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Maverick Goose

A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
Just seen a Great Spotted Woodpecker in a tree at the bottom of the garden.
I saw 2 Treecreepers in Ambleside this morning, near the YHA.
 

Speicher

Vice Admiral
Moderator
I have spent most of the day tucked up in bed. I do not feel like eating anything, but I do not suppose that matters for a few days, as long as I drink plenty of fluids. My head feels as if it is stuffed full of cotton wool. My arms and legs ache like I have been wrestling with someone.

Ibuprofen can make my asthma worse, as does those "Night Nurse" and other similar concoctions. Ibuprofen is not usually a problem if I have the odd headache, but as I am wheezing (fairly mildly I spose) I will avoid it.

I am not going to the Doctor, as If I am in a room with lots of other people with viruses, then I am bound to pick up more germs.

Has anyone got any sensible suggestions as to what else I could do?
 

potsy

Rambler
Location
My Armchair
I have spent most of the day tucked up in bed. I do not feel like eating anything, but I do not suppose that matters for a few days, as long as I drink plenty of fluids. My head feels as if it is stuffed full of cotton wool. My arms and legs ache like I have been wrestling with someone.

Ibuprofen can make my asthma worse, as does those "Night Nurse" and other similar concoctions. Ibuprofen is not usually a problem if I have the odd headache, but as I am wheezing (fairly mildly I spose) I will avoid it.

I am not going to the Doctor, as If I am in a room with lots of other people with viruses, then I am bound to pick up more germs.

Has anyone got any sensible suggestions as to what else I could do?
Paracetamol, plenty of fluids, maybe something simple like soup, to eat.
 
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Katherine

Katherine

Guru
Moderator
Location
Manchester
I have been feeling unwell over the weekend, so I may be A Wol for a few days while I recover from this lurgy (sore throat, coughs and wheezinesses).
I hope you don't get as ill as @potsy!

That sounds exactly what I've had for a week now, not fun.
I hope you are starting to feel better.

Just wish I knew what I've done to my left elbow. :sad: Doesn't help I'm left-handed either.
I guess you have strained it with over use/ by doing too much. Can you let it rest for a bit to give it chance to heal?


I have spent most of the day tucked up in bed. I do not feel like eating anything, but I do not suppose that matters for a few days, as long as I drink plenty of fluids. My head feels as if it is stuffed full of cotton wool. My arms and legs ache like I have been wrestling with someone.

Ibuprofen can make my asthma worse, as does those "Night Nurse" and other similar concoctions. Ibuprofen is not usually a problem if I have the odd headache, but as I am wheezing (fairly mildly I spose) I will avoid it.

I am not going to the Doctor, as If I am in a room with lots of other people with viruses, then I am bound to pick up more germs.

Has anyone got any sensible suggestions as to what else I could do?

Paracetamol, plenty of fluids, maybe something simple like soup, to eat.
This. Take the paracetamol regularly. Plus lots of rest.
 
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Katherine

Katherine

Guru
Moderator
Location
Manchester
I have bought a slow cooker.
 
I have spent most of the day tucked up in bed. I do not feel like eating anything, but I do not suppose that matters for a few days, as long as I drink plenty of fluids. My head feels as if it is stuffed full of cotton wool. My arms and legs ache like I have been wrestling with someone.

Ibuprofen can make my asthma worse, as does those "Night Nurse" and other similar concoctions. Ibuprofen is not usually a problem if I have the odd headache, but as I am wheezing (fairly mildly I spose) I will avoid it.

I am not going to the Doctor, as If I am in a room with lots of other people with viruses, then I am bound to pick up more germs.

Has anyone got any sensible suggestions as to what else I could do?

Wot others have said; keep warm, rest up, plenty of fluids and paracetamol. Maybe a very hot, steamy bath.

I recommend chamomile tea with a slice of lemon and a generous dollop of honey to go with the paracetamol xxx
 
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