Terabith Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 I think I'm going to let my mother in law pick me up and take care of me at her house. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Have been put to bed in their house. Is a relief not being alone. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm glad you're getting help. Being sick is hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Blech. Sore throat, head is throbbing, muscle aches, chills, some point way beyond exhaustion but can't sleep, probably because I've been sleeping for two days, and dizzy when I try to sit up. Been awhile since I felt this sick physically. Plus depression and anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 And now my 11 year old is sick, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Oh, no. I'm sorry. I hope both of you start feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm glad someone is there to take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Went back to dr. Temp 101.1. Blood pressure was really low, so they did an EKG, which was fine. Thinks it's a nasty virus hitting me extra hard because of the depression. Told me to drink and go to bed and stay there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Sounds like good advice. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I feel pathetic I can't take care of mysel let alone my daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm definitely resting and getting help. Just hate feeling so sick and depressed and needing help getting around the house, let alone not able to take care of daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm glad you got checked again. Sorry you're feeling so bad. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I hope my reference to caring for yourself didn't make you feel worse. I meant just what Sadie said. By seeing the doctor and resting as advised, you are taking positive action to get better. Give yourself credit. You're setting a good example for your dd, too. Hope you feel better soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks. I understood what you meant. It's just been a long time since I've been this sick. Wish someone could make it better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Anyone have any idea how long this virus is lasting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Terabith, I was laid low by a virus this fall as well. So low I just could not get up out of bed. Going three steps to the bathroom was a major effort. I had a fever for five days, and I coughed hard for two weeks. The cough lingered after that but did eventually go away. The worst of the virus was about seven days, five of them with high fevers. Are you still with your inlaws? Just stay tight in bed and rest. It will pass. It really will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I'm tucked up in bed at my in laws with NyQuil. ETA: I'm just worried because I have stuff I need to do (class to attend, class to teach), but I just flat don't think I can, no matter how much I want to. Edited December 6, 2016 by Terabith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 DH had it and it ran the course of almost 2 weeks, fever for over 5 days. He did go to the Dr., but it was a virus. He went to work, but he shouldn't have. The worst of the fever was over a weekend. He was exhausted when he got home and fell asleep constantly in his chair. Coughing was as Harriet Vane said, 2 weeks plus a lingering one.He did get an inhaler and used Mucinex. So sorry you are hit with this. It's just plain nasty. Take care of yourself, or let others. It's just needs to run it's course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Yeah, I'm tucked up in bed at my in laws with NyQuil. ETA: I'm just worried because I have stuff I need to do (class to attend, class to teach), but I just flat don't think I can, no matter how much I want to. Yup. I was in the same boat. I did nothing that first week except stay in bed. 2/3 of my work is online, so I managed somehow on week two. I taught all day at co-op on day ten, then collapsed into bed for a 2-hour nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Yeah, what's surprised me is my inability to watch funny tv or read trashy novels. I just feel too sick. They make my eyes and hair hurt. I can do about ten minutes of computer. But I really need to get work done. Just not how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Sigh. Am I ever going to feel well again? I may have overdone it. I took a bath, and while it feels good to be clean, I'm beyond exhausted. I want to cry but my head and eyes hurt too much. Seriously, how long do people feel this sick with the flu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Sigh. Am I ever going to feel well again? I may have overdone it. I took a bath, and while it feels good to be clean, I'm beyond exhausted. I want to cry but my head and eyes hurt too much. Seriously, how long do people feel this sick with the flu? It's been about three days. Rest easy. A nasty bout of flu can last a while. My flu was intense for a week. The second week I was creeping around but stronger every day. If you think you might have pneumonia, you might like to get to the doctor for antibiotics. Otherwise your best bet is to just rest...rest...rest. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Just, I have a lab presentation on Thursday and exams and a paper due Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 I have. Well, one. My history class is online and the professor has not responded to any attempts at communication. One is a lab thing that really can't be made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 And now my throat hurts even worse and my uvula is swollen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Problem with doctor's notes and the like is that it's the end of the semester. So sort of a hard end date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 :(. I'm sorry you still feel bad. It may be the actual influenza virus instead of a common cold, which is very debilitating. I'm sorry you're facing deadlines too. Is there some student liason that could help you with stuff? There are always exceptions that can possibly be made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I'm praying this virus hurries up and gets gone. Let others help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I hate feeling as sick as you do right now. it seems it will never end. :( Dd felt sick and dizzy for a good week and extremely tired after that. Focus on what you can get done for school. Professors have the option of giving you an incomplete and letting you finish during the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Apparently I have thrush on top of flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 I hate narcotics, but I would cheerfully accept some to dial down pain and help me sleep. I feel ridiculous. I keep crying. I feel so lousy. I know it's nothing in the scheme of things and I am grateful. I just feel so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) I'm definitely resting and getting help. Just hate feeling so sick and depressed and needing help getting around the house, let alone not able to take care of daughter. Getting help when you need it is taking care of your daughter. I've had times when I've been too proud to admit I needed help and it was my kids that suffered. Edited December 8, 2016 by Ausmumof3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) It's not ridiculous, it's normal. Can you try regular pain meds to see if that helps? Tylenol plus Motrin? Maybe the mouth pain sprays? I hope you get better! ETA - if you're having trouble swallowing, maybe try chewable or liquid versions. Edited December 8, 2016 by displace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Doing the Motrin and tylenol stuff. Hate the taste of the throat spray but maybe should try it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I also saw at my pharmacy a pill helper. I think it may be a numbing spray that may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 I know I should get up but I'm so dang tired and achy. I don't feel like doing anything but sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Going to go to a different GP, in the office of a friend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 She tried to do blood work but I was too dehydrated. Wants me to get iv fluids. Told me to go back to bed and stay there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 She tried to do blood work but I was too dehydrated. Wants me to get iv fluids. Told me to go back to bed and stay there. Wants but did not give them to you? Are you saying she didn't have the ability to give you IV fluids? Is she saying you go to the hospital for those? Or just straight home, drink a lot and HOPE you don't actually need IV fluids? :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Dr offices don't give fluids here. Urgent care will rarely. But this one will. Giving them to me now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Damn I feel crappy. So tired, head pounding, shaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 No evidence of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 What an awful bug. I'm sorry you're still feeling so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hoping the fluids are helping and you are resting comfortably now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Fluids helped, but yesterday was such a long day. Not feeling very well, especially when I try to get out of bed. Sore throat, headache, chills and fever, shaking, weakness and exhaustion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 :(. You've been sick for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Yeah. It's been a full week now. And I'm still exhausted and achy. Is that normal to last so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Viruses often do last that long. Huge :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: . I am so sorry you've been having such a rough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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