I need to stop it... help!

**Izzy0906** · 02-15-2008, 01:44 PM

I can feel it, it's coming and there's nothing I can do. I have a sore throat... chills, sneezing, my body is starting to ache and oh no, my stomach is sooo queasy... help! I can't get sick! What can i do to try to head it off?

**suki** · 02-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Zicam has worked well for us. I've been fortunate to pick it up at our local bargain store. But, I'd say it's worth the expense.

Or, zinc lozenges (but they're icky to me)

It sounds like you could be flu-ish though, call doctor for the flu stuff... forget them name but have heard very good reports.

**Izzy0906** · 02-15-2008, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by suki

Zicam has worked well for us. I've been fortunate to pick it up at our local bargain store. But, I'd say it's worth the expense.

Or, zinc lozenges (but they're icky to me)

It sounds like you could be flu-ish though, call doctor for the flu stuff... forget them name but have heard very good reports.

The doctor has the flu stuff or they will let me know the name so I can get it at the pharmacy? I'm in fear it may be the flu... our HR Manager (who's office is RIGHT BEHIND ME) came in with the flu all last week.

**Cricket1** · 02-15-2008, 02:04 PM

I SWEAR by oscillococcinum. You can find it at the health food store. Whenever I feel the start of something, if I take it quick enough, I don't get it.

**stinkbug** · 02-15-2008, 02:09 PM

Also, I like the Emergen-C packets. If I feel something coming on, I take 1-3 of those a day.

**Izzy0906** · 02-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks all. I"ve been taking cold eeze but doesn't seem to be helping. I can handle a cold, I can't handle the flu.

**suki** · 02-15-2008, 05:39 PM

I believe there is a new prescription for a flu med that when taken early on helps a lot. Our area schools shut down two weeks ago for 2 days because of flu and I heard of it then..

Ah... Tamiflu??? I think.... something like that. It might be over the counter, but I thought it was prescription.

Sorry, I guess I'm not real helpful after all.

**Nada.Leona** · 02-15-2008, 08:25 PM

If you think you're getting a sore throat, or even if you don't, gargle some salt water. Fill an 8 oz. glass with water and add about a teaspoon of salt (just regular table salt). Stir it up with a spoon and gargle -- DON'T SWALLOW -- the water, then spit it out. Do this for the whole glass or as long as you can. It helps to remove bacteria from your throat and keep you from getting sick(er). I swear it works!!!

**suki** · 02-15-2008, 08:53 PM

Okay, I checked... it is Tamiflu and it is prescription.

www.tamiflu.com

**Edna_E** · 02-15-2008, 09:05 PM

I'm a firm believer in gargling with salt water and drinking tomato juice with cayenne for a sore throat. Drinking massive amounts of water (16 oz every hour for 24 hours) at the onset of viral infections (flu and colds are both viruses) tends to drown them, so you get over it in about 26 hours of frequent potty trips!

**Marie78** · 02-16-2008, 08:48 AM

I usually take a multi-vitamin and one Vitamin C chewable tablet a day. If I feel that I am getting sick I will take two of the Vit.C a day. I find that Viatmin C really helps me stay healthy and get over a cold quicker.

**Edna_E** · 02-18-2008, 07:16 PM

So how are you?

**lisaflex** · 03-08-2010, 06:21 AM

that just plain sucks. feel better

**frugalfranny** · 03-08-2010, 04:47 PM

This is an old post so I hope you are feeling better by now.

I always start taking massive doses of Vit C.........won't stop it but seems to make it a 'lighter' case....of whatever.