What is the best remedy for a flu?

May 15, 2009 10:27am CST
Hey guys am complete sickie today and I got meself a bad flu.. (and now it aint swine!) I have tried everything in the book to get rid of it quickly but seems that I have to suffer a couple of days with sneezing, nose blockage, sore throat and what not. I'm just wondering what remedy do you use to get rid of flu quickly? Done all the hot lemon honey, chicken soup, night nurse etc... which remedy works for you?
5 responses
benny128
@benny128 (3615)
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15 May 09
if you have flu or a cold they are both virus's there is no way to get rid of it quickly as its a virus and anti biotics wont work etc etc, if its bacterial then anti biotics will work. Best thing for flu is rest if at all possible and to stay in as not to spread it around, also plenty of fluids and food if you can stomach it. Good luck hope your feeling better soon.
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jellymonty
@jellymonty (2352)
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15 May 09
yes I notice that everytime I have a flu I eat like a pig.. I cant stop eating its like I got worms or something as I can feel any food going down my tummy. I'm drinking as much fluids as I can (mainly tea and hot chocalate) and I've lost count of what I've eaten today.. from hot chicken soup to 2 minutes oriental noodles.. Cheers for that though
russso
@russso (1693)
• Philippines
15 May 09
I just had the flu last week. I hated the feeling. As much as possible, I try not to take any meds, but I was feeling really awful and had to take something. Make sure you drink lots of water. I took a cold medicine that also has Paracetamol to help me with my fever. I'd always have some spicy soup to get my colds out. It helped. I was okay in two days.
jellymonty
@jellymonty (2352)
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15 May 09
Oh I dont like drinking just pure water as I get a bitter taste.. If I drank it with a squash like orange or apple squash that does count as drinking water still right?
russso
@russso (1693)
• Philippines
16 May 09
Right on. No soda too :)
chiyochan
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
15 May 09
i think you will have to drink lots and lots of water to make sure you are out of the flu... when you pee more, you actually wash yourself as well with the amount of water you take in your body.
jellymonty
@jellymonty (2352)
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15 May 09
another thing I hate about flu.. constantly peeing! Its like my bladder has suddenly stopped working... But thanx for the input.
sirnose
@sirnose (2436)
• United States
15 May 09
The best prevention is to get a flu shot every year thats what i do and so far i haven't caught the flu yet.
diamania
@diamania (7011)
• Netherlands
15 May 09
Mostly I inhale some steam generated from hot water in a bowl mixed with some menthol gel thingie. Works refreshing...
jellymonty
@jellymonty (2352)
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15 May 09
sounds interesting.. never tried that one before so i'll give it a shot.. cheers