Douglas Ramos2 said:Man, I’ve been hit by the worst flu ever. Every single inch of my body aches; I can barely even get out of bed. My lymph nodes in my neck are swollen and super sore, swallowing anything is pure torture, my fever is sitting around 101.3, I'm dizzy, and I keep waking up in the middle of the night from shivering and back pain....🤷..so, what actually counts as a "severe" case of the flu?
I usually pick up a flu bug every winter, but it's never felt this intense... especially the throat pain, which feels like someone is literally ripping my tonsils out..🤷...that doesn't feel quite typical for the flu to me...
How many of you have managed to catch the flu?
Do you guys go to the doctor for it?.. I usually don't, but now I'm seriously considering it because of how bad my throat is...
What are you all doing to treat yourselves?
First things first, go see a doctor if you can!😳
They’ll give you the best advice, then you can actually feel certain about it.Anyway:
Stay hydrated. Some chamomile tea might actually do you some good. When you've got the flu, you're sweating like crazy. Maybe try adding a little sugar to it just to get some glucose in your system?
If you can swing it, some homemade soup would definitely hit the spot.
Flu meds always come in handy. Just have someone grab you something from the pharmacy.
Tylenol and Tylenol both knock down fever and pain. What else do you want?
Don't go playing doctor yourself. Go talk to a pharmacist or a physician, for crying out loud..
Just so you know, a temperature of 100.4°F isn't something you just wait out. You really think it's going to drop on its own?That’s when you start using those meds mentioned above. Once you hit 102 or 104 degrees Fahrenheit and the pills aren't cutting it, stop reaching for ice. Use lukewarm water mixed with a little rubbing alcohol—or just straight alcohol—for compresses. It evaporates fast, which is exactly how you pull the heat out of the body. Simple, right?
Just go see the doctor so you can stop worrying. Why stress yourself out?
Don't go being all alone while you're sick. Seriously, don't even think about it.
Keep an eye on your temperature. Seriously.
Looks like flu season is finally hitting us. You guys ready?
Get well soon! 👍