I think I'm getting the flu (with 6days to go!)

I've got this problem with a groom and they are getting married a week today. He fainted twice yesterday and is holed up in bed now!! The main thing is to rest!!!!! If you have to call in sick do it!!! and as my mother always says, homemade chicken soup! It's the Jewish answer to everything. Other than that there isn't anything to stop the flu I don't think other than make sure you take plenty of fluids, nurofen to take the temp down. I would have suggest acanecia (sp?) but someone told me the other day that it doesn't work unless you've been taking it regularly over the winter.

Just look after yourself!!! and try to rest.

Ruth

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Awh thanks for the advice! Hope its just a wee cold! Happy xmas to u xx

I got ill thursday morning an today im feeling fine so it might not last as long as u think. this coldy bug doesnt seem to be lasting to long from what iv seen so far this year( quite a bit it spread round our office like wildfire) iv been regularing having strepsils dual action although i dont know if you have the sore throat and get some benylin for the cough its worked wonders for me. iv also been gargling with salt walter to kill infection. but try and get plenty of sleep when you can and try to avoid passing it to oh. hope you feel better soon x

Thanks futuremrsclarke....Think im gonna go to Boots get loaded up on stuff! Got a sore throat so will take ur advice!!!! Thanks xxxx

Finesse mentioned echinacea - you can get this from boots or any holland and barrett. get the highest dose you possibly can - it protects your immune system. it might be too late though as you have already started feeling unwell, but it's worth a try.

otherwise plenty of rest, clear liquids and TLC!