ryanhayes9
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i think i have the flu. what are ways to get over it faster?
I Got The Freakin Flu!
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garnet13aj
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I don't know about faster, but the best things to do are sleep as much as possible and keep hydrated. My sister and my mom just got it, thank mother nature I'm out of the house so I didn't get it and my dad is around sick people all the time so his immune system is top notch.
Good luck, I hope you get better fast!
Good luck, I hope you get better fast!
reefreak29
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lots off fluids and vitamin c and zinc
mimzy
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Being that the flu is a virus, there is no way to kill it; you have to let your immune system do its job. If you're looking to support your body while it hunkers down for this difficult task, you'll have to drink LOTS of fluids; no caffiene or alcohol, as they can dehydrate you and force your organs to work harder than they should be when your system is already compromised.
Take vitamins; you cannot overdose on vitamin C, so take as much of it as possible; I suggest one pill per meal.
If you don't want to go nutso with specialty vitamins, then take 2 of your regular daily vitamins when you wake up, and 2 before you go to sleep...do this every day until you're feeling better.
Get NO LESS than 8hours of sleep at night; our immune systems repair themselves while we sleep, it is absolutely imperative that you sleep as much as possible when you are sick; if you can't nap during the day, make sure you go to bed early enough at night to allow for a full 8 hours.
Make sure to eat; sometimes the flu can wreak havoc on your appetite. Don't forcefeed yourself, but make sure you're getting at least 1200 calories a day, and keep it healthy. Healing takes a LOT of energy, our bodies can't work if we don't give them the proper fuel.
And finally, wash wash wash your hands. You don't need to pick up any more bugs while your immune system is compromised.
Good luck, and feel better!!
Take vitamins; you cannot overdose on vitamin C, so take as much of it as possible; I suggest one pill per meal.
If you don't want to go nutso with specialty vitamins, then take 2 of your regular daily vitamins when you wake up, and 2 before you go to sleep...do this every day until you're feeling better.
Get NO LESS than 8hours of sleep at night; our immune systems repair themselves while we sleep, it is absolutely imperative that you sleep as much as possible when you are sick; if you can't nap during the day, make sure you go to bed early enough at night to allow for a full 8 hours.
Make sure to eat; sometimes the flu can wreak havoc on your appetite. Don't forcefeed yourself, but make sure you're getting at least 1200 calories a day, and keep it healthy. Healing takes a LOT of energy, our bodies can't work if we don't give them the proper fuel.
And finally, wash wash wash your hands. You don't need to pick up any more bugs while your immune system is compromised.
Good luck, and feel better!!
bill109
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yuor LUCKYY!!
i borke my ankle yesterday and am out for the rest of the freaking sno-x season and am out for lacross in the spring! and to top it all off i wont be able to go to maine and trail ride snowmobiles with the family during either of my vacations.. so i get to sit oin the couch for the next month and half.
your lucky lol IMO tht is.
i would rather have the flu then a borken ankle and not being able to do the one thing tht you have been waiting to do all year
i borke my ankle yesterday and am out for the rest of the freaking sno-x season and am out for lacross in the spring! and to top it all off i wont be able to go to maine and trail ride snowmobiles with the family during either of my vacations.. so i get to sit oin the couch for the next month and half.
your lucky lol IMO tht is.
i would rather have the flu then a borken ankle and not being able to do the one thing tht you have been waiting to do all year
garnet13aj
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Don't forcefeed yourself, but make sure you're getting at least 1200 calories a day
OMG, last time I had the flu I couldn't even look at food on the TV. It's a nice idea, but not always practicle, I didn't eat for 3 days and that's saying something, I'm kindof a food whore most of the time.
OMG, last time I had the flu I couldn't even look at food on the TV. It's a nice idea, but not always practicle, I didn't eat for 3 days and that's saying something, I'm kindof a food whore most of the time.
mimzy
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Originally Posted by garnet13aj
OMG, last time I had the flu I couldn't even look at food on the TV. It's a nice idea, but not always practicle, I didn't eat for 3 days and that's saying something, I'm kindof a food whore most of the time.
I have been there, I understand. If you absolutely CANNOT BEAR to eat, then add some fruit juices to your liquid therapy...sparingly. They have lots of nutrients you'd be totaly missing, but you have to be careful not to have too much, as they are extraordinarily high in sugars.
OMG, last time I had the flu I couldn't even look at food on the TV. It's a nice idea, but not always practicle, I didn't eat for 3 days and that's saying something, I'm kindof a food whore most of the time.
I have been there, I understand. If you absolutely CANNOT BEAR to eat, then add some fruit juices to your liquid therapy...sparingly. They have lots of nutrients you'd be totaly missing, but you have to be careful not to have too much, as they are extraordinarily high in sugars.
ryanhayes9
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well i think i am over the flu but my thorat hurts so bad i can barely swallow. could it gave gone to streap throat?