The Flu

[summerisle]

Anybody had it ? Anybody got it ? I've had it for a nearly a week, paying through the nose for cold 'remedies' which, if they've had any effect, is about as noticeable as a Moyes attacking plan against the top teams. I could fill a reservoir with the phlegm I've coughed up.

The doctor's sage advice was to keep warm, drink lots of fluids, and finished with, there's a lot of it around - thanks a bunch. So, alternative remedies would be most appreciated, providing of course they work, and don't involve eating raw eggs and the like.

 

[Rita_Poon]

 

[marnie]

August/Sept felt like I was done xxxEven over here x

 

[evertondotcom]

Made a come back, has it?

Remember when it vanished for a few years. Weird that.

 

[tommye]

Couple of spliffs for the aches and pains.
Dram of single malt for the headaches.
Hot bath with some Olbas oil, then bed.

Sleep well

 

[summerisle]

Couple of spliffs for the aches and pains.
Dram of single malt for the headaches.
Hot bath with some Olbas oil, then bed.

Sleep well

Olbas oil ? That the stinky one ?

 

[The binman chronicles]

Anybody had it ? Anybody got it ? I've had it for a nearly a week, paying through the nose for cold 'remedies' which, if they've had any effect, is about as noticeable as a Moyes attacking plan against the top teams. I could fill a reservoir with the phlegm I've coughed up.

The doctor's sage advice was to keep warm, drink lots of fluids, and finished with, there's a lot of it around - thanks a bunch. So, alternative remedies would be most appreciated, providing of course they work, and don't involve eating raw eggs and the like.

Got it now. Lemsip and Whisky. Not in the same cup, that's just crazy.

 

[PITA]

You one of those flat earth types?

 

[tommye]

Olbas oil ? That the stinky one ?

Aye. Lash about 10 drops in a hot bath,works wonders. Also great used as a rub for any muscles you have aching. Half a dozen drops onto your hands and rub in to affected areas.
Great stuff.

 

[Goodison87]

Get the hot toddies on. Whiskey, Lemmon and honey at night and paracetamol during the day. Vics or Olbas on the chest before bed and some serious Kip to sweat it out.

Not nice at all, hope you’re on the mend soon!

 

[tommye]

Got it now. Lemsip and Whisky. Not in the same cup, that's just crazy.

Swerve the lemsip.
Couple of paracetamol do the same thing.
Keep the whisky

 

[summerisle]

Got it now. Lemsip and Whisky. Not in the same cup, that's just crazy.

I've tried both ! Alas, still weak and feeble.

 

[chrismpw]

There's nothing you can do. Just huddle up and ride it out with a stiff upper lip. Stopping whinging about it would be nice too. X

 

[COYBL25]

Anybody had it ? Anybody got it ? I've had it for a nearly a week, paying through the nose for cold 'remedies' which, if they've had any effect, is about as noticeable as a Moyes attacking plan against the top teams. I could fill a reservoir with the phlegm I've coughed up.

The doctor's sage advice was to keep warm, drink lots of fluids, and finished with, there's a lot of it around - thanks a bunch. So, alternative remedies would be most appreciated, providing of course they work, and don't involve eating raw eggs and the like.

Doesn’t cure it and you most certainly won’t feel like eating one, but I’ve always found eating the hottest curry you can handle, deffo speeds up recovery.

Other than that, boiled water, squeezed lemon juice, a big spoonful of honey, paracetamol and a really hot bath, helps alleviate the symptoms.

 

[tommye]

I've tried both ! Alas, still weak and feeble.

Rest is the only thing for the weak and feeble bit.
Keep drinking, food ain't too important but gotta keep hydrated.
Body can cope for a day or two without the grub as long as you keep your water intake up.