woolybear Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I have had a cold for about three weeks now. Nothing terrible, it's just dragging on....and on... Each time I feel better I really exert myself, like picking up some of the mess around here or going to the library. And then the next day, I'm sick again and wiped out.:glare: I know, this isn't tragic, but I really want this gone. I really haven't been overdoing it at all. And I've even thought I was better. So, why do I keep getting sick? How do I strengthen my immune system? I've been eating garlic. Perhaps not enough. Any other suggestions? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I would see the doctor. It is likely you have developed a secondary infection like sinus or bronchitis that it making it hang on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am having amazing success with Oil of Oregano! I really am shocked at how effective it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 You may have allergies. Even if you're never had them before. Usually, I can tell the difference between a cold and allergies if my cold "cycles". You know, start out with the tickly throat, goes on to feeling lousy for a few days, ends up with a cough that lingers. Allergies, on the other hand, are kind of the same symptoms but don't cycle, and just hang on until whatever it is you're allergic to goes away. My family is going through our typical fall allergy nightmare right now. We are all miserable and DS1 is having asthma problems. I have no idea what we are allergic to, but it comes in November and goes away in about mid-December when it really starts freezing good at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanyl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am having amazing success with Oil of Oregano! I really am shocked at how effective it is! I'm very interested... Can I ask how you use this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm very interested... Can I ask how you use this? Thanks! And where you buy it? Is it something you get from a health food store? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 You may have allergies. Even if you're never had them before. Usually, I can tell the difference between a cold and allergies if my cold "cycles". You know, start out with the tickly throat, goes on to feeling lousy for a few days, ends up with a cough that lingers. Allergies, on the other hand, are kind of the same symptoms but don't cycle, and just hang on until whatever it is you're allergic to goes away. My family is going through our typical fall allergy nightmare right now. We are all miserable and DS1 is having asthma problems. I have no idea what we are allergic to, but it comes in November and goes away in about mid-December when it really starts freezing good at night. Maybe, but it does feel different than allergies that I'm aware of. It feels like a cold, that goes away (almost) and then comes back when I stress my body the littlest bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I would see the doctor. It is likely you have developed a secondary infection like sinus or bronchitis that it making it hang on. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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