Jackie , you'll soon sweat it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Well I lost the ability to breathe so had to go to the docs. She gave me antibiotics and a massive pile of steroids (take 8 at a time) and they seem to be helping. Still got all the other symptoms so not much of a change here. Fuckin bored out my nut sitting here all week But on a plus note......it looks like I've stopped smoking sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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