joewilly12 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Need some remedies or potions to shake this beast............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 You're talking about the real, respiratory, flu, right? (Not the stomach bug that folks call a "flu".) If so, make sure you get one of the anti-virals from your doctor. You need to do this a day or two after the onset. Other than that? Not much to do other than stay in bed and drink lots of fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Full blown flu started out as respiratory this morning worked its way to my stomach. I feel like a truck hit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Full blown flu started out as respiratory this morning worked its way to my stomach. I feel like a truck hit me. Sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you went to the doctor. The anti-virals they have now can significantly shorten the flu's duration. As for your stomach? I brew up some weak ginger tea when mine is upset. Basically, slice up some fresh ginger, place it in a small saucepan of water and bring to the boil. Let it steep for as long as you like. I don't like it too strong. Hope you get better soon, jw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks @munchmemory No Dr yet no way I can drive i'm pretty sore, congested,headache,coughing I hate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Thanks @munchmemory No Dr yet no way I can drive i'm pretty sore, congested,headache,coughing I hate this. Dude go to the doctor or a clinic and get the medicine. It makes the flu go away. Also so did you get a flu shot? That should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Tomorrow is my plan on to get to the Dr if I can drive very weak beat up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 40 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Tomorrow is my plan on to get to the Dr if I can drive very weak beat up. Thanks Gotta get their within 72 hours. Get tami flu Flu be gone 2-3 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 25 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Gotta get their within 72 hours. Get tami flu Flu be gone 2-3 days I already waited too long I didn't think it would get this bad........just ate some scrambled eggs first time eating since Sunday night and drank a bottle of PowerAde........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Age old NY remedy: Chicken soup https://www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/product/send-chicken-noodle-soup/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvLH3-b2Y4AIVFcZkCh1mnAVWEAAYASAAEgLjrvD_BwE standard Q: Could it help? standard A: Couldn't hoit ! Out of curiosity, did you get your flu shot this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Too late for JW12 but if you're starting to feel the onset of the flu, go directly to your doctor and get a shot of Tamiflu. It is the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Heading to Dr at 2:15.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I've been pee'ing out my butt the past few days. Anyone know how I can make it solid sooner rather than later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, JiF said: I've been pee'ing out my butt the past few days. Anyone know how I can make it solid sooner rather than later? Thats the beginning of a long next couple days and nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Thats the beginning of a long next couple days and nights. So, does this mean you dont have a remedy, joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, JiF said: So, does this mean you dont have a remedy, joe? So far no, been riding it out all the over the counter crap meds I took were a waste of money, heading to the Dr today I let you know what he says. Been drinking PowerAde and eating nothing weaker than heck right now last resort is the Dr......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, JiF said: I've been pee'ing out my butt the past few days. Anyone know how I can make it solid sooner rather than later? keep hydrated or you'll end up in the ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Full blown flu says the Dr prescribed cough meds and sinus meds and aleve,advil etc says ride it out nothing else can be done. Said I should have been in on Monday or Tuesday to lessen the blow with tami-flu meds. He did remind me of my refusal of a flu shot that may or may not have prevented all this. Sucks to get old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Full blown flu says the Dr prescribed cough meds and sinus meds and aleve,advil etc says ride it out nothing else can be done. Said I should have been in on Monday or Tuesday to lessen the blow with tami-flu meds. He did remind me of my refusal of a flu shot that may or may not have prevented all this. Sucks to get old. Not about age. I got a wild case of the flu when I was 35. After that, I get the annual flu vaccine. It's not perfect, but even if you get the flu (which I've never had since, btw) it will usually not be as severe. Keep getting better, jw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 minute ago, munchmemory said: Not about age. I got a wild case of the flu when I was 35. After that, I get the annual flu vaccine. It's not perfect, but even if you get the flu (which I've never had since, btw) it will usually not be as severe. Keep getting better, jw. Thanks munchmemory appreciate it....next year im getting the flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 49 minutes ago, munchmemory said: Not about age. I got a wild case of the flu when I was 35. After that, I get the annual flu vaccine. It's not perfect, but even if you get the flu (which I've never had since, btw) it will usually not be as severe. Keep getting better, jw. wow - I was at the same age (35) when I had a horrific case of the flu - was out of it for almost a month. Since then I always get a flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Nasal sprayer and cough medicine with codeine.......thank you Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 hours ago, peebag said: wow - I was at the same age (35) when I had a horrific case of the flu - was out of it for almost a month. Since then I always get a flu shot. Same with me. Did not feel like myself agin for weeks. Without fail, september comes along and I'm off to the pharmacy for my flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 I had a really bad experience with a flu shot about 20 years ago I got sick for weeks from it. Coincidence? Cough medicine with codeine = a good nights sleep first one in days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: I had a really bad experience with a flu shot about 20 years ago I got sick for weeks from it. Coincidence? Cough medicine with codeine = a good nights sleep first one in days. Can't imagine what the shot would have caused. Usually, it's a sensitivity to eggs, as that's how they incubate the vaccine. What did you experience? Fantastic that you got to sleep well last night. Hopefully you have turned the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, munchmemory said: Can't imagine what the shot would have caused. Usually, it's a sensitivity to eggs, as that's how they incubate the vaccine. What did you experience? Fantastic that you got to sleep well last night. Hopefully you have turned the corner. About 20 years I got a flu shot from a local pharmacy and I actually got sick with flu like symptoms that lasted weeks I wasn't the only person to experience that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, joewilly12 said: About 20 years I got a flu shot from a local pharmacy and I actually got sick with flu like symptoms that lasted weeks I wasn't the only person to experience that. That's weird. The vaccine is made from dead virus so it's not possible to get the flu from the shot. You might just have been unlucky and gotten exposed to the flu before you built up enough immunity (usually 10-14 days). Or, you could have been exposed to a strain of the flu not covered by the shot. Every year they do an "educated guess" as to which strains to include. Whatever happened to the supposed breakthrough "one time" shot which covered you forever. Guess someone figured out that you make more money selling an annual vaccine. Anyway, the shot overall is far from perfect, but better than nothing. As I said originally, even if you get the flu, it will be lessened. Your arguing tells me you're getting back to feeling yourself. Not literally, of course. Although, you are home in bed. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, munchmemory said: That's weird. The vaccine is made from dead virus so it's not possible to get the flu from the shot. You might just have been unlucky and gotten exposed to the flu before you built up enough immunity (usually 10-14 days). Or, you could have been exposed to a strain of the flu not covered by the shot. Every year they do an "educated guess" as to which strains to include. Whatever happened to the supposed breakthrough "one time" shot which covered you forever. Guess someone figured out that you make more money selling an annual vaccine. Anyway, the shot overall is far from perfect, but better than nothing. As I said originally, even if you get the flu, it will be lessened. Your arguing tells me you're getting back to feeling yourself. Not literally, of course. Although, you are home in bed. ? Starting to feel better yes indeed...arguing? no way appreciate all the words and advice you have given me the last few days. Next year i'm getting the flu shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just now, joewilly12 said: Starting to feel better yes indeed...arguing? no way appreciate all the words and advice you have given me the last few days. Bad word choice on my part. Just meant you sounded more like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The flu outbreak in 1918 killed 25 to 50 million people 2019... Flu shot? Flu meds? Nah I'm good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The Flu is just nature's way of weeding out the weak, and controlling the population. Don't fight it. Just give in. For the sake of humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Spoot-Face said: The Flu is just nature's way of weeding out the weak, and controlling the population. Don't fight it. Just give in. For the sake of humanity. Wishing the flu on you....................enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayBen Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 3:15 PM, joewilly12 said: Full blown flu says the Dr prescribed cough meds and sinus meds and aleve,advil etc says ride it out nothing else can be done. Said I should have been in on Monday or Tuesday to lessen the blow with tami-flu meds. He did remind me of my refusal of a flu shot that may or may not have prevented all this. Sucks to get old. RN here. Hopefully you're feeling much better now! With the flu vaccinations the CDC makes their best prediction on which flu strands are most likely to be in circulation for that flu season. There is never any guaranteed fool proof flu vaccination unfortunately. However, I would still recommend it. Even if you have a healthy immune system, it will help your immune system recognize the pathogen and be better equipped to defeat it. I'm required yearly to get the vaccination for my job, but I do know others who get the vaccination and still get the flu as well as people that don't get the vaccination and seem to make it out unaffected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 12:07 PM, peebag said: Too late for JW12 but if you're starting to feel the onset of the flu, go directly to your doctor and get a shot of Tamiflu. It is the bomb. Tamiflu is pills no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, batman10023 said: Tamiflu is pills no? It's a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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