Interview Monday AM, getting sick

[trimommy]

I have an interview on Monday morning with a local hospital for a managerial position. It could mean way more money and finally some retirement benefits.

I have been exhausted and lethargic all day. I just took a 90min nap and woke up with a sore throat and sinus pain. What do I need to do??

[swamp]

Take zicam, drink a bunch of OJ, and go back to bed.

[justme]

Ziacam has zinc in it, but if you can find zinc lozenges those help so much sore throats. Tons of fluid.

It's probably no easy to find, but if you can put some oregano oil in so hot water and breath in the steam that will help. 

[busymom]

I'm a huge fan of Airborne. A lot of people take it to prevent illness, but I take it when I'm just barely beginning to feel sick, & it works great!

For the sore throat, I'd gargle with a glass of warm water with a tablespoon or two of table salt mixed in. It sounds horrible, but it does relieve some of the pain. Do this right before you go to bed tonight.

(If you weren't about to go on an interview, I'd suggest eating something heavy with garlic.  Like garlic bread.)

[sesfw]

I make a hot toddy for a sore throat. Get a mug and put a squeeze of lemon juice. a squeeze of honey, 1/4 shot of booze and fill it up with hot water (hot tea hot). I drink this just before bed. The booze and lemon kills the sore throat and the honey soothes it.

I wake up feeling a lot better.

[bobosensei]

I swear by drinking hot water, lemon, honey, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper as much as possible when you feel like you are coming down with a cold- like 8-12 of these a day.  Do that for a couple of days and you will be fine.  

[Shooby]

Stay and bed. Forget the housework or anything else that needs done. Looking well rested is the most important thing you need to do right now. And, treat with the remedies above.

[toomuchreality]

Hope you feel better- And that you get the job! 

Good luck!