PrincessMommy Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I was at a Bible study Friday night and found out this morning at church that the person who leads it came down with the flu!! I was in contact with him too - not just sitting across the room from each other. A bunch of us also went out afterwards for coffee/treats and I sat across from him at the table. Ack!!! I was saying to myself a few days ago that I had missed the bullet for another year. I'm hoping that it's not really the flu but maybe a bad cold - something -please!! Not the flu. But, that is what was told to me so I want to proceed as if it really is a confirmed case of the flu. I've already taken 2 doses of elderberry syrup today. I have Airborne but haven't taken any today. I also have Oscillococcinum on hand if I come down with symptoms. What else should I be taking or doing to prevent the onset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Vitamin D! Studies show it decreases the chance of contracting the Flu. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Liquid D3, and natural sunlight if it's available and not -25F in your area. :) Keep taking the elderberry. I hope you don't come down with it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have vit d3 on hand. I'll start taking it. It was beautiful today but I was only out a bit. Tomorrow, icky and cold again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtzc2009 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 It's been mentioned but Vit. D would be great. We've been fighting illness here so we are taking a high dose during this difficult winter season. You may want to add Oil of Oregano (liquid tablet) (I've read it's not safe for women pregnant or nursing-so fyi) and garlic supplements or fresh garlic. If I've been exposed to something I typically will eat several raw garlic cloves -it's not pleasant but It's always worked at keeping away sickness. These are my go to things when I've been exposed. Make sure you get good rest and drink plenty of water. I also take a good mutli-vitamin as well as extra Vit. C. Stay Well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I would take the "treating" dose of the Elderberry. I'd keep doing that throughout, and a little past even, the incubation period. By way of encouragement, several years ago my son got lab confirmed flu. As soon as we could get some, which was the next day I think, we started Elderberry. I avoided flu and I was surely exposed. My husband wouldn't do the Elderberry and got flu. His twin got it too, but the very next day. I think he was already probably coming down the evening his twin was diagnosed. None of us were vaxed. It could have been luck, but I lived with, doctored, and slept with the 3 flu patients and never had a single symptom myself. I stock up on the stuff every winter now! I think you've got a good chance to avoid, and if you're already infected I think the Elderberry will likely at least help with severity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Fresh garlic. I'd start with a couple of cloves (not on an empty stomach) then maybe a clove twice a day for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Respiratory flu? Start "cleaning" your ears with hydrogen peroxide 2x per day in case it is a virus that enters through the ear canal. If you do come down with it, do the hydrogen peroxide thing every 2 - 3 hours for a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 My daughter had confirmed flu a few years ago and none of the rest of us got it. None of us were vaxed that year. Just be diligent with clean up and trying some holistic things won't hurt. She was 5 and very clingy. There's no way we weren't all exposed. Just confirming that just because you're exposed, doesn't mean you necessarily will get it. Adults especially don't share germs quite as much as kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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