Sick With the Flu
By Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118630)
Gainesville, Florida
November 15, 2018 8:51am CST
I knew I had been pushing myself hard over the past week or so, especially with the physical exertion that came with participating in the World Cup of Paintball tournament. Add in a big renovation project at work, and some crazy weather fluctuations on top of that, and it created perfect conditions to wear out my body. And wear me out it did. I am now sick as a dog, fighting off what feels like the flu. I actually hope it's not the flu, since I did get a flu shot about a month ago. But either way, I feel absolutely miserable.
Anyway, I need to rest my body, so I am taking a sick day at work today and tomorrow and staying home to rest. Which means I will have plenty of time to catch up on all my notifications here on myLot.
I hope all of the rest of you are in good spirits and in good health right now, as it's never fun being sick. I hope that taking two days off from work, plus resting over the weekend, will leave me feeling better by next week.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@moffittjc taking any medication for the fever?
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
@amadeo No, I haven't taken anything for the fever, just some Thera-Flu to help with the aches and congestion. I read somewhere that your body can actually heal faster when you let the fever run its course, as it's our body's way of killing off the viruses that are making us sick. So although it sucks to feel the way I do, I'm letting my body do its thing.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
I'm trying my best...with the rest and the fluids. Now if I can just get this fever to break.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Nov 18
Stay warm and resting and take it easy.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
Definitely resting and taking it easy. I'm running a fever right now, so I'm currently burning up. Which means probably in about an hour I will be shivering and unable to get warm. One of the things I hate most about getting sick is alternating between fever and chills.
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@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
15 Nov 18
@moffittjc Try to rest and take care of yourself, it's still the best cure.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
Which flu vaccine is the correct strain is just a guessing game, since they have to manufacture it in advance before flu season actually hits. I don't think I have the real flu, but I am currently experiencing some very flu-like symptoms. We'll see how I feel in a day or two. Hopefully, it won't get worse.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
@LadyDuck Sleep will be my best friend over the next coupe of days.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 18
After a rough start this morning, I am feeling much better this evening. If I can have a good nights sleep, then I should be just about all better by tomorrow. Yay, just in time for Thanksgiving!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 18
@DianneN I hate getting sick, because when I do I crash and burn hard. I barely ever get sick, so when I do I'm usually a hot mess.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
19 Nov 18
@moffittjc I sure hope so. The flu used to keep me bed ridden for a good week to 10 days.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
15 Nov 18
I'm sure you will get lots of advice, so here's mine. Rest as much as you can and drink plenty of healthy fluids. Feel better friend.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
@UncleJoe I happen to love V-8 juice. I have to go to the store in a little while to get some more medicine, so while I'm there I'll grab some V-8 juice. Thanks for the suggestion.
@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
@UncleJoe Don't worry, I can drink the hell out of some V-8 juice!
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
15 Nov 18
@moffittjc Lol, you knew exactly what I meant.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Nov 18
Thank you. I'm slowly getting better. I have a nice long holiday weekend to rest up and get better.
How are you?
Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Nov 18
@Courtlynn I'm finally feeling better and getting my strength back slowly, but still have a lot of congestion in my head. A lot of it probably has to do with our weather, who can't make up its mind if it wants to be hot or cold, sunny or rainy. But other than that, I'm doing okay.
I'm sending positive thoughts your way in the hopes that things continue to get better for you.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
24 Nov 18
@moffittjc you're welcome. Hope you're even better now, since this is days late. lol.
I'm okay.. still dealing with the same things as I told you before, but also have one other issue getting better, finally.
Happy late thanksgiving. Hope it was great, even with still being sick.
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@snowy22315 (170742)
• United States
16 Nov 18
I hope so. I had the flu a couple of times. It was no fun!
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@snowy22315 (170742)
• United States
17 Nov 18
@moffittjc Yuk..do you have a fever?
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 18
I was feeling better yesterday, but had a rough night last night. This cold seems to have moved from my head down into my chest.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 18
@snowy22315 I'm pretty sure I did during the night. I was either freezing cold or burning hot the entire night.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Nov 18
I'm so sorry that your sick. 
I will be praying for quick healing. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Nov 18
@moffittjc I know this weather has been crazy with the ups and downs. I wish it would stick to cold!
I hope you're feeling better today!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Nov 18
@moffittjc Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. =( Make sure you're resting too!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 18
@LovingMyBabies I was starting to feel better yesterday, but overnight I seem to have taken a turn for the worst. Everything that was up in my head has now worked its way down into my chest. I will be stocking up on lots of Thera-Flu and Mucinex! haha
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@LeaPea2417 (36536)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Nov 18
I pray you will get over the sickness soon.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Nov 18
Thank you! I am hoping today is the day I turn the corner on this thing and start my way to recovery. It's been a miserable couple of days as I laid here in the house suffering.
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@wolfgirl569 (95959)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Nov 18
@moffittjc Just lots of fluids. That is usually the best thing. Maybe tea with some honey and cinnamon in it too. They are both good for fighting a cold off.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 18
@wolfgirl569 I've got the fluids, tea, honey and cinnamon thing downbeat. I didn't know cinnamon was good for fighting off colds, but I put cinnamon on just about everything I eat and drink! haha
@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 18
Thanks Eva, I hope I can knock this thing out quickly. Fortunately, I didn't make any plans for the weekend, so I have several days I can lay around and rest.
@1creekgirl (40636)
• United States
15 Nov 18
Hope whatever's got you will soon depart!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
Thanks, I hope so too! They say a cold or flu can take 7-10 days to run its course in your body. I'm hoping I can knock it out in four so I can not miss any more work. I've got a big renovation project going on at work that I kinda need to be there for. And plus I want to be healthy again by Thanksgiving next week.
@JamesHxstatic (29327)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Nov 18
Sorry to hear about that sickness, Jeff, and hope you feel better quickly.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 18
Thanks James! I'm slowing getting there. I usually crash and burn hard when I get sick, so what should be a quick cold to most is like a 10-day ordeal for me. Thankfully, I don't get sick very often.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Nov 18
@JamesHxstatic That's pretty much what my doctor told me. Today is day 8 for me. I still have a lot of congestion in my chest and sinus cavities, but I am slowly getting my strength back.
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@JamesHxstatic (29327)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Nov 18
@moffittjc The flu seems to be a ten day ordeal for most of us, if we are unfortunate enough to get it.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Nov 18
Sorry to hear that Jeff- I didn't get the flu shot so far and now feel even more validated not to- however I'll wait and see. Remember vitamin C, and yes, chicken soup--it really works! Hope you feel better real soon.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Nov 18
@MarymargII I like the lying on the couch part! I think that should be a prescription that doctors write their patients. "Sorry boss, can't come to work today. I have to lie on the couch. Doctor's orders!"
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 18
I have been loading up on both vitamin C and chicken soup. I started feeling better yesterday, but had a rough night last night that left me feeling wiped and drained today. I plan on laying on the couch all day today and hope I can improve once again.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Nov 18
@moffittjc You know they should add that to the regular list of cold cures: lots of Vitamin C, Oregano oil, chicken soup and lying on the couch. haha! That helps too!
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@freelancermariagrace (27240)
• Philippines
15 Nov 18
Get well soon. I have been feeling under the weather since yesterday - hyperacidity.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 18
Thank you! I hope I will feel better soon. I also hope you feel better soon too.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 18
@freelancermariagrace We're sick together! How does that phrase go? "Misery loves company." We can both feel miserable together! haha
@FourWalls (62536)
• United States
15 Nov 18
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I always recommend Zicam (zinc) and chicken soup to help. Hope you're better very quickly!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
Zicam, Emergen-C, chicken soup and Thera Flu have been my best friends today! lol
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 18
Thank you. I need rest more than anything, to let my body recover. I just wore myself out.
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