Flu questions

[LionsandBears]

I have the flu. Yay me i haven't been this sick in years so I'm struggling with it. I seriously think it's man flu. When it gets bad and I let it go too long between doses of panadol, it feels like induction of labour. It's actually a bit traumatic.

Doctor prescribed panadeine forte, bed & fluids. I'm trying not to take too many panadeine forte and alternating doses with panadol. I'm also trying to keep doses 5-6 hours apart but the pain starts if I leave it too long. The drugs & rest are helping to keep my temperature down but I can feel it start creeping up now it's been 5 hours since the last drugs. Writing this is making me feel faint.

How long does the flu last? I'm over it already. I'm not particularly hungry. Does it matter if I eat much? I can't stomach sweet things and I can't be bothered cooking. Just had some toast but it made nauseous. I'm not going to fade away, but I'm not hungry. DH is away otherwise I'd get him to make something.

Any idea when I'll be better? I'm not good at being sick

[*LittleMissSummer*]

How long have you had the flu so far?

When i have the flu, like really bad i can be sick for 1-2 weeks. Usually the first 3-4 days is when i feel like death and i too don't like to take so many drugs.

Have you tried soup? I know chicken soup helps me feel better.

the flu sucks!

[Traveller]

You poor thing, the flu is just awful. I have only had it twice in my life, and both times I was very sick for around 5 days, then weak and generally lethargic for another 2 weeks, give or take a day or two. I hope you feel better soon. If eating is making you feel ill then stick to liquids for now. I'm sure a friend would pop around with some soup of you told them how ill you are.

[sloane]

i've only had the flu once & was similar to traveller - i had the week off work & felt a bit off for another week or so.

some soup would be great - tasty but easy to eat. do you have anyone who could drop some off for you?

[LionsandBears]

I was jetlagged Monday then started feeling flu Monday night. Luckily I made some chicken soup Monday but I dont feel like it now. So I suppose that's 3-4 days now. I guess I'm not likely going to be better by the weekend then.

I forgot to ask the doctor, am I still contagious?

Might see if Mum can make me some vegetable soup but I think she's coming down with something too.

Thanks

[Artechim]

I haven't had the flu since I was a kid, but my DH who normally never gets sick at all had it this year and he was really sick for about 3 days and then not fully recovered for about 2 weeks.

I know you said you don't want to take many pills, but have you considered the cold and flu tablets? My DH couldn't get out of bed without them, but when he took them he was partially functional - you could definitely tell when they were starting to wear off.

I would say as long as you keep up fluids just to eat what you can - hopefully you will start feeling better soon xx

[Mother Goose]

true flu can take a month or longer to FULLY recover from. Whilst you could be back at work after 5-10 days, you may still feel lethargic for up to a month.

[Cassius2]

the really crappy stage can be up to 5-7 days. it sucks big time.

can i drop round some more chicken broth? DH makes it for me when I feel sick and it is good for the soul (well, you know what i mean ).

dont worry about not wanting to eat. your body is too busy fighting off the baddies. you'll get hungry when the time is right. if you are worried just go the boring old dry toast or my fav: saladas.

[LionsandBears]

can i drop round some more chicken broth? DH makes it for me when I feel sick and it is good for the soul (well, you know what i mean ).

That would be lovely if you could. I'm bored stupid when I have the energy to be awake so a visit would be nice & chicken broth good for me. But I'm worried I'm infectious. DH hasn't got it though

Made myself bacon & eggs so not too bad. Now need to collapse again.

I don't have a month to recover. I need to do some exercise, lose weight, clean up the garden, tidy up the house, visit people.

[Cassius2]

awesome! i'll contract DH to get in the kitchen and can drop it round either tomorrow late pm or saturday whenever suits...let me know what works best

rest up!

[LionsandBears]

awesome! i'll contract DH to get in the kitchen and can drop it round either tomorrow late pm or saturday whenever suits...let me know what works best

rest up!

Yay!! Would tomorrow be ok? DH doesn't get home til late. It's a long way to come for you though.

[Traveller]

That would be lovely if you could. I'm bored stupid when I have the energy to be awake so a visit would be nice & chicken broth good for me. But I'm worried I'm infectious. DH hasn't got it though

Made myself bacon & eggs so not too bad. Now need to collapse again.

I don't have a month to recover. I need to do some exercise, lose weight, clean up the garden, tidy up the house, visit people.

Your health is the most important thing, so please forget the tidying. Hire a cleaner and a gardener for a week if you can afford it and just concentrate on feeling better. The weight loss will happen anyway, one of the only benefits of the flu.