Flu, helpful tips?

stephiey
stephiey Member Posts: 61
edited 8. Mar 2011, 14:14 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone, hope you're all doing ok!
As some of you know I'm on Methotrexate, I had the flu & swine flu jabs. But unfortunately after being around my brother for less then 5 minutes. I caught the lergies lol
I got the sore throat last saturday, which developed into a sore throat & blocked nose by Friday, it's now Sunday, I am still suffering quite bad with bad rib pain when breathing & temperature changes from high to low really quickly. I'm taking day & night nurse which has helped slightly and helps me sleep well at night. My arthritis isn't happy either as the more ill I feel, the more achey I become.
I was just wondering if anyone has any good tips with what they do when they're suffering from flu?
Thanks a lot,
Steph
Xxx

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I stop the meth (and in my case humira too) eat fresh oranges, keep well hydrated and warm: I take paracetamol to help the temp reduce and I have one hot lemon at bed time (I don't do the Nurses!) I hope you feel better soon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • cthornley
    cthornley Member Posts: 627
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry have no tips , just solidarity ... Have been in bed with lurgees since Friday afternoon, head feels like cotton wool and fireworks (not a good combination) throat like sand paper , sore ears, eyes and chest, and everywhere aches
    I've been drinking lots of fluids and taking paracetamol as regular as I can and avoided my Mtx but I still feel like death warmed up. I'm hoping it's going to miraculously disappear by tomorrow as I need to chair a progress meeting on site with 15 other people and currently I can't hear or speak properly :???:
    Hope you feel better soon
    Chrissie
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Reduce your dairy intake as that creates more mucus when youve got flu and cold bugs...Drink hot blackcurrant, hot lemon and honey or my dad's remedy a Hot Toddie....It can sweat it out of you seriously though if you can bear the taste of whisky (Icant)....YUK!!

    Feel better soon

    Elainex
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Steph

    Perhaps you need to see your GP if that rib pain is still a problem..??

    I like nice soups with soft/fresh bread rolls when I have the 'lurgies' - oh ..and a whisky and hot water before I go to bed (even though I can't stand whisky!)

    Do let us know how you get on over the next few days.

    Marion

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