Anyone else got a flu or cold?

[Jessica.]

I've been suffering with a flu this week and was just wondering if it's happening to a lot more people during this change of seasons. Tell me I'm not alone. :joker:

[caprimint]

Yeah I've had a really horrible cold/headache thing that's lasted for like a week and a half. It started out with a sore throat and headache, turned into a cold/cough and then for the past 3 days or so my ears have been blocked :worry: Today is the first day I've felt better since it began tbh.

[Crimson Dynamo]

You have not had flu. You have had a cold

Big, big difference

[Jordan.]

I've had a blocked nose and cough since sunday

[Jessica.]

You have not had flu. You have had a cold

Big, big difference

I actually have flu, I know the difference. :joker:

[JerseyWins]

Yes I've actually had a pretty bad cold for about the past week. :joker: Kinda starting to get better now.

[reece(:]

I got rid of mine about a week ago.

[Jessica.]

My poor nose looks like it's been through a cheese grater after all of the wiping. :bawling:

[caprimint]

Yes I've actually had a pretty bad cold for about the past week. :joker: Kinda starting to get better now.
Soulmate tbh :flutter:

[Marsh.]

Tbf, I've only ever had a proper flu twice in my life and both times I was bedridden to the point where I couldn't lift my head from the pillow without collapsing.

Prove it Jessica. :nono:

[Marsh.]

shut up meg

And how can you tell if you've got a cold, YOU SNOTTY NOSED TODDLER!!!!

[Jessica.]

Tbf, I've only ever had a proper flu twice in my life and both times I was bedridden to the point where I couldn't lift my head from the pillow without collapsing.

Prove it Jessica. :nono:

ugh I know, it's awful I was literally in bed for four days apart from meals. :joker: I slept for 14 hours on the first night. :blush2:

[Jessica.]

:mad: Are you happy now?

http://puu.sh/se7Jn/802a7d427e.png

[Jessica.]

This is from your beloved NHS

Note: My fever was exactly 38 on a digital thermometer (under the tongue)
http://puu.sh/se7NY/e095cdfeeb.png

[Jessica.]

It still hasn't completely gone after nearly three weeks. :fist:

[Cal.]

I've got the flu and me mam is a nurse so she knows I have the bloody flu.

[MB.]

For a week :) :) :)

[Daniel-X]

Only had the flu once and i got it the night before my drama exam :) Still got an A* though so holla at your bitch I guess?

[Jason.]

I had a cold last month and I got better but I think I'm getting another one as I've developed a minor sore throat and blocked nose in the past 24 hours :/

[Firewire]

Three Scots saying no

Interesting.jpeg :think:

[waterhog]

I've been suffering with a flu this week and was just wondering if it's happening to a lot more people during this change of seasons. Tell me I'm not alone. :joker:

had the sniffles a few weeks back but touch wood - :shrug: its gone.

[Jake.]

there are varying levels of flus in the same sense there are varying levels of colds :shrug:

[Jessica.]

there are varying levels of flus in the same sense there are varying levels of colds :shrug:

You are correct indeed! Good man yourself.

[Ross.]

Not yet but I'm sure I'll get one soon </3

I had quite a lot of colds earlier in the year

[Niamh.]

Not yet which is a minor miracle considering everyone in the house besides me has had it over the last few weeks

[jennyjuniper]

I don't know if it helps, but I have actimel every day and a smoothie with lots of vitamin C and so far I haven't had a bad cold for a couple of years.

[ebandit]

cold.....opening curtains ya spot £10...you're straight out to get it

flu......no strength to open curtains...if ya need to...spot £10 but clamber back
into bed

bless! everyone that's under the weather

lucky me! not had cold/flu in 20 years....................................

Mark L

[Ronald.]

I don't have one at the moment. R.

[Niamh.]

I have got damn flu again and I have to travel on Monday morning! :fist:

What's the point in living in Portugal if you still get the flu all the time? :laugh:

[Niamh.]

I'm in Ireland :fist: I was fine until I came here.

Oh Ok that makes more sense, you must never leave Portugal again then once you get back :worry:

[Niamh.]

:joker: I wish that would be a sure way to keep me healthy.

Did you have a good holiday besides that? Weather has been s**t

[TomC]

I've felt kinda run-down/on the brink of being ill for a couple of weeks now. I've been at uni for almost two months now, thank god I'm going home today. Maybe it's after-affects of the glange??

[Jack_]

Maybe it's after-affects of the glange??

Glange
Glange is a way of describing an old woman's vagina when you see it for the first time.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Glange

And there was me thinking you liked penis

[RichardG]

no but i was really ill from the final week of december to mid february it was awful :omgno:

[Jessica.]

I've been ill since Christmas and it's not going away. :bawling: I don't think it's the flu but it's a pretty darn strong cold. :fist:

[TomC]

And there was me thinking you liked penis

only just saw this :joker:

[Vicky.]

I seem to have had a cold for about 3 months. Everytime I feel a bit better, I have maybe a day of being normal then it comes back...

[Crimson Dynamo]

I've been suffering with a flu this week and was just wondering if it's happening to a lot more people during this change of seasons. Tell me I'm not alone. :joker:

Who diagnosed you with the FLu?

[Jessica.]

Who diagnosed you with the FLu?

Read the date you doughnut.

[Marsh.]

I had the flu in November. Awful. Wipes you out. :(

[Crimson Dynamo]

Read the date you doughnut.

the date is irrelevant, if a doctor has not diagnosed you that you have the flue then you have not got it

[Marsh.]

I've been suffering with a flu this week and was just wondering if it's happening to a lot more people during this change of seasons. Tell me I'm not alone. :joker:

You have not had flu. You have had a cold

Big, big difference

Read the date you doughnut.

the date is irrelevant, if a doctor has not diagnosed you that you have the flue then you have not got it

The date is bloody relevant when you're repeating your judgemental self over a year later.

[Marsh.]

the date is irrelevant, if a doctor has not diagnosed you that you have the flue then you have not got it

And you diagnosing her over the internet 14 months later is even funnier.

[TomC]

I had a really weird experience today. Woke up with a headache and sore back of my nasal passages, then nausea, extreme exhaustian and heavy joints came on. Now the nausea, exhaustion and headache have gone, and all I have is a bit of fatigue and a mildly runny nose. What tf is going on.

[Marsh.]

I had a really weird experience today. Woke up with a headache and sore back of my nasal passages, then nausea, extreme exhaustian and heavy joints came on. Now the nausea, exhaustion and headache have gone, and all I have is a bit of fatigue and a mildly runny nose. What tf is going on.

Sounds like death is approaching.

[Vanessa]

Yes, I'm full of flu :bawling:

[Jessica.]

Yes, I'm full of flu :bawling:

I hope you feel better soon!

[Crimson Dynamo]

The date is bloody relevant when you're repeating your judgemental self over a year later.

King of consistency and good medical advice more like


:hmph:

[King Gizzard]

Wash my hands 4747363 times a day and it seems to get me by

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes, I'm full of flu :bawling:

No Ness you have a cold. Have you been diagnosed by a qualified Doctor?

[Vanessa]

I hope you feel better soon!

I've had it for a while. Just when I think I'm getting better it comes back :fist:

[Crimson Dynamo]

And you diagnosing her over the internet 14 months later is even funnier.

Yes, if she has not been diagnosed by a doctor then its a cold. Flu is a serious illness and requires a doctor. I take it you have been lucky enough not to have had it?

[Marsh.]

Yes, if she has not been diagnosed by a doctor then its a cold. Flu is a serious illness and requires a doctor. I take it you have been lucky enough not to have had it?

I've had flu twice in my life so shut it man! :oh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I've had flu twice in my life so shut it man! :oh:

:suspect:

Was this "flu" diagnose by a qualified doctor each time (unlikely)

[TomC]

Sounds like death is approaching.

I've never been so happy to be ill! love death

[TomC]

Ashley </3 The down-to-earth queen grew on me ! Devon is a big snake.

[Marsh.]

:suspect:

Was this "flu" diagnose by a qualified doctor each time (unlikely)

How is it unlikely? :umm2:

I had it 13 years ago and last November. And, yes, both times required prescriptions from my doctor.

[Livia]

I used to say I had the flu when I had a cold. Then I got the flu. I was so ill that I couldn't get out of bed for over a week. I honestly thought I was dying. I get a flu jab now.

[Underscore]

Having a cold during school is awful.

[Livia]

I've had flu twice in my life so shut it man! :oh:

Was it manflu, Marshy? That can be fatal you know.

[Marsh.]

Was it manful, Marshy? That can be fatal you know.

:hmph:

[Lostie!]

Ashley </3 The down-to-earth queen grew on me ! Devon is a big snake.

Same

[Livia]

:hmph:

I don't usually do emoticons you know. But for you... :hug:

[smudgie]

Had my flu jab.
Still get the cold bugs that go around though, rough before Xmas, still ruddy rough after The New Year, spent the first 9 days upstairs, sleeping and coughing and sleeping and coughing and sleeping....
Feel so much better today:cheer2:

[Jessica.]

I am fuming, I have a flu again.

[LaLaLand]

November into December is usually my "cold time", never fails.

[Calderyon]

Drink ginger tea. Add quite a bit of honey in it.

Especially good when having a headache.

[Epic.]

Yeah I'm in agony

[Jessica.]

Get well soon

[Jessica.]

I have the flu, it's killing me, it's just day two now. :bawling:

[Cherie]

I can't remember the last time I had a cold

[Jessica.]

I can't remember the last time I had a coldThat's good, immune system of an ox!

[Marsh.]

How many times a year do you get it?

Get a jab Jess!!

[Cherie]

That's good, immune system of an ox!

ox! get well soon

[Vanessa]

No, just a bit of a sore throat. Need to take a lemsip.

[Matthew.]

Had a cold two weeks ago but last weekend I got my flu jab

[Daniel.]

I have had one about a month ago, but not at the moment. It was pretty awful, one of the worst I remember having.

[LaLaLand]

Yes. Had it about a week or so but it’s on the way out now. Was horrible last weekend, couldn’t breathe, coughing, sneezing, head killing, shivering etc.

I’ve had it, my Mam, my sister and my Dad’s now got it and it’s gone into a chest infection so he’s on antibiotics, same with my Great Aunt.

BUT I’d rather have a cold than anything like a bad sickness bug so can’t complain much! :skull:

[MB.]

For a week :) :) :)

g2WS-EbEGTA

[Twosugars]

Had a cold two weeks ago but last weekend I got my flu jab

Eat even more, to build up the fat reserves for winter :nono:


:hehe:

[Denver]

I currently have the final effects of the flu

[Denver]

I can't remember the last time I had a cold

Not cherie being one of those old ladies who always has a blanket over her and hesting on 30 degrees every day of the year:omgno:

[Alf]

February was the last time I had it, I remember because it was me birthday. I don't get it as much nowadays then what I used to. Ever since I invested in a Hat, Scarf, Gloves, Long Johns and a warm coat.

[AnnieK]

I can't remember the last time I had a cold

This.....I used to get terrible colds but since I stopped.smoking years ago, I never get them now. (Watch me wake up with one tomorrow now, karma for bragging).

[Epic.]

Voted yes to this poll long ago but can't remember doing so or remembering the context of when :joker:.

I do have a little bit of a one right now, and it seems to be approaching the three year anniversary of this thread starting and I can confirm that, at least in Ireland, it seems to definitely be a common thing that happens around these months.

[Cherie]

This.....I used to get terrible colds but since I stopped.smoking years ago, I never get them now. (Watch me wake up with one tomorrow now, karma for bragging).

I know same, I eat loads of blueberries I am laying no colds at their door

[Josy]

Some really **** immune systems on TiBB it seems

[Marsh.]

All these germs. :worry:

[Matthew.]

Eat even more, to build up the fat reserves for winter :nono:


:hehe:

Ooooh you CHEEKY ****IN TWAH :oh:

http://images.ok.co.uk/1403695648_Big-Brother-2014-Helen-Wood-row-argument-truth-or-dare-Mark-Byron-channel-five-argument.jpg

[Rob!]

I'm just at the tail end of a cold. I felt like **** for a couple of days with a sore throat, constantly sneezing, stuffed up nose etc. I think it's because I went out on Saturday night and it pissed it down tbh.

[Cherie]

Not cherie being one of those old ladies who always has a blanket over her and hesting on 30 degrees every day of the year:omgno:

That’s actually a sure fire way to get one :laugh:

[JerseyWins]

This thread seems to always come up when I’m sick :joker: Been sick with bronchitis (and getting fevers and massive headaches) the past two weeks but last week is when it was really bad so I even missed 2 1/2 days of work from it. Not too bad this week / today in particular

[smudgie]

Nope.
Had my flu jab on Tuesday.
Never been one for catching colds, but a bout of flu would see me off:hehe:

[caprimint]

This thread seems to always come up when I’m sick :joker: Been sick with bronchitis (and getting fevers and massive headaches) the past two weeks but last week is when it was really bad so I even missed 2 1/2 days of work from it. Not too bad this week / today in particular
Happens to me too lmao

I've had a cold on and off for the past week or so (seems to be fine now though) and I've been getting headaches as well

Get better soon!!! :dazzler:

[Morgan.]

Starting to feel one coming at the moment :(

[Wizard.]

I’ve got a cold but that’s probably from going out at night sucking dick in the bushes in the bloody rain!

[LaLaLand]

I heard today that they either have started or will be starting to give flu jabs in schools?

[AnnieK]

I heard today that they either have started or will be starting to give flu jabs in schools?

Its a nasal spray. My son has had it every year since Reception. Its optional but they advise you to let them have it

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes I'm under the cosh but struggling on. Iv had a lemsip and that has made me feel better. Once I get home later I will pour a medicinal glass of Auchetoshan to alleviate my chronic symptoms :(

My chest sounds like a barrel full of chains and coarse gravel.

[Marsh.]

Lemsip is just expensive paracetamol.

[Josy]

Lemsip is just expensive paracetamol.

Yup.

My doctor told me not to waste money on them or cough bottles

[Jessica.]

I have a little head cold. It's not making me suffer too much, it's just inconvenient.

[Strictly Jake]

Mine keeps disappearing for 2 days and then coming back. Just as I thought I was getting better again i have a rattly chesty cough!!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Mine keeps disappearing for 2 days and then coming back. Just as I thought I was getting better again i have a rattly chesty cough!!

That isn't scientifically possible

[Crimson Dynamo]

Lemsip is just expensive paracetamol.

Incorrect it's from Asda and it's an effective way bto ingest paracetamol

[Marsh.]

Incorrect it's from Asda and it's an effective way bto ingest paracetamol

What's Asda got to do with it? :joker:

Make your own hot water and lemon and take a paracetamol. Qualified doctors advise that Lemsip makes NO difference.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Lemsip is just expensive paracetamol.

no, its an acceptable form of it rather than try to swallow 2 pills that have been coated in NASA grade throat sticking glue

what the f is up with paracetamol that they cant be like ibuprofen in the oral swallow market??

anyhoo day 3 and i feel better, even tho i went to be at 4 and got up at 9. I dont feel ill i just have a hacking cough and a sore throat.

Te TL is reporting lots of her sneezing at work and is looking to blame me:worry: and when i said better to get it now than Christmas she did not appreciate my logic :shrug:

[The Slim Reaper]

Liquid night nurse is the way to go.

[Twosugars]

Ask for paracetamol tablets NOT capsules.
Capsules of any drug can stick in your throat and start dissolving there.
Another way is to chase them with a bite to eat like an apple, to make them go down

[Crimson Dynamo]

Ask for paracetamol tablets NOT capsules.
Capsules of any drug can stick in your throat and start dissolving there.
Another way is to chase them with a bite to eat like an apple, to make them go down

i normally just take ibuprofen but i dont think thats good for your heart?

[GoldHeart]

Nope I'm fine :shrug:

[Twosugars]

i normally just take ibuprofen but i dont think thats good for your heart?


So they say. Elevates the risk of a heart attack.
But then again you have to die of something so

I take it too

[Vanessa]

Yep :bawling:

[LaLaLand]

I've got another one now! Got over the last one which I think was viral - then the day before yesterday I was caught in a rainstorm in town (it was freezing/icy anyway) and am now full of it again! Coughing and spluttering, sneezing, hot and cold etc. Blergh! :sad:

[JerseyWins]

Finally not sick when I've noticed this thread. *it's probably coming* :worry:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'm still IL but on the mend

[Jessica.]

Bump

I am just getting over being in bed for days with covid. Anyone else ill?

[Redway]

I have to agree with what was said earlier this page re. tablets >> capsules. Capsules definitely are more liable to get stuck in your throat and generally they just don’t go down as well.

I had a bit of something last week but I’m mostly over it now. Thanks to CBD, Ibuprofen and greens.

[Jessica.]

I have to agree with what was said earlier this page re. tablets >> capsules. Capsules definitely are more liable to get stuck in your throat and generally they just don’t go down as well.

I had a bit of something last week but I’m mostly over it now. Thanks to CBD, Ibuprofen and greens.

Yeah, I've had plenty times where I almost felt like I had a chemical burn in my throat from a capsule getting stuck there, it's horrendous.

[Niamh.]

Nope haven't had a cold in ages

[Kate!]

I have mild sniffles but nothing major.

[Zizu]

Flu like symptoms .. sneezing , bunged up sinuses and aching all over :(

I only had this a about a fortnight ago


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[Cherie]

Nope haven't had a cold in ages

same, thankfully

[Jessica.]

I was going on a very long time without anything but my partner brought covid home from work and of course I caught it. I was in a bad way until yesterday evening with the weakness, sore throat and congestion. I have a bit more energy now but still needing naps and the congestion is still at an uncomfortable level.

[Mokka]

I was going on a very long time without anything but my partner brought covid home from work and of course I caught it. I was in a bad way until yesterday evening with the weakness, sore throat and congestion. I have a bit more energy now but still needing naps and the congestion is still at an uncomfortable level.

Well all the way over here in Canada I too have had Covid for the past three days. 2nd time around... it is as unfun as it was the first time.

[Jessica.]

Well all the way over here in Canada I too have had Covid for the past three days. 2nd time around... it is as unfun as it was the first time.

It was my second time too and hit me way worse than the first. Hope you are feeling better too.

[Adamw92]

I feel like I always have the sniffles

[Jessica.]

Had the sniffles for a couple of weeks and now I've woken up today with a full on cold. :bawling:

[Ammi]

Had the sniffles for a couple of weeks and now I've woken up today with a full on cold. :bawling:

….awwwww, feel well soon, Jess…:hug:…did you have it when little one did or is this your first of the season…?…

[Jessica.]

….awwwww, feel well soon, Jess…:hug:…did you have it when little one did or is this your first of the season…?…

The baby was very unsettled at bed time and then woke up at 11pm last night with a very uncomfortable stuffy nose, we're both having the same symptoms now. We always end up being sick at the same time which is exhausting.

[Ammi]

The baby was very unsettled at bed time and then woke up at 11pm last night with a very uncomfortable stuffy nose, we're both having the same symptoms now. We always end up being sick at the same time which is exhausting.

…yeah, you will be exhausted if you’re not feeling at your best and neither is he, you’re obviously very in tune with each other…I hope that it’s a fleeting virus and passes through quickly …:hug:…I think that we just don’t have such great immune as we did pre-covid because of being so isolated…

[Jessica.]

…yeah, you will be exhausted if you’re not feeling at your best and neither is he, you’re obviously very in tune with each other…I hope that it’s a fleeting virus and passes through quickly …:hug:…I think that we just don’t have such great immune as we did pre-covid because of being so isolated…

It's hard because I'm constantly worried about him catching an illness because I know I'll catch it too. If I was well then it wouldn't be so hard to nurse him back to health. I hope it passes quickly too, we've only got about three weeks to prepare for a big first birthday bonanza! Covid definitely gave my immune system a knock, I had it when o was pregnant and I was bedridden for about two weeks, horrible illness.

[thesheriff443]

Yeah I've had a really horrible cold/headache thing that's lasted for like a week and a half. It started out with a sore throat and headache, turned into a cold/cough and then for the past 3 days or so my ears have been blocked :worry: Today is the first day I've felt better since it began tbh.

Sounds more like covid

[Ammi]

It's hard because I'm constantly worried about him catching an illness because I know I'll catch it too. If I was well then it wouldn't be so hard to nurse him back to health. I hope it passes quickly too, we've only got about three weeks to prepare for a big first birthday bonanza! Covid definitely gave my immune system a knock, I had it when o was pregnant and I was bedridden for about two weeks, horrible illness.

…try not to worry about the birthday celebration, it will be lovely when it’s be lovely…the main thing you need and want is a healthy you and him so just focus on rest for both of you atm and that road to feeling well again…lots of hydration and lots of sleep, sleep is the best healer… :hug:…

[thesheriff443]

You are under a lot of pressure when you and the baby are ill
And when they are young they pick up some thing new weekly
Hope you have some one to give you a break even if it’s a couple of hours just to sleep

[Jessica.]

…try not to worry about the birthday celebration, it will be lovely when it’s be lovely…the main thing you need and want is a healthy you and him so just focus on rest for both of you atm and that road to feeling well again…lots of hydration and lots of sleep, sleep is the best healer… :hug:…
Yeah, I'm trying to take it easy, thank you!
You are under a lot of pressure when you and the baby are ill
And when they are young they pick up some thing new weekly
Hope you have some one to give you a break even if it’s a couple of hours just to sleep
I can get a break but baby is very attached to me, especially when ill, so I'm not setting my heart on it. :joker:

[thesheriff443]

Yeah, I'm trying to take it easy, thank you!

I can get a break but baby is very attached to me, especially when ill, so I'm not setting my heart on it. :joker:

Trust me you should take advantage of having a break and its good for the baby too in the long to get comfortable around others

[AnnieK]

My son has got some lurgy....very unusual as he is never ill. He has high temp but is freezing, headache and says his head feels too heavy. I've banished him to his room and dosed him up. Hoping he bounces back quickly and it's not a ploy to get out of cleaning his room :laugh:

[thesheriff443]

My son has got some lurgy....very unusual as he is never ill. He has high temp but is freezing, headache and says his head feels too heavy. I've banished him to his room and dosed him up. Hoping he bounces back quickly and it's not a ploy to get out of cleaning his room :laugh:

Keep an eye on him make sure he hasn’t got a rash
Meningitis is a worry

[AnnieK]

Keep an eye on him make sure he hasn’t got a rash
Meningitis is a worry

I will do. Thanks Sheriff

[Livia]

My son has got some lurgy....very unusual as he is never ill. He has high temp but is freezing, headache and says his head feels too heavy. I've banished him to his room and dosed him up. Hoping he bounces back quickly and it's not a ploy to get out of cleaning his room :laugh:

I wish him better soon x

[Ammi]

My son has got some lurgy....very unusual as he is never ill. He has high temp but is freezing, headache and says his head feels too heavy. I've banished him to his room and dosed him up. Hoping he bounces back quickly and it's not a ploy to get out of cleaning his room :laugh:

…he did have chores today, didn’t he…:laugh:…seriously though, I hope that his symptoms don’t deteriorate and that he’s back to his bouncy self soon…

[AnnieK]

…he did have chores today, didn’t he…:laugh:…seriously though, I hope that his symptoms don’t deteriorate and that he’s back to his bouncy self soon…

I wish him better soon x

Thank you both.

It's so unlike him but I know he is ill as he hasn't picked up his phone or the PlayStation. I don't know what to do with myself....I'm getting on his nerves asking him if he's feeling better. I can't actually remember the last time he was poorly. :sad:

Bless him

[Ammi]

Thank you both.

It's so unlike him but I know he is ill as he hasn't picked up his phone or the PlayStation. I don't know what to do with myself....I'm getting on his nerves asking him if he's feeling better. I can't actually remember the last time he was poorly. :sad:

Bless him

…he’ll be right soon, hopefully…if he doesn’t very often contract these viruses then he probably has a good immune for fighting…hydration and rest/sleep are the best medication for him right now, I think…

[user104658]

Keep an eye on him make sure he hasn’t got a rash
Meningitis is a worry

Thank you both.

It's so unlike him but I know he is ill as he hasn't picked up his phone or the PlayStation. I don't know what to do with myself....I'm getting on his nerves asking him if he's feeling better. I can't actually remember the last time he was poorly. :sad:

Bless him

There are some nasty bugs going around country-wide. Me, wife and youngest were all very (very) ill for about 10 days over Christmas, tbh I'm still feeling slightly wiped from it nearly 3 weeks later, and my eldest was ill last week - dunno if it was unrelated or the same bug cycling round, she avoided it at Christmas somehow. Aches, pains, headaches and chills were big features - my wife suffered most with the chills, I was hit with the headaches and brain-fog.

But yeah there are a few flu strains and other viruses going around, health services were under quite a bit of strain in early January.

Keep an eye on him make sure he hasn’t got a rash
Meningitis is a worry

I will do. Thanks Sheriff

Indeed and remember "chin to chest" (pain in the back of the neck when trying to do this is a concern) and any light sensitivity - although that can also be just the plain ol' headache.

[Niamh.]

Just starting a cold I think, my throat is sore this morning and I have a cough waa

[Livia]

I've had a niggley cold since Christmas, haven't really been ill since covid. I have no energy at all. Mum and Dad have the kids and I'm tucked up on the sofa with a blanket getting ready for tea and toast and to watch the old classic Ghost Train in the telly. So it's not all bad...

[Gusto Brunt]

Not had cold or flu for EIGHT YEARS.

Didn't get Covid either, and I won't be having the flu vaccine.

Don't trust them.

[Gusto Brunt]

But get well soon to all those with cold or flu. :)

[Niamh.]

Not had cold or flu for EIGHT YEARS.



Didn't get Covid either, and I won't be having the flu vaccine.



Don't trust them.You might have gotten symptom-less covid, I would never have known I had covid only I tested myself when my husband got it and I was positive too, he was really sick with it, I had no symptoms at all

[Redway]

Just come off a pretty nasty but also pretty short-lived cold. Still got a very stuffy nose.

I’m also misophonic but people don’t usually get pissed off at making their own trigger-sounds (in my case sniffing), otherwise I’d literally be driving myself mad.

[Gusto Brunt]

You might have gotten symptom-less covid, I would never have known I had covid only I tested myself when my husband got it and I was positive too, he was really sick with it, I had no symptoms at all

You could well be right.

My brother had it bad. He said it nearly killed him.

But if I did have it, I never noticed.

[Crimson Dynamo]

For pretty much everyone covid was a cold

ridiculous

the whole scam was artificially overblown by PCR testing.

[Zizu]

For pretty much everyone covid was a cold

ridiculous

the whole scam was artificially overblown by PCR testing.


What about all the verified deaths though ?

I’ll never forget the early footage of those temp Italian hospitals in car parks then the televised daily uk updates with thousands dying

[Crimson Dynamo]

What about all the verified deaths though ?

I’ll never forget the early footage of those temp Italian hospitals in car parks then the televised daily uk updates with thousands dying

:joker:

MSM lies

[Zizu]

:joker:

MSM lies


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[Alf]

No flu's for me. I didn't take the jabs.

[Zizu]

No flu's for me. I didn't take the jabs.


Yeah

We never get flu apart from 2 years ago when we both had the flu jab !!

[Mystic Mock]

For pretty much everyone covid was a cold

ridiculous

the whole scam was artificially overblown by PCR testing.

I agree with you that the MSM did blow Covid out of proportion, and wrongly scarred and scared a lot of people with how deadly the disease was meant to be.

And I also objected to the whole "you have to take the jab or you'll lose your job" dystopian scenario that a lot of countries were enacting (but thankfully have now stopped due to the backlash from most people.)

However, it was not a "cold for everyone" either, the truth is somewhere in the middle of the two extremes.

[Jessica.]

Just woke up with a scratchy throat, thought I was getting better yesterday. :bawling: Baby is very upset trying to breathe with his dummy with a blocked nose.

[Ammi]

Just woke up with a scratchy throat, thought I was getting better yesterday. :bawling: Baby is very upset trying to breathe with his dummy with a blocked nose.

…sometimes, massaging and soothing around their nose/nasal area can help and might distract and soothe him from not having his dummy and make breathing easier …I don’t know if he would respond to that …

[Jessica.]

…sometimes, massaging and soothing around their nose/nasal area can help and might distract and soothe him from not having his dummy and make breathing easier …I don’t know if he would respond to that …

That's exactly what I did when I was feeding him and it helped a bit

[Ammi]

That's exactly what I did when I was feeding him and it helped a bit

…yeah, it’ll help him to focus on you and the soothing motions on his face/around his nose and hopefully distract him from the dummy for at least a short while to get a little sleep…I hope that your able to get some rest as well, Jess…:hug:…

[AnnieK]

If you are having a hot shower, take him in the bathroom with you, the shower steam will also help with his breathing
Hope you both feel better soon :love:

[Niamh.]

Just woke up with a scratchy throat, thought I was getting better yesterday. :bawling: Baby is very upset trying to breathe with his dummy with a blocked nose.Poor thing, it's awful when they're sick, hoe you both feel better soon

[Niamh.]

If you are having a hot shower, take him in the bathroom with you, the shower steam will also help with his breathing
Hope you both feel better soon :love:Good suggestion

[Jessica.]

I think I have covid :bawling:

[Ammi]

I think I have covid :bawling:

…awwww you….are tests still readily available…?…you must draw in your extended family’s support and help with little one to allow yourself healing space…:hug:…

[Vanessa]

I'm totally fine except for a bit of a cough. So annoying.

[Zizu]

Stinking cold caught off our granddaughters

[arista]

I think I have covid :bawling:


They can do a test
and confirm it

[Zizu]

I think I have covid :bawling:


Chemists sell £2 test kits now

[Ammi]

Chemists sell £2 test kits now

…Jess doesn’t live in the UK…hence me asking were they readily available where she is..I imagine they are though…

[Jessica.]

…awwww you….are tests still readily available…?…you must draw in your extended family’s support and help with little one to allow yourself healing space…:hug:…

Yeah, they sell them in the pharmacy and supermarkets

[Maru]

Last two colds I had significant breathing issues, but the symptoms were similar to that of hub's (just less severe with the breathing)... so I can see some of the bugs that have been going around mimicking COVID. FWIW, I've never tested positive for COVID but I don't get sick often. Anyway, I have an inhaler now because I have seasonal asthma now apparently :shrug: Maybe I'm just old...

Chemists sell £2 test kits now

If only. They're still inflated in price here but I think it's because people don't test unless they feel they have to, plus it's backed by our insurance usually, so the company can put any price on it for OTC (over the counter)...

https://www.cvs.com/search?searchTerm=covid%20test
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/at-home-covid-tests/ID=20001929-tier3
https://www.walmart.com/search?q=covid+test&facet=fulfillment_method_in_store%3AIn-store

[Vanessa]

I get tests sent for free, but I don't bother with those. Dont have a fever.

[Zizu]

I get tests sent for free, but I don't bother with those. Dont have a fever.


Is a fever one of the main symptoms now ?

I didn’t have any fevers when I had Covid twice previously

[Vanessa]

Is a fever one of the main symptoms now ?

I didn’t have any fevers when I had Covid twice previously

I think so

[Jessica.]

Is a fever one of the main symptoms now ?

I didn’t have any fevers when I had Covid twice previously

I never get a fever with it, I can tell by the sore throat and the sinus pains and the exhaustion.

[Ammi]

Yeah, they sell them in the pharmacy and supermarkets

…:love:..…how are you feeling today, any brighter…?..do you still think it’s COVID…?…

[Ammi]

Stinking cold caught off our granddaughters

…that’s the thing with grandchildren, they love to share…feel well soon, Zizu…

[Jessica.]

…:love:..…how are you feeling today, any brighter…?..do you still think it’s COVID…?…

I'm still feeling really bad, I do think it's covid, though I don't really have time to dwell on it :joker:

[Ammi]

I'm still feeling really bad, I do think it's covid, though I don't really have time to dwell on it :joker:

….awwwwww, rest when you can and draw on the help of others/extended family etc if they’re able to help as well…wishing you well soon, I know that it’s so not easy to take it easier with a little one…:hug:…

[Jessica.]

….awwwwww, rest when you can and draw on the help of others/extended family etc if they’re able to help as well…wishing you well soon, I know that it’s so not easy to take it easier with a little one…:hug:…

I think we're contagious so I'm avoiding going around people

[Ammi]

I think we're contagious so I'm avoiding going around people

…of course…I know that you’ll rest when/if you can, I know that’s not an easy thing…I hope that you get through it quickly and thinking of you and wishing you well, my love…:hug:..

[Ammi]

…@Jessica. …how are you feeling, Jess…are your symptoms easing…?…

[Jessica.]

…@Jessica. …how are you feeling, Jess…are your symptoms easing…?…

I'm a lot better now, just struggling with shortness of breath. My throat was extremely sore yesterday but some warm drinks and a good nights sleep has really eased it.

[Vanessa]

I'm feeling better as well. Thank god

[arista]

I'm a lot better now, just struggling with shortness of breath. My throat was extremely sore yesterday but some warm drinks and a good nights sleep has really eased it.


Some Good News

[Ammi]

I'm a lot better now, just struggling with shortness of breath. My throat was extremely sore yesterday but some warm drinks and a good nights sleep has really eased it.

I'm feeling better as well. Thank god

…shortness of breath seems to be something that can linger for a while with the virus…I'm glad that you're feeling more like yourselves today…:love:…

[Jessica.]

We all have covid here at home, it's the worst!

[Crimson Dynamo]

We all have covid here at home, it's the worst!

do you mean you have a cold?

:shrug:

[Cherie]

We all have covid here at home, it's the worst!

Not again, bloody hell, I've not had a cold or flu since before Christmas....:fc: it stays that way

Feel better soon

[Friendlykev92]

Had covid for over a week, only tested negative on Saturday, was a right pain not being able to go out to the beach in the lovely weather

[Crimson Dynamo]

Had covid for over a week, only tested negative on Saturday, was a right pain not being able to go out to the beach in the lovely weather

Why are you testing?

COVID was 4 years ago FFS

[Friendlykev92]

My parents had it so just to be on the safe side we did a test

[Cherie]

Had covid for over a week, only tested negative on Saturday, was a right pain not being able to go out to the beach in the lovely weather

If you are outdoors and away from other people I dont see the issue, we have not been required to stay home for Covid for over 3 years, its just another flu now so no need to worry

[Crimson Dynamo]

My parents had it so just to be on the safe side we did a test

It's cold not the bubonic plague

[Ammi]

We all have covid here at home, it's the worst!

….awwwww, I’m sorry that you’re having such a bad time in your health atm…I know that it’s no consolation right now but at least you’re all hopefully building up an immunity for the future …each day, you’re closer to that recovery time and to feeling better and wishing that for you soon…you take care, Jess and hopefully be well soon…(…all of you…)…:hug:…

[Kate!]

It's cold not the bubonic plague

Don't be harsh Covid is worse than a cold.

[Ammi]

Had covid for over a week, only tested negative on Saturday, was a right pain not being able to go out to the beach in the lovely weather

….ahhhhh, I hope that you feel better soon, Kev…and on a positive, when you do get to the beach…?…it’ll be so much quieter and a much nicer experience, which is always the better plan…:hug:..

[caprimint]

do you mean you have a cold?

:shrug:
Right lol

[Jessica.]

….awwwww, I’m sorry that you’re having such a bad time in your health atm…I know that it’s no consolation right now but at least you’re all hopefully building up an immunity for the future …each day, you’re closer to that recovery time and to feeling better and wishing that for you soon…you take care, Jess and hopefully be well soon…(…all of you…)…:hug:…

Thanks, feeling a bit better today but still struggling with exhaustion and shortness of breath

[Ammi]

Thanks, feeling a bit better today but still struggling with exhaustion and shortness of breath

….awwww, is seems as though you’re having such a tough time of it but hopefully you’re the worst of it now …I know that you’re not able to take it so slowly with a little one but I hope that you’re having some help and rest whenever you can, yeah…:hug:…

[Redway]

My mum was telling me she had quite a persistent bad cold for weeks and weeks. She sounds a lot better now but it took a lot of persuading for her to get the antibiotics she should’ve been prescribed from the off. GPs can be like that. Gatekeeping resources more than they help.

[Zizu]

I’ve had a stinkier cold for about 10 days … unless it’s COVID ..

I may buy a £2 covid test next time I’m passing the local pharmacy


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[Crimson Dynamo]

I’ve had a stinkier cold for about 10 days … unless it’s COVID ..

I may buy a £2 covid test next time I’m passing the local pharmacy


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For what reason?

So you can tell people

No one is remotely interested

[Ammi]

My mum was telling me she had quite a persistent bad cold for weeks and weeks. She sounds a lot better now but it took a lot of persuading for her to get the antibiotics she should’ve been prescribed from the off. GPs can be like that. Gatekeeping resources more than they help.

…with a cold virus that your mom may have had…?… antibiotics wouldn’t have been prescribed as they wouldn’t obviously have been effective on a virus…but I’m presuming that her virus developed into an infection, which they would then have been prescribed…I’m glad that she’s sounding and feeling better and probiotics are good to take as well to strengthen her immune again for everything the anti’s weaken…

[Ammi]

I’ve had a stinkier cold for about 10 days … unless it’s COVID ..

I may buy a £2 covid test next time I’m passing the local pharmacy


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…wishing you well soon, Zizu…

[Redway]

…with a cold virus that your mom may have had…?… antibiotics wouldn’t have been prescribed as they wouldn’t obviously have been effective on a virus…but I’m presuming that her virus developed into an infection, which they would then have been prescribed…I’m glad that she’s sounding and feeling better and probiotics are good to take as well to strengthen her immune again for everything the anti’s weaken…

What I meant by “telling me she had a cold” was that that’s what she thought it started off (at-least as far as she could tell) but eventually developed into something more severe, an infection of sorts (bordering on pneumonia). At that point, it became glaring that she desperately needed the antibiotics her GP was hesitant to prescribe her at-first.

[Ammi]

What I meant by “telling me she had a cold” was that that’s what she thought it started off (at-least as far as she could tell) but eventually developed into something more severe, an infection of sorts (bordering on pneumonia). At that point, it became glaring that she desperately needed the antibiotics her GP was hesitant to prescribe her at-first.

…even getting an appointment to be able to see someone to prescribe the antibiotics is not at all easy atm for many so I’m glad she now has the medication to enable her recovery…

[Redway]

…even getting an appointment to be able to see someone to prescribe the antibiotics is not at all easy atm for many so I’m glad she now has the medication to enable her recovery…

I don’t think it’s always ever really been that easy to get antibiotics, really, tbh, but yeah. Appointment-scheduling being notoriously bad these days doesn’t help. But yeah. She’s on the mend now and she’s good.

[Cherie]

My mum was telling me she had quite a persistent bad cold for weeks and weeks. She sounds a lot better now but it took a lot of persuading for her to get the antibiotics she should’ve been prescribed from the off. GPs can be like that. Gatekeeping resources more than they help.

A cold does not require antibiotics

[Zizu]

For what reason?

So you can tell people

No one is remotely interested


Just to know wtf is wrong with me


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[Zizu]

…wishing you well soon, Zizu…


You’re so kind !


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[Redway]

A cold does not require antibiotics

It ended up being a bit more than a cold, though, Cherie. It was bordering on pneumonia at one point.

[Beso]

Yeah I've had a really horrible cold/headache thing that's lasted for like a week and a half. It started out with a sore throat and headache, turned into a cold/cough and then for the past 3 days or so my ears have been blocked :worry: Today is the first day I've felt better since it began tbh.

That's how I felt when I had covid, especially the ears thing.


You trend setter you.:fist: