Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I think I need a few healing prayers and positive vibes as well please - I'll be grateful for whatever you can send I've done nothing but sleep on the settee today, am still in my PJs. My throat is so sore and swollen it hurts to talk, eat or drink and I'm covered in spots. The poor boys had it earlier in the week - can't believe I've got it as well My face and neck are glowing red and I ache all over. It is so painful to swallow and the paracetamol isn't really making any difference I just feel well enough to come on the forum for a few minutes, then I start falling asleep again. The children have been abandonned (16 year old is doing a stirling job entertaining them, OH is on nights so he has been in bed all day) Sorry to have a moan - it's so frustrating, all I can think of is all the things I can't get done I HATE being like this. Thank goodness it doesn't hurt when I talk to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh Snowy . Sounds horrible. I hope you're soon feeling much better. Get lots of rest and don't worry about the things which aren't getting done. I bet no one else is worried about them so get better soon - then you can do them . Take care of yourself. Hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh no! Poor you. Any idea what it is? Lots of fluids, rest and paracetemol....but you don't need me to tell you that! I hope you feel much better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sorry to hear you are feeling ill Snowy. Rest up, put the 16yr old in charge, and just forget the mess. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Poor - poor you. Get well soon. Watch a good chick-flick on the telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 oh dear, you sound really poorly Its not measles or anything like that is it? If your throat is extremely sore it might be tonsilitis or strep throat - I've had that before and it felt like I was going to die. If your no better, or if you are worse tomorrow morning I would try and get an emergency docs appointment to get some antibiotics. Get well soon and keep us posted - (if you can stay awake! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 hope you feel better soon xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Get well soon, Snowy. *virus-free hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthien Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 My Horrible cold made my throat so SORE Y-day that even when I whispered it was like razor blades on my throat plus on thrusday I was coughing up nasty stuff and my throat got swollen and tight found it a bit hard to breathe (panicking mostly) but I haven't got a glowing red face or neck and I'm noty covered in spots. I think everyone is right to get it checked out just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthien Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 P.S. I'll get my mum to pray for you with healing powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh Snowy how terrible for you! Sore throats are just the worst but with everything else as well you must be feeling really fed up. The pharmasist i work with always says that you should try and gargle with soluble paracetamol or asprin with a sore throat as it causes a 'direct hit to the pain' - ive tried it a few times and it seems to work well. Not a miracle cure but it might help Hoping you start to feel better soon and lots of hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Goodness, that sounds like a nasty bug. Get well soon Spotty Howells & please keep it in your part of the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Is it chicken pox? I had it a few years ago aged 32 and it was the most ill I've ever been, a new symptom every day on top of the itchy spots. A dreadful sore throat was a constant symptom. I couldn't take ant-virals or antihistamine as Ali was only 12 weeks old and I was feeding him myself. I hope you feel better soon - at least it's the weekend so hopefully your hubby is around to help Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thank you all! It is definitely not chicken pox - I had that at 21, nasty! I was wondering if the children had picked up rubella, but it can't be that as I know I am definitely immune! I think it is just a virus, but unfortunately I am prone to tonsilitis and I think it has hit the old tonsils first. I'll get some anti-b's on Monday. My face and chest are now glowing bright red! I've taken some piriton in the hope it will ease it a bit. OH was very good, he fed the children before going to work. The rest of the house can go to pot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hope you're feeling better soon Snowy - sending ((((big get well hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I feel the same Snowy - but without the spots! Carl's had it all week and is starting to feel better now. We've struggled to water the animals but there's just the two of us................... I can't imagine feeling like this and having to cope with littlies.........I hope you soon feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I feel for you I do having just recovered from the norovirus and a stinking cold. Can I just say well done to your eldest. Not many 16 year old boys would be so good. He sounds better than my husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Never mind the housework - get the kiddies to do things and pay them for it - they will love that! - Just keep warm and keep taking the paracetamol. I have the stinker of a cold with a nose to-day which is running like a tap and I am sore with sneezing which I have done about 40 times so far. That and a sore knee is misery - on the painrelief for the knee and had to ask pharmacist if I could take lemsip as well which is a relief as I could so hopefully tomorrow I will be feeling more human - cleaning the eglu like this was not much fun. I do sympathise with you and hope you are better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh Snowy, hope that you are up & running on all cylinders soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Stay in bed Snowy, and definately get the doctor to come and see you on Monday. If you are feeling this bad, sitting in a waiting room isn't going to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hope you are soon feeling better Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh dear Snowy, I've only just found this thread. Poor you . I hope you feel better really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 do you think it could be shingles? ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 How are you feeling this morning Snowy Better I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for all your good wishes! Although I've still got a mega sore throat and look very spotty, I feel tons better. Managed to have a shower and get dressed. I've even been pottering in the garden! Had to come in for a rest now though - I've done this before. First sign of energy returning and I go at everything full tilt again, then end up crashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...