Somehow in the course of the past 12 hrs I have come down with the flu :cry: Anyone with me on this?

I was sick on New Years but took a little of meds and I am all good.

Anyone have any remedys for kickin the flu?

I went to this site to see if they might have anything to help you:

 

http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/

 

When I scrolled down the list on the left hand side, I saw this:

 

So it looks like you are stuck with the flu for a few days. lol

Saw this on WebMD:

 

6. What's the best treatment for flu?

There's no single "best" treatment for flu, but there are many ways you can ease symptoms.

 

Prescription flu drugs can cut short the flu if taken when your first symptoms appear. Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines can offer some relief from fever and aches. They don't "cure" the flu, but may help keep you more comfortable. Keep this in mind: Doctors no longer believe in suppressing low-grade fever - except in very young and very old people, or people with certain medical conditions such as heart or lung disease. Low-grade fever helps the body fight off infection by suppressing the growth of bacteria or viruses and by activating the immune system.

 

What can help? Decongestants can help you breathe by shrinking swollen mucous membranes in your nose. Saline nasal sprays can also open breathing passages. Cough preparations are not hugely effective. For minor coughs, water and fruit juices probably help the most.

 

Note: Young people and children should not take aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.

 

It's very important to drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated. This helps prevent another infection from setting in. Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, and colas with caffeine. They rob your system of fluids. As for eating, follow your appetite. If you're not really hungry, try eating simple foods like white rice or broth.

 

7. How do prescription flu medications work?

Tamiflu and the other prescription flu drugs were developed to cut short a bout with flu. However, these drugs must be taken within two days after flu symptoms first appear or immediately after exposure to the flu virus. They help relieve flu symptoms and may shorten recovery time by a few days. If someone in the household or at work has the flu, other family members and co-workers might consider taking something like Tamiflu.

 

Hope you feel better soon.

I want something for the aching body, I took some tylenol arthritus, not much help

I want something for the aching body, I took some tylenol arthritus, not much help

 

Probably ought to try this:

 

I was sick on New Years but took a little of meds and I am all good.

Hammer:

 

I suspect that your New Year's Day Flu is actually called a HANGOVER!

Sorry you feel so bad... did you did not get your flu shot?

Sorry you feel so bad... did you did not get your flu shot?

 

I've never had one...

Hammer:

 

I suspect that your New Year's Day Flu is actually called a HANGOVER!

 

That was prehangover.

I've never had one...

 

I wish you had now...If you don't get to feeling better soon, you need to go to a doctor.

I have a sore throat and a bad ear infection. Just went to the doctor and got med's.

Zicam sometimes helps. But it's a virus, not much you can do but let it run its course.

Sure HT !!! Hope everyone starts to feel better.. I've been sick also