Summer Flu? Hope it Flies Out!
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
July 18, 2018 12:02am CST
Sneakily a Summer Flu came creeping in over a week ago and it decided to home in on me. I felt I had a scratchy throat so took a few extra Vitamin C's at a time. It seemed to get better so that was great. 
But then, a few days later it was back and so I took a few more extra Vitamin C's and felt better again. It pretended to leave again for only a day and was back in the early morning. You guessed it- I did the same thing and continued with the Vitamin C's but this time, it wasn't leaving anytime soon.
And then suddenly, it decided to show its true colours and not only stick around but also add some upset stomach symptoms as well. Very strange virus or whatever it is and a sneaky devil too! It has stuck around now for three days. 
And even have the nerve to get worse!
So here I am feeling out of sorts with also a sore tummy but I'll hang in there for a few more days before I go the the doctors . Just hope the intruder flies back out the way it came soon.
I've heard of a Summer Cold- so this must be a Summer Flu. And it just needs to fly away! 
But what it doesn't know is that I fight back! Lol! 
But then, a few days later it was back and so I took a few more extra Vitamin C's and felt better again. It pretended to leave again for only a day and was back in the early morning. You guessed it- I did the same thing and continued with the Vitamin C's but this time, it wasn't leaving anytime soon.
And then suddenly, it decided to show its true colours and not only stick around but also add some upset stomach symptoms as well. Very strange virus or whatever it is and a sneaky devil too! It has stuck around now for three days. And even have the nerve to get worse!
So here I am feeling out of sorts with also a sore tummy but I'll hang in there for a few more days before I go the the doctors . Just hope the intruder flies back out the way it came soon.
I've heard of a Summer Cold- so this must be a Summer Flu. And it just needs to fly away!
But what it doesn't know is that I fight back! Lol! 14 people like this
15 responses
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Jul 18
The stomach virus is bad at the moment down here in Alabama, I have had it twice but lucky it is only for 2 days.
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@LadyDuck (459729)
• Switzerland
19 Jul 18
@MarymargII I hope you can feel better soon, the excessive heat creates the same problems that the cold.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Jul 18
@LadyDuck Yes you're right! Are you also having warm temps where you are right now?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Jul 18
Well, its kind of coasting so I don't think it's bacterial. I think it's a virus as I had something similar last year. If it gets worse I will definitely go.
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@Marilynda1225 (80038)
• United States
25 Jul 18
Hope you're feeling better now and whatever bug bit you didn't hang around.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
26 Jul 18
It is finally lifting these last days- was weird. Stomach and throat a bit and tired- strange. Hope you missed any Summer Bugs yourself.
@MarshaMusselman (38684)
• Midland, Michigan
1 Aug 18
My one friend who also works with us had it over the weekend. She mostly had a whopping cold and stayed in bed two days. I'm sure she doesn't fight it with Vitamin C, I'll have to remember to tell her to try that next time too. She was sniffly yesterday, but seemed better and hopefully won't get the part b as she doesn't make much as it is.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
7 Aug 18
I'm all cured now Marsha but it lasted almost two weeks. I can almost figure now it is a virus cause I seem to get something close to it every year. Hope this is it till next year. :)
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Jul 18
YOu're right about that and yes, I did have it a while ago. Although I dodged most of the Winter ones- this one finally got me. Hope it flies right out very soon!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Jul 18
@DianneN Ah thanks--I'm into day 4 and am finally feeling slightly better!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
31 Jul 18
It did last a bit but I think I finally beat it. 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Jul 18
I have been but it's here to stay for awhile so thinking it might leave after it runs its course.
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@Cristi_Ichim (3687)
• Bucharest, Romania
18 Jul 18
Eww. Flu is so annoying. Last time I had a serious flu I was sneezing once in five minutes and my nose was leaking all the time. Ugh. So annoying.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Jul 18
This is the 3rd day and I still feel blah. Sore stomach and sore throat and ears. But am resting and drinking lots of water.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jul 18
I hope summer flu virus passes me by.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Jul 18
Yes, I do too---- This one was determined to get me. Eating lots of yoghurt for my stomach and still taking C's
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Jul 18
I'm hoping this too! Still here today!
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