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Cold & Flu Remedies that might actually work😷🤧

Sherry

Sherry

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It's that time of the year again - colds and flu are everywhere, and trying to avoid them feels almost impossible
I've been keeping mine from getting worse by double dosing the ArmaForce (courtesy of @Kate VIP Perth cold remedy),
and thankfully it's been working - because I hate being sick.
I have also heard rubbing Vicks on the soles of your feet at night and then putting socks on is supposed to help as well
I've also heard that a mix of hot water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice can help ease flu symptoms. It's an old school remedy that's supposed to soothe a sore throat, ease congestion, and help you sleep. Definitely one to try (in moderation, of course;))
So anyone else have any weird or wonderful remedies to try?

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Try to avoid catching RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), I am recovering and can hand on heart say it was severely worse than having COVID.​


Good diagnostic tools to have at the ready at home is a RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) that is inclusive of RSV available from Woolworths, Pulse Oximeter cheapest are on eBay, a wrist inflating blood pressure cuff and forehead thermometer both cheapest on eBay.

RSV vaccine is nearly $500 which is cheaper than recovering from RSV in my experience.

If your Oxygen levels fall lower than 88% get yourself to hospital, RSV is no joke. Oxygen levels can be monitored via a good Pulse Oximeter.

I got hit hard by RSV because of my immune system is still in recovery from chemo and stem cell transplant. RSV felt like I was on the verge of suffocating.

Stock up before flu season because shelves get stripped when a surge occurs. Stock paracetamol, tissues, sanitizers/sprays, masks, cold/flu tablets and any non perishables if you need to self quarantine or just too ill to leave home.

RSV once caught can only be recovered by time, paracetamol and heaps of rest. Honestly RSV leaves you feeling completely shagged, is highly contagious and is a reportable virus nationally. It can survive outside a host significantly longer than other viruses.

Initiate a RAT test, one that is inclusive of RSV the moment you feel ill and seek your GP immediately if you test positive. Your GP may advise of other managements that are unique to your medical history.

Sorry this was so long winded but I found RSV really scary shit and I'm not one to be rattled by much.
 
That sounds horrible WildBrumby! I hope you have recovered and are feeling better now.
Are the symptoms the same as the flu?
That's such great info for anyone who ends up catching RSV x
 
Sherry said:
That sounds horrible WildBrumby! I hope you have recovered and are feeling better now.
Are the symptoms the same as the flu?
That's such great info for anyone who ends up catching RSV x
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Starts off feeling like the flu so best to do a RAT test that is inclusive of RSV which will also indicate if COVID or just flu. A comprehensive test.
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I bought my test from Woolworths.
 
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WildBrumby said:

Try to avoid catching RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), I am recovering and can hand on heart say it was severely worse than having COVID.​


Good diagnostic tools to have at the ready at home is a RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) that is inclusive of RSV available from Woolworths, Pulse Oximeter cheapest are on eBay, a wrist inflating blood pressure cuff and forehead thermometer both cheapest on eBay.

RSV vaccine is nearly $500 which is cheaper than recovering from RSV in my experience.

If your Oxygen levels fall lower than 88% get yourself to hospital, RSV is no joke. Oxygen levels can be monitored via a good Pulse Oximeter.

I got hit hard by RSV because of my immune system is still in recovery from chemo and stem cell transplant. RSV felt like I was on the verge of suffocating.

Stock up before flu season because shelves get stripped when a surge occurs. Stock paracetamol, tissues, sanitizers/sprays, masks, cold/flu tablets and any non perishables if you need to self quarantine or just too ill to leave home.

RSV once caught can only be recovered by time, paracetamol and heaps of rest. Honestly RSV leaves you feeling completely shagged, is highly contagious and is a reportable virus nationally. It can survive outside a host significantly longer than other viruses.

Initiate a RAT test, one that is inclusive of RSV the moment you feel ill and seek your GP immediately if you test positive. Your GP may advise of other managements that are unique to your medical history.

Sorry this was so long winded but I found RSV really scary shit and I'm not one to be rattled by much.
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I'm with you WB. I had RSV last year and it was the worst I've ever felt. It took months to recover back to my old self. Went to bed fine woke up at 2am feeling like a piece of sh*t. It's a nasty fu**er! Stay healthy all.
 
Sherry said:
It's that time of the year again - colds and flu are everywhere, and trying to avoid them feels almost impossible
I've been keeping mine from getting worse by double dosing the ArmaForce (courtesy of @Kate VIP Perth cold remedy),
and thankfully it's been working - because I hate being sick.
I have also heard rubbing Vicks on the soles of your feet at night and then putting socks on is supposed to help as well
I've also heard that a mix of hot water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice can help ease flu symptoms. It's an old school remedy that's supposed to soothe a sore throat, ease congestion, and help you sleep. Definitely one to try (in moderation, of course;))
So anyone else have any weird or wonderful remedies to try?

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Whiskey and honey worked for me back in the day when the show had to go on! Was drunk by the end of the night but I felt no pain :-)
 
mrys said:
I'm with you WB. I had RSV last year and it was the worst I've ever felt. It took months to recover back to my old self. Went to bed fine woke up at 2am feeling like a piece of sh*t. It's a nasty fu**er! Stay healthy all.
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The vaccination for RSV is around $480-$500, I'm tempted to get it than feeling close to death again.

Fortunately I had my AirPhysio device from my chemo recovery to help build my lung strength back up. Now the athlete strength AirPhysio is not strong enough for me.😊
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Available from Chemists and is Australian designed and manufactured. I bought my athlete strength device of eBay. Red is the strongest.
 
I am pro choice, not vaxxed and don't take pharmaceutical drugs either.
Building your immune system is our best defense. I always have a selection of alternative heath things on hand. Homemade herbal tinctures, essential oils, good quality vitamins and supplements and homeopathic remedies. I have never worn a face nappy either
 
Just a note to punters who attend AMPs, maybe take a small discrete bottle of Dettol spray in your pocket and spray the face rest on the table while the lady is out of the room. More than once I've felt cold/flu symptoms after a massage and tend to wonder how sanitary the table is or at least the face rest.
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I bought mine from Woolworths.​
 
Miss Monique said:
I am pro choice, not vaxxed and don't take pharmaceutical drugs either.
Building your immune system is our best defense. I always have a selection of alternative heath things on hand. Homemade herbal tinctures, essential oils, good quality vitamins and supplements and homeopathic remedies. I have never worn a face nappy either
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I 100% disagree but won't go into my rational incase you post on the Delete My Account page yet again.😔

I'm not wanting to be disrespectful, just tired of the revolving door with some lurking "Delete My Account" members.
 
I bow down to know one including you Mr. horseman
You will not intimidate me, bully me or get rid of me. You have targeted the wrong women
How many members have left due to your harassment, intimidation and bullying. Keep going darling and I will be having a personal conversation with the owner of this forum about you. Need I remind you have been silenced once before because you got too big for your boots. I have had enough of your crap. Yes, I know why you vanished before and your repeating same shitty behavior.
WildBrumby said:
I 100% disagree but won't go into my rational incase you post on the Delete My Account page yet again.😔

I'm not wanting to be disrespectful, just tired of the revolving door with some lurking "Delete My Account" members.
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Come on guys @WB & MM. Respect your differences and let go of the history. Either be tolerant or silent with each other. TS is big enough for both of you. Personally I would like you both to be here.
 
I have not been on here because I refuse to deal with his bullshit. Frankly i would not piss on him if he was on fire. Where is Phoebe and Happy Pirate?
In less than 2 months away. Posts are less. place looks different and misogynist prick still being himself 😆
Who is running here now? Happy to log out and check in at Christmas.
mrys said:
Come on guys @WB & MM. Respect your differences and let go of the history. Either be tolerant or silent with each other. TS is big enough for both of you. Personally I would like you both to be here.
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OK. I'll have the mistletoe ready for your return. Or you could hang out and contribute, I welcome either.
 
Lemsip Max, a couple of tablespoons of honey and a dash of rum or whiskey. Followed by 2 codral flu tablets help me get over a cold.
 
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