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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 14:06:56 GMT -5
Uggg! Think I have pneumonia. It's been four years since the last round. Other than that I've been pretty healthy. I remember the years when I would have pneumonia or bronchitis (or both!) every Christmas and Easter.
I think I'm going to be house bound for the next couple of days. Make me feel better and share your favorite home remedies when you're under the weather.
DH keeps trying to push the hot toddies but the thought of having any hard alcohol turns my stomach. I think he's going to have some sympathy ones himself.
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 25, 2015 14:15:20 GMT -5
Get healthy soon and make sure it's not allergies cause I got those and I feel like a piñata.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 14:26:44 GMT -5
Get healthy soon and make sure it's not allergies cause I got those and I feel like a piñata. That was my initial thought when I started feeling run down on Monday. Then it's progressed into that deep chest infection with all the accompanying symptoms that I won't go into here.
I'm drinking a lot of tea. Will wrap myself in a blanket and read another book.
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 25, 2015 14:29:02 GMT -5
Get healthy soon and make sure it's not allergies cause I got those and I feel like a piñata. That was my initial thought when I started feeling run down on Monday. Then it's progressed into that deep chest infection with all the accompanying symptoms that I won't go into here.
I'm drinking a lot of tea. Will wrap myself in a blanket and read another book.
There is a ton of that flu crap going around. Just get better and come out swinging.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 14:43:06 GMT -5
Oh no. Please get well & get meds from doctor if it really is pneumonia. For future can you get a pneumonia shot?
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 14:52:47 GMT -5
Oh no. Please get well & get meds from doctor if it really is pneumonia. For future can you get a pneumonia shot? I've had one. It only works against bacterial pneumonia not viral.
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Post by mmhmm on Apr 25, 2015 14:55:35 GMT -5
You might want to see your doctor and get a C&S done on the secretions. If there are bacteria involved it's better to head them off at the pass. Hope you feel better soon!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 15:02:43 GMT -5
There is a ton of that flu crap going around. I can't believe all the people I work with that are dealing with really bad bronchitis right now. It's kind of freaking me out.
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Post by mroped on Apr 25, 2015 15:05:39 GMT -5
Raw onion as much as you can have(eat it ofcourse in salads and such),hot tea and if you can get a good rub with vinegar on your chest and back. Then wrap up in blankets and sleep it off!
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 25, 2015 15:07:34 GMT -5
Raw onion as much as you can have(eat it ofcourse in salads and such),hot tea and if you can get a good rub with vinegar on your chest and back. Then wrap up in blankets and sleep it off! When I'm sick I have hot peppers on everything and garlic till I can't stand the smell of myself.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 15:14:29 GMT -5
You might want to see your doctor and get a C&S done on the secretions. If there are bacteria involved it's better to head them off at the pass. Hope you feel better soon! What's a C&S?
Thanks for the good wishes.
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Post by mmhmm on Apr 25, 2015 15:17:37 GMT -5
C&S is Culture and Sensitivity. It's run to find out if there are bacteria present, how many there are, and what antibiotics are effective against them. If you're seeing colors in your sputum, it's a good idea to get a C&S run. Don't want the bacteria to run rampant. If it's all viral there's not much that can be done but bacteria can be more easily controlled.
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Post by gacpa on Apr 25, 2015 16:58:32 GMT -5
If you are not feeling better by Monday, go to the doctor. Don't try to wait that out.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 17:29:11 GMT -5
C&S is Culture and Sensitivity. It's run to find out if there are bacteria present, how many there are, and what antibiotics are effective against them. If you're seeing colors in your sputum, it's a good idea to get a C&S run. Don't want the bacteria to run rampant. If it's all viral there's not much that can be done but bacteria can be more easily controlled. Thanks mmhmm. I will do that if I don't feel better by Monday.
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Post by resolution on Apr 25, 2015 17:35:40 GMT -5
I hope you feel better soon.
When I have breathing issues I like the Breathe Easy tea from Traditional Medicinals. I usually keep a box of it in the pantry just in case. For throat issues I like regular black and orange pekoe tea with a half a teaspoon of honey mixed in.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 18:14:15 GMT -5
I hope you feel better soon.
When I have breathing issues I like the Breathe Easy tea from Traditional Medicinals. I usually keep a box of it in the pantry just in case. For throat issues I like regular black and orange pekoe tea with a half a teaspoon of honey mixed in. Honey is a wonderful throat soother! Now if only they could make Robitussen DM in honey flavor. It works well but it tastes vile!
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Post by debthaven on Apr 25, 2015 19:39:15 GMT -5
Oh no Bonny! If you really do have pneumonia, you will need antibiotics.
You definitely need to go see a doctor!
I left mine too long last year and I needed antibiotic shots to get rid of it. Don't wait too long!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Apr 25, 2015 20:15:48 GMT -5
Bonny, weren't you headed for San Diego? Are you back home?
Feel better and do see a doctor ASAP. Pneumonia should not be messed with.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Apr 25, 2015 20:54:40 GMT -5
I hope you feel better soon.
Since I have been treating my allergies everyday with OTC meds, my illnesses decreased significantly.
If I miss taking them, instant sinus infection. Restart med and it goes away.
We went to a family funeral out of state early this month. Most of the women were recovering from some bronchitis or pneumonia.
ETA: boil some water, put a towel over your head and steam your airways.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 25, 2015 21:34:34 GMT -5
Bonny, weren't you headed for San Diego? Are you back home? Feel better and do see a doctor ASAP. Pneumonia should not be messed with. Yeah went to San Diego on Wednesday and returned Thursday evening. A very looooooooong HOA meeting which was probably why my cold developed into something much worse. I was contacted by one of the new members and we chatted outside after the meeting for a while. Sounds funny but I was shivering at the end of it.
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Post by sesfw on Apr 25, 2015 22:26:56 GMT -5
DH keeps trying to push the hot toddies
I second a hot toddy. Just before bed fix some tea and put less than 1/2 shot booze, squeeze of honey, squeeze of lemon juice. For me this will fry the germs in my throat and the honey will coat everything. Then I can sleep ........
Get well soon
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Post by Phoenix84 on Apr 26, 2015 11:16:01 GMT -5
I don't get sick very often, and I've never had pneumonia or bronchitis.
Usually every couple of years, I'll get a cold, but that's about it.
I remember getting the flu real bad once my senior year of high school, and didn't really get it again until just early 2014, so more than ten years.
I get a flu shot every year, so I think that helps.
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Post by cronewitch on Apr 26, 2015 14:31:47 GMT -5
I want tea in a fancy cup when sick served in a fancy tea pot. This week I am not sick but got a new whistling tea kettle from Amazon.com so drinking tea in the fancy tea cups with saucers that were my mom's and one I had before. Tea is just better in cute little tea cups. I have a metal tea pot like in a Chinese restaurant that keeps my tea really hot. When sick someone else should make you tea and chicken soup.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Apr 26, 2015 15:35:40 GMT -5
Bigelow lemon lift tea is my go to tea when I don't feel well. With lots of honey. Feel better!
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Post by NastyWoman on Apr 26, 2015 16:40:04 GMT -5
Bigelow lemon lift tea is my go to tea when I don't feel well. With lots of honey. Feel better! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards and add a nice shot of Captain Morgan with or without Jimmy Buffett . It'll make both you and dh feel better
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Post by Bonny on Apr 26, 2015 17:11:08 GMT -5
Bigelow lemon lift tea is my go to tea when I don't feel well. With lots of honey. Feel better! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards and add a nice shot of Captain Morgan with or without Jimmy Buffett . It'll make both you and dh feel better LOL, thanks to sarcasticgirl we still have some Cruzan Rum from St. Croix.
Honestly other than a little a wine I'm so off alcohol. DH says between me napping during the day (never except when I'm sick) and no interest in alcohol he knows I'm sick!
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Apr 27, 2015 9:31:41 GMT -5
and add a nice shot of Captain Morgan with or without Jimmy Buffett . It'll make both you and dh feel better LOL, thanks to sarcasticgirl we still have some Cruzan Rum from St. Croix.
Honestly other than a little a wine I'm so off alcohol. DH says between me napping during the day (never except when I'm sick) and no interest in alcohol he knows I'm sick!
oh cruzan rum... I have mini-bottles in my desk drawer at work!
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Post by The Captain on Apr 27, 2015 9:40:51 GMT -5
Bonny - hope you're feeling better soon. May I suggest (after a Dr's visit) hot steamy showers and chicken soup? And, of course, plenty of rest, which it sounds like you're getting. FWIW - there have been actual studies that prove chicken soup has anti-microbial properties... abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117888
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Post by justme on Apr 27, 2015 9:53:52 GMT -5
If you can't breathe put some oregano oil in the steamy water you breathe. Works way better and lasts longer. No idea if it works with just the leaves.
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Post by Bonny on Apr 27, 2015 10:55:08 GMT -5
LOL, thanks to sarcasticgirl we still have some Cruzan Rum from St. Croix.
Honestly other than a little a wine I'm so off alcohol. DH says between me napping during the day (never except when I'm sick) and no interest in alcohol he knows I'm sick!
oh cruzan rum... I have mini-bottles in my desk drawer at work! You must be the most popular gal at the office!
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