12/21/2007 12:57:17

I actually feel about the same. It actually helped me to shovel the snow in the driveway today. I guess something about the nice clean cool air.  Thanks for all the well wishes.  I just hope I am better by Monday night. My Dad is 85 and had had a bad year with his health and I wouldn't want to chance him getting sick.

12/21/2007 12:55:12

I disagree about carrying on with their lives to an exent. If you are coughing, sneezing, have a fever, and a runny nose.....you are more likely going to infect those around you.  These people should stay home from malls and grocery stores.

Am I victim? Yes, I guess so.  A victim of a careless person who didn't care about anyone else but themselves.  Have you ever been in a grocery store and seen a snot faced kid coughing?  This poor kid should be home where he/she would feel better and not infect others.

12/20/2007 21:34:23

Well I hope that you are well Donna.  Get as must rest as you can between now and then!

12/20/2007 21:28:39

I do agree that sick people need to stay home if they, but you can't rule out the fact that sick people also need to carry on with their lives just as they would if they weren't sick.  Plus you should know more than any of us considering you're into medical-related things, being sick helps you create immunities within your body, especially when you're young.  Mostly why you're physically feeling bad isn't caused by whatever ailment you have, it's caused by your own body fighting off whatever is inside of you.... so it's a good thing.

Plus, since when does having a cough equal being sick?  You could be a smoker, or have something in your throat and not be sick at all.  OR you could be sick days before developing any sort of respiratory problem.  It works both ways.

Sorry I'm not really attacking you, I just think you're playing the victim here.  Either way, get well soon... in time for Christmas at least.  Advil, hot showers, and chicken noodle soup have always worked for me.... unless my temperature is above 100 lol then I would advise seeing a physician.

12/20/2007 20:13:31

Thanks, I've been drinking lots of tea and juice.  I feel no worse today, so I guess that's better than what it could be.

12/20/2007 16:15:37

feel better hun! drink lotsa tea and snuggle up in blankets alot. :) take care!

12/20/2007 15:00:28

Brandi, I tried adding a photo, but unfortunately it didn't work.  I can add one when I write a blog, but not when I comment on one.

12/20/2007 14:53:48

It's a nasal irrigation system that's been around for years. Saline water goes in one nostril and comes out the other.  It helps relieve congestion and cleans out the sinuses.

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12/20/2007 14:37:46

what is a neti pot? I hear you about people staying home when they are sick. I have two boys that each missed a day of school with the sore throat and cold crap. My daughter is now getting it and the hoildays are coming....UGH!

12/20/2007 11:49:53

More people are using them now since Oprah had them on her show.  I'm hoping if I can use it 2-3 times a day maybe I can flush out the virus out of my body sooner. I doubt it, but I'm going to try.

12/20/2007 11:47:17

A neti pot! I didn't know people still used those! They're awesome!

12/20/2007 11:27:14

I once worked as a substitute school nurse and I got sick a lot.  At least when you are around kids or in a medical setting you almost expect to get sick. 

So far only a sore throat, mild congestion, and painful ears when swallowing.  I've been drinking lots of water and orange juice and using a neti pot frequently to flush out the germs.  Hopefully by Monday night I'll be feeling better. I hope all of you can avoid this cold or flu.

MRSA is a scary thing. I don't blame you for being afraid of it.

12/20/2007 10:30:15

I hear ya there, with the hospital thing. Thank god they give us free flu shots and hep shots! I'm still terrified of MRSA though.

 

Anyhoo, I'm sorry you're sick! There's been a nasty bug going around and it usually starts with the sore throat and seems to be a cold at first. Hope that's not the case with you! D: