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hopefully i feel better tmrw

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago

There's a lot of that going around. My understanding is that the flu season got off to a slow start but it's full on now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

I picked up a leg infection this past week bad enough that I've had a wound dressing and been on bed rest a lot. So bored!

Started of with a fever too so I can sympathise with that awful feeling.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

drink lots of water, get some rest, eat some food, avoid people you care about, I'm sure you'll feel better soon

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

being sick sux. Hope you feel better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

thanks so much!!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

I've basically been hit by what seems to be 3-4 different viruses since December. The massive fever was the last one. A cold towel, acetaminophen, and taking in a ton of fluids finally broke that one for me and it suddenly switched from a baking dry overheat to the sweats at which point my temperature went down very quickly

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

oh no, that’s awful :(

oddly, my only symptom of sickness is fever and ocasional body pains

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Praying for you

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Oof, feel good soon dude, I’ve had a persistent mild cough for like 3 months now, doctor basically told me to man up and charged a bunch of money.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

awh man :((

tysm, u too!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I had a cough that has also escalated into a sneeze and generalized inflammation, and feel like I'm basically Made Of Gross (even more than usual...). My nose has turned into a faucet x_x this shit fucking burned my entire work week. Pretty sure this is a flu strain. Gonna see urgent care in the morning I think. Bleh.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

awwhh man, that’s terrible :((

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

are you feeling better yet? How is your fever?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

im feeling better, save a sinus headache. fever’s gone!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Talk to your doctor.

In Australia there's a free government helpline that connects you to a registered nurse who will triage and direct as needed.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

disco fever!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I feel ya.

I'm on the other side of a flu bug and I'm so relieved. This morning is the first time I've slept through the night and not woken up in a cold sweat with excruciatingly aching legs and back for 4 days straight.

Started as a harmless cough, escalated to full blown flu in 3 days. Today, day 8 I think I can actually do things.

Just in time for my wife to start her day 3, so I can look after her like she did me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

You too buddy

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Take care of yourself. I lost a student to the flu this weekend.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’m sorry for your loss :(

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Thanks. I hope your feeling better

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

fever went down, now it’s 99.6! (So no fever)