Bubble Shark
Though, I think it's the flu, not a cold, I AM REALLY SICK.
So, I'm here to talk cold/flu remedies, and other stuff about being sick.
1. first of all~ bed rest. I've been in bed for two, going on three, days. It's not working for me. Work for you?
2. Nyquil (or your chosen off-brand equal)~ just makes me sleepy. If I take it for too long it starts to give me violent nightmares, though, so I think I'm going without tonight.
3. Honey? ~ anyone tried this? I have a cough that won't stop, but it's not because of throat irritation, it's because of the junk gucked up in my lungs. But it's giving me a headache, and my chest hurts from coughing.
4. Hot tea~ looking forward to snagging some. Not sure how good it is for sickness, though.
5. Chicken noodle soup~ ******** delicious. I love love love it, but I'm not sure if it helped me at all. But it was good.
That's all I got.
Anyone else sick as s**t right now?
What are you doing about it?
You won't have influenza unless your temperature is 38'C or above; that's the discriminator we use in hospitals to distinguish between that and a cold.
There is no quick fix for a cold/ flu but you can treat your symptoms and as long as you look after yourself, you'll be back to normal soon enough.
Drink hot drinks, as hot as you can just about sip them down - tea or cordial with boiling water will do the trick! Inhaling stream also helps clear your sinuses.
Keep your throat wrapped up when going outside - use a scarf and use a warm hat too (If it's cold I may add! Don't want to look like a numpty with a scarf on at the height of summer! But I guess it could get chilly at night.)
You can also take various cold and flu tablets. Don't take many at once, pick one type and go for that. If you don't have anything branded as a cold and flu remedy, take paracetamol (acetaminophen) - it's usually the primary active ingredient in cold and flu tablets - and a decongestant (ask your local pharmacist for one). If you don't have paracetamol to hand, you could take ibuprofen instead.
NOTE: With all medication taken -
BE SURE TO CHECK WHETHER:
1. You are allergic to it.
2. It won't interfere with anything you may already be taking.
3. You haven't already been told by a doctor to avoid the drug - eg. in the case of paracetamol (acetaminophen); if you suffer from a severe liver disease. Or in the case of ibuprofen; if you suffer from a severe liver disease, severe heart failure, a history of peptic ulcers and hypersensitivity to other NSAIDs (eg. aspirin).
And stick to the recommended dose - please refer to the drug information leaflet for that and any other information required. Don't take any more than what is recommended and make sure your parents know, if that's applicable to you.
Eat well, stay hydrated, avoid stress, have plenty of rest and you'll feel right as rain in no time.
Get well soon.
EDIT: Oh and if you have a persistent sore throat that lasts three to four weeks, go to your family doctor (GP), who may refer you for further tests. This is because your sore throat may be a symptom of a more serious condition. But don't worry, it's likely to be just due to a cold and you shouldn't need to seek any medical attention at this stage.