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You sicko. (Cold, flu, and general illness/health problem commiseration thread)

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Let's all moan at one another about how sucky we feel. It can't hurt worse than our sinuses already do! grin

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It's getting to be that time of the year again! Nothing like a bad case of the sniffles to put you in that autumnal spirit!

I've got a runny/stuffy nose and a sore throat to match. I woke up this morning feeling unusually better about it than I had been, thinking, "Hey! Maybe it blew over already...!" Ha. As if. Being able to talk sure would be nice.

Let's all moan at one another about how sucky we feel. It can't hurt worse than our sinuses already do! grin

Edited by GastonRabbit on Mar 13th 2025 at 4:56:40 AM

BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#251: Nov 6th 2013 at 10:04:19 PM

Ear infection.

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DatGuy Since: Jan, 2013
#252: Nov 7th 2013 at 6:04:02 AM

Usual stuff, like influenza

Meklar from Milky Way Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
#253: Nov 7th 2013 at 11:00:14 PM

Going tomorrow for a short surgical procedure under general anesthetic (which will be followed by at least a couple weeks of recovery). Eh...this is not gonna be fun.

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#254: Nov 9th 2013 at 5:49:06 PM

My immune system kind of sucks. I get sick around this time every year. Stuffy nose, plugged ears, and a sore throat. Luckily it usually passes over in a week or two, so it's all good.

I'm pretty sure I'm still low-key in my scene phase.
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#255: Nov 13th 2013 at 8:31:49 PM

Due to the cats not being washed, I have a mildly stuffy nose. It's still annoying though... ;w;

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xeelaSUNSTON Since: Nov, 2013
#256: Nov 14th 2013 at 2:50:56 PM

for some very odd reason i never seem to catch* a cold/flu if i do it lasts not longer than three days does that mean i have very good immune system?.

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#257: Nov 18th 2013 at 10:54:31 AM

[up] I'm no expert, so don't quote me on this, but colds are actually (I think) thought to be the immune system overreacting to a harmless virus. I vaguely recall that getting a lot of colds whilst young can be a sign of a good immune system doing its job. Flu is an entirely different matter.

My personal whinge: I have an odd bug or something, involving no congestion or coughing, but an irritating sore throat, stiffness, lethargy, light-headedness, nagging headaches, especially when concentrating, and dizziness when standing up. Not pleasant.

I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that.
thekikoperson from Australia Since: Mar, 2010
#258: Nov 21st 2013 at 3:59:52 AM

I've got a sore throat and a bit of a headache. I may've caught a cold from my mum. Or maybe reacting to my cat having slept on my bed for a couple of nights. Probably the cold.

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#259: Dec 20th 2013 at 1:44:45 AM

Yes. I have a cold again, goddammit. At least there's still a stash of meds in my room for me to use.

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#260: Dec 23rd 2013 at 2:18:09 PM

Stomach virus. Bleh.

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#261: Dec 28th 2013 at 7:41:54 AM

My sinuses are completely clogged, and the headache that comes with it. sad

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LadyKatie Since: Dec, 2013
#262: Dec 28th 2013 at 6:38:43 PM

Sore throat. Sore and achey. Ears about to explode. Freezing cold.

Must have gotten it during that car ride from hell.

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#263: Dec 28th 2013 at 6:44:59 PM

Hey guys! I seem to be having a mild flu. It would totally kill a lesser person, but since its me Its just sore throat and snot. That is how my flu usually goes.

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#264: Dec 28th 2013 at 9:06:21 PM

I had chills, aches, puke and diarrhea over Christmas day, total flu day. Sucked. Spent half the day in bed.

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elrigo I'm freezing! Send help! from Baja Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
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#265: Dec 28th 2013 at 9:40:40 PM

That sucks. How are you now?

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#266: Dec 29th 2013 at 9:06:53 AM

[up]Back up to 100% fighting strength.

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#267: Dec 31st 2013 at 5:14:41 PM

I think I'm coming down with something.

Which sucks 'cause it's New Year's Eve.tongue

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#268: Jan 3rd 2014 at 4:47:12 AM

I ate a burger at Outback yesterday, and now I'm pretty tired, not terribly hungry and incredibly thirsty. Oh, and I've vomited at least five times in the last twelve hours.

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Strawberryflavored Since: Sep, 2010
#269: Jan 3rd 2014 at 7:43:14 AM

For the first time in years, I avoided getting sick over winter break. It's two days after break, and now I'm sick.

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#270: Jan 7th 2014 at 7:54:48 PM

Cold going through my family, and now I have it. Just hope it wraps up before I have to go back to school on Monday.

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GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
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#271: Jan 15th 2014 at 8:18:20 PM

Is it wise for me to get any heat insurance? My temp job is done for the year and I am longer covered by my parents insurance. My parents told about the insurance and they were right, I need some coverage if I am going to survive. Can anyone tell of any places that I can get insurance and what is the deadline?

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#272: Jan 17th 2014 at 9:05:57 AM

Within two days, my whole family caught this really bad strain of the flu. I was supposed to have class today, but I didn't show up because I was going to the bathroom every few minutes.

I feel a little better, but I'm definitely not out of the woods.

So far, all I've been able to do is drink water. I ate Jello and it came back up. The same thing happened when I drank 7-UP.

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MajorTom Since: Dec, 2009
#273: Jan 25th 2014 at 8:29:34 PM

Hey stomach, why you upsetting me todaaaay? Staaaaahppp. We were supposed to be FRAAAAAAAAAAANDDSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

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Cougaren Lost in Thought from Deep in the woods Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#274: Jan 29th 2014 at 6:37:26 AM

I am out sick with either bad allergies or a cold. It's probably a cold. Not that I could really get to work anyway with all of the snow.

@GAP: Maybe you could start with whatever health insurance your parents have, and just start your own policy/account with them.

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#275: Feb 1st 2014 at 6:58:43 AM

I suspect that I may have a slight case of mono. I get fatigued at the slightest hint of physical exertion - I'm bushed after just doing some vacuuming just now - and there's been occasional headaches, pressure in my head, and intestinal discomfort (no vomiting or diarrhea though, thank God). Going to go by the clinic later and get looked at.

And if I do have mono, well, I haven't been kissing (or sharing dishes/utensils/toothbrushes with) anyone, so I didn't even get to have fun catching it.

Somehow you know that the time is right.

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