The flu bites.
The flu decided to bestow its wonderful presence upon me for the first time in my life. To be quite frank, I would have much rather lived the rest of my years not knowing how it feels. Last Saturday, I was bugged by a mild but annoying cough. Sunday, I slept all day but didn’t really feel anything outside of just really drained. Monday, I guess all the extra sleep gave me enough energy to go to work and make my way to the local clinic. Because I have been sick twice before in the past few months and I’m traveling in a few weeks, I told the doc I didn’t want to take any chances of waiting this out like I normally do. I’m not one to run to a doctor just because I’ve got the sniffles. The doc basically told me it probably wasn’t the flu, and even if it was, I was outside the 24 hour window of treatment with an antiviral like Tamiflu. She said I should feel better by the end of the week and if I didn’t, to come back for a no-cost follow-up visit.
The doctor was wrong.
Tuesday and Wednesday…were…hell. I had a high fever. I ached from head to toe. Muscles. Joints. Bones. My hair would have hurt if it had nerve endings. I couldn’t walk up and down the stairs without holding the handrail and putting both feet on each stair before moving to the next one. I was a pathetic mess. My fever peaked and broke Tuesday late afternoon. I woke up literally drenched in sweat. I almost instantly felt the improvement, which was a much welcomed relief. Wednesday was spent mostly in bed recovering.
Vedder, my roommate’s dog that I claim as my own, was sooo sweet those two days. I think dogs are quite empathic. He could sense I wasn’t feeling well and instead of sleeping on the other couch, he curled up on the floor by my head. When I was in bed, he stayed in my room with me even when my other roommate was making her dinner. That’s unheard of for him!
I’m probably 90% better today, thankfully. I’ve got a little bit of congestion and a slight cough, but I’m functional and thrilled about that.
I wouldn’t wish the flu on my worst enemy. If you’ve never had it, consider yourself lucky and get vaccinated so you never do.
By Joana, February 9, 2008 @ 5:42 pm
Ah, the flu, I’ve experianced it a few times in my life as well. Not fun at all.
I don’t think dogs are empathic, I think all animals are emphatic and humans just don’t give them enough credit :)
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By Arwen, February 11, 2008 @ 12:32 pm
I’ve gotten the flu before, even when I get the flu shot every year. It suuuucks. Feel better soon. :(
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By Cheryl, February 11, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
Oh I hate the flu. I used to never, ever get sick. Then I moved out of my Dad’s house and have caught it every year since. Seriously. I’m glad you’re feeling better now though. *huggles*
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By Kristin, February 13, 2008 @ 7:58 am
This layout is lovely. Very simple, yet elegant. :woot: I hate being sick.. Seems like I’m always sick. My mom went to one of those natural docters (can’t remember the name) and it was very successful and interesting. I’m going to be going soon. They can tell you what you’re doing everyday that might make you more likely to get sick, etc. :) Good luck and get well!
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By Angela, February 15, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
I didn’t know people existed who hadn’t had the flu; WEIRD. Sucks you got it though. It definitely sucks, a lot. Makes me cringe thinking about it. :( Feel better!! :heart:
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By vanessa, February 16, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
I usually know when I get sick which is when the weather changes from summer to fall and spring to summer so I’m all prepared with drugs to get rid of any cold that may lead to something serious.. Too bad you werent as prepared..
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