Running a Fever
@GardenGerty (157691)
United States
September 4, 2016 8:32pm CST
Many people do not realize that running a fever is actually a good sign. It seems that a mildly elevated temperature causes your white blood cells to fight infection better.
I bought a new thermometer today. I have run a slight fever off and on all afternoon. I will take a fever reducer when I go to bed, though, as well as some medicine to help my cough.
I feel like it is time to clean up and go to bed. See ya tomorrow.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Sep 16
Goodnight, sleep well. take something to knock you out... have a vodka ...LOL, just joking, Unless you got vodka and its good with orange juice, and oranage juice is good for a cold, right? 
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Sep 16
@GardenGerty I am joking about Vodka, I do not drink either. However I will mix up some honey lemon and vodka to break up an adult cold, My mom gave it to us when we were little but I don`t believe in that.
I have had the same tiny bottle for 6 years!
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@listener1987 (40)
• Seattle, Washington
5 Sep 16
Out of curiosity, why are you taking a fever reducer when you just said a fever helps you fight off infection? ;)
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
5 Sep 16
I am only taking it at bed time, so I can sleep. The fever makes my cough worse and I need to sleep. During the day hours I just drink lots of fluids and such to deal with the fever. Herbal teas and fruit juices help a lot.
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@listener1987 (40)
• Seattle, Washington
5 Sep 16
@GardenGerty Got it! Are you feeling any better today?
@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
8 Sep 16
You know, I do not get bent out of shape over things like that.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Sep 16
I hope you feel better really soon. And i hope your able to get good sleep tonight.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
5 Sep 16
I feel like I am getting better, it is just a matter of time. I have been really enjoying your fb posts about what your kids are learning, so cool. I need to look you up on here.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Sep 16
@GardenGerty Good I am glad your starting to get better. =) I'm glad you like my posts, thank you. =) Posting what we do here and on FB is a good way to keep track of what we are doing. 
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
5 Sep 16
I am somewhat better today, but my ribs hurt from coughing. I will survive.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
6 Sep 16
Heather, I remember you from Chatabout! Hello!
I hope you're feeling better... even though I know fevers serve a purpose, I hate having one. I hate feeling sick in general and just want to be as comfortable as possible until it's over.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
7 Sep 16
I am glad to see you here, Kelli and I hate being sick. I turn into such a baby. I am fortunate that I usually heal quickly. I am trying to do the right thing and get extra rest to help speed up the process.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
5 Sep 16
Today is somewhat better. Tomorrow will be even more so.
@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
5 Sep 16
Yes, it is. I am not one to knock it out as soon as it shows. I do let it be a cue to drink more fluids.
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@moffittjc (118611)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Sep 16
Almost always, when I get sick or run a fever, I purposely avoid medicines so that my body can do what it was designed to do to fight off viruses and infections. I only resort to medicines as a last resort; otherwise, I let that fever run its course!
@puroypoi (272)
• Cainta, Philippines
7 Sep 16
This is something I considered as an added knowledge power. Growing old I never considered fever is a good sign. All I know that having it will freeze all physical activities so I don't want to have it. Now I know that something good can be brought by it. Thank you.
