effin Flu - anyone else got it?

sporina · 19-04-2017 1:51pm #1

grrr.... was delirious with a Temp the other night - and had no meds in the house to get it down... got some in the morn though... aching all over.. head hurts.. now seating profusely due to Nurofen (but its helping).. no appetite - have that awful fluffy tongue thing going on..

anyone else got it? is it on the go?

Mr.Plough · 20-04-2017 8:22am

I know a hostess at a very busy restaurant who swears by Nurofen

sporina · 20-04-2017 12:18pm

Mr.Plough wrote: »

I know a hostess at a very busy restaurant who swears by Nurofen

yeah its doing it job for sure - and no drowsiness. uniflu is meant to be good but it has an antihistamine in it which can make one drowsy

Beasty · 20-04-2017 12:19pm

Never had it and hopefully never will

Your Face · 20-04-2017 12:31pm

sporina wrote: »

was delirious with a Temp the other night

I got a Verbal Warning for that once.

Dr Crayfish · 20-04-2017 12:36pm

Had it once. Out of it for 2 weeks. Lost nearly a stone in weight. Are you sure it's not just a cold?

highdef · 20-04-2017 12:42pm

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

Had it once. Out of it for 2 weeks. Lost nearly a stone in weight. Are you sure it's not just a cold?

I had it once and almost ended up in hospital on Christmas Eve after collapsing during a high fever when I tried to go to the bathroom. I had to be physically carried back to bed as I was unable to get off the floor. I was in my mid 20's at the time. Was out of work for 2 weeks and I'd say I was so bad for about a week of it that even watching TV was out of the question, never mind posting on Boards.

myshirt · 20-04-2017 12:44pm

What has this got to do with Effin?

Is there an outbreak in Effin or the wider Kilmallock area?

Kimbot · 20-04-2017 12:46pm

Is this the new strain of man-flu? :pac:

highdef · 20-04-2017 12:53pm

Seems to be although the OP does describe the symptoms as to my non-medical mind, it sounds like a common cold to me:

Runny or stuffy nose.
Sore throat.
Cough.
Congestion.
Slight body aches or a mild headache.
Sneezing.
Low-grade fever.
Generally feeling unwell (malaise)

Graces7 · 20-04-2017 1:17pm

myshirt wrote: »

What has this got to do with Effin?

Is there an outbreak in Effin or the wider Kilmallock area?

A totally new strain of flu, slightly related to bird glu ( or even flu!) and swine flu.... NOT covered by this year;s vaccination

jamesbere · 20-04-2017 1:19pm

Your dying, just make out your will and leave everything to me.

Jack the Stripper · 20-04-2017 3:06pm

A few strong hot poteens, a quick blast of riding and some sleep should sort it.

B.A._Baracus · 20-04-2017 3:23pm

Had it about a month ago myself. But I just want to say how amazing Nurofen is. Amazing little thing

Temptamperu · 20-04-2017 3:32pm

I was starting to get a cold (sore shoulders runny/stuffy nose headaches etc) so I made a mix of clove honey and garlic then went to bed. Woke up the next day fresh and free from symptoms.

I think im a witch now.

Dr Crayfish · 20-04-2017 3:55pm

highdef wrote: »

I had it once and almost ended up in hospital on Christmas Eve after collapsing during a high fever when I tried to go to the bathroom. I had to be physically carried back to bed as I was unable to get off the floor. I was in my mid 20's at the time. Was out of work for 2 weeks and I'd say I was so bad for about a week of it that even watching TV was out of the question, never mind posting on Boards.

I was 27 and in New Zealand where I didn't know anyone. I tried going to work after a few days and had to leave after a couple of hours. I remember being a shivering mess on the bus home. Basically all I could do was sleep, and drink water sometimes. I was never diagnosed but I reckon it must have been the flu, at the beginning it had the same head spinny thing you get with a cold but it escalated quickly and I couldn't walk properly or keep my eyes open.

Calibos · 20-04-2017 9:32pm

I love FLU threads like these because the very fact that the OP's were capable of posting them tells anyone who has ever actually had the real FLU that the OP's do not and have never had the FLU.

Fr_Dougal · 20-04-2017 10:43pm

Calibos wrote: »

I love FLU threads like these because the very fact that the OP's were capable of posting them tells anyone who has ever actually had the real FLU that the OP's do not and have never had the FLU.

Maybe he's on the cocaine too.

MysticMonk · 20-04-2017 11:03pm

Stay away from Uniflu anyway,the side effects for some people can be horrible

lmimmfn · 21-04-2017 1:21am

Ugh I have it at the moment. Young fella brings in everything going, used to get a cold once a year and a not so bad flu every 5-10 years, now its 5-6 colds a year + 2 flu's, yay

highdef · 21-04-2017 5:59am

f you're managing to get contract infleunza at least twice per year (as well as 5 - 6 colds), you have something seriously wrong with your immune system.....you might have the HIV!!!:rolleyes:

Graces7 · 21-04-2017 6:19am

highdef wrote: »

f you're managing to get contract infleunza at least twice per year (as well as 5 - 6 colds), you have something seriously wrong with your immune system.....you might have the HIV!!!:rolleyes:

cheerful fella!

circadian · 21-04-2017 8:54am

Had it last week was floored for days, the fever is horrendous.

highdef · 21-04-2017 9:25am

Graces7 wrote: »

cheerful fella!

There was some tongue in cheek in my comment. The poster speaks of getting illnesses from the child so I can be fairly confident that he or she is not elderly. If not elderly, then having colds and flu's that regularly would suggest something wrong with the immune system

Graces7 · 21-04-2017 11:11am

highdef wrote: »

There was some tongue in cheek in my comment. The poster speaks of being illnesses from the child so I can be fairly confident that he or she is not elderly. If not elderly, then having colds and flu's that regularly would suggest something wrong with the immune system

Yes I "got " it... struck a chord as I have immune system issues myself and every time I am out hold my breath when folk are coughing.

Found myself doing so when I read the OP!

whoopsadoodles · 21-04-2017 11:39am

I've had flu twice - once was piggy flu. I thought I was dying, no joke.

The third time I "had flu" I took to the bed and was in the same kind of pain and agony I'd experienced with the swine flu, and sure what's the point in going to the doctor with flu when I'm young (ahem) and healthy? My throat was almost closed up and so then I thought maybe mumps as someone in work had it in the weeks prior and so again I ignored as "viral". It got worse and worse until the point my Dad insisted I needed a doctor urgently as I started to black out. Turned out I had an extremely bad case of tonsillitis and my doctor was a bit horrified at how bad it was and thought I might have septacemia - which thankfully I didn't. Whoops!

Had a crappy night's sleep as I'm getting a cold at the minute, all cold sweats and yuckiness.

King George VI · 21-04-2017 12:11pm

Flu dreams are fucking unreal man. I've been practicing lucid dreaming for a few years and never had such crazy ass dreams than when I had a temperature.

Graces7 · 21-04-2017 12:27pm

OP; you still with us?

sporina wrote: »

grrr.... was delirious with a Temp the other night - and had no meds in the house to get it down... got some in the morn though... aching all over.. head hurts.. now seating profusely due to Nurofen (but its helping).. no appetite - have that awful fluffy tongue thing going on..

anyone else got it? is it on the go?

Jack the Stripper · 21-04-2017 12:41pm

If people got more fresh air instead of eating Easter eggs, spending hours watching soaps, online and riding 6-7 times a day you wouldn't be getting the flu at all.

lertsnim · 21-04-2017 12:43pm

You have a cold. Stay strong.

Aglomerado · 21-04-2017 1:50pm

myshirt wrote: »

What has this got to do with Effin?

Is there an outbreak in Effin or the wider Kilmallock area?

There's a resistant strain in Meanus

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Graces7 · 21-04-2017 2:54pm

Jack the Stripper wrote: »

If people got more fresh air instead of eating Easter eggs, spending hours watching soaps, online and riding 6-7 times a day you wouldn't be getting the flu at all.

Hate to tell you but mixing with folk is what will give you flu. Safe at home! Agree re the fresh air but that is only one facet.

sporina · 21-04-2017 3:19pm

King George VI wrote: »

Flu dreams are fucking unreal man. I've been practicing lucid dreaming for a few years and never had such crazy ass dreams than when I had a temperature.

no the dreams/nightmare's are not funny - thought it would never end..

I'm over the worst of it now.. can lie on the couch as oppose to bed.. not aching and temperature is under control but still effin sweating and head throbbing/sore eyes.. weak as water too..

Its on the go for sure - summer flu the doc reckons..

But as flu's go its not the worst - had one when i was a student - thought i'd die - my house mates were scared by my fever rants.. was in bed for a week.. lost about 1/2 stone

kylith · 21-04-2017 10:32pm

Had a touch of it last a weekend myself. I've been lucky to never get a proper dose but after spending from Friday shivering, aching, coughing, sweating, freezing, and the dreams, The fckin' dreams, I don't think I ever want a bad flu. Couldn't even take to my bed cos I had to look after the dog. Luckily I had someone from Sunday to soothe my brow and spoon soup into me.

Neon_Lights · 22-04-2017 9:07am

got it on wednesday, I blame the aircon in the office, its a pile of pony, and only just spreads germs. Coming to its tail end now.

I find though drinking a bit of booze actually helps clear it, may not be any medical or scientific backing for this, but having a few belgian beers last night did me a world of good

effin Flu - anyone else got it?

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