I think death warmed over

[lesliemarie]

I am sitting here just miserable as can be, I caught my sons cold!! and it sure isn't a nice one either. I hurt so bad that I am living on 800mg of ibuprophin and want to lay in bed and pretend the world doesn't exist for a day LOL. I have been drinking tons of orange juice and I don't think I can down another glass LOL. On a funny note I have now called my 4 year old a catagory 5 hurricane in progress when awake LOL.

 

[gogigi]

Well then..lay in bed and get well soon!;-)

 

[Bobbi]

Darn it, Leslie, you have had more than your share of stressful misfortunes, haven't you. But you still maintain your sense of humor! I agree you should get as much rest as possible and I hope you feel better soon! You are such a trooper. This will pass and you'll be back in action!
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[icklemoley]

I know some people are gonna say "OMG you can't take that much, etc..." but ... i have been taking very high doses of Vit C for the last three years (i used to get a cold 3x a year, very bad - not nice) well i started taking between 7-15gs of vit C powder and or tablets daily and guess what??? No colds. Nope, not one in three years! Please...not posts on my high intake, i have found no ill effects nor has my doctor.

 

[Connie1]

I used to have a bad cold every year, but I have had none for 3 years since I started exercising, drinking lots of water, etc. Not taking Vitamin C though, but sometimes I do take a multivitamin.

I don't know if I am in control of this or not. My colds used to always turn into a horrible cough for a month. Now, nothing. I think in my case it may be water intake related. Mainly, though, it's a case of God watching over me.

That does not mean that if you are sick God is not watching over you. But I think there is a reason right now that I'm not sick- maybe because my family needs me right now to work, and to be a good example to my future step students at the YMCA? Also, my husband smokes, and maybe he will get fed up with being sick every year and watching me bounce around all healthy all the time? But I really don't know. My 11-year-old son has a cold right now.

I also am very jealous of my sleep time. I actually slept 11 hours on Wednesday night. Could this contribute?

Anyway I hope you feel better. I have a big can of Campbell's Chicken with Rice soup. I wish I could make it and bring it to you and your little hurricane right now! And I wish a 3-year break from colds in your immediate future!

Fondly, Connie

 

[Bobbi]

Hi, Leslie!

I think your stress level may be contributing to your susceptibilty to colds. Between fibromyalgia, IBS and your knee problems and compounded by having children, who can be little virus incubators, you may be more disposed to pick up a cold bug.

Connie is so right about sleep! It's hard to get enough rest when you've gotten sick, particularly with a category 5 Hurricane 4 year-old on hand but rest as much as you can. Soup's a great idea too and staying hydrated. Try to be calm and relaxed and don't worry about all the stuff that needs doing RIGHT NOW! You can tackle it better when you feel well and doing too much now could prolong the cold.

I get colds infrequently but when I do, they can be doosies! My last one happened when I was a wreck so I really believe stress and having a six year-old germ factory play into it! Sam has another cold but this time, I didn't catch it and hope I don't!

You need extra TLC right now from everyone including yourself!
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