dippy bird Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I have come down with the flu for the 2nd time in a month - I feel dreadful and to make matters worse,I think my hernia is back! AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGG!!!! I could really do without this as I have only just started childminding On a more positive note, we have booked our summer holidays! Yipppeeee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Bless you Dippy Bird, feel better soon ((Hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks Debs, this couldn't have happened at a worse time for me.I had my hernia operated on three years ago (15 staples and 5 scars!).I didn't realise that it could happen again, but my niece who is a med student has told me that it can - so thats me off to the docs on Monday - although with this flu bug,I guess I will have to wait til it's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hope you feel better soon - hope it was not you sneezing next to me in Sainsbury the other day ...... Hugs for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Oh hope you feel better soon and pray its not the hernia - just keep warm and cosy for the weekend and hope flu is better by monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hope you feel better soon and that its not another hernia. On a lighter note, where are you off to for your hols? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Aww thanks folks, my hubby is going mad at me as I haven't been to the doc ( I was incredibly ill last time ). So I will defo make an appointment on Monday! As for our holibobs- we are going camping here: www.labaume-lapalmeraie.com/ We actually drive there which is a bit of a pain, but we stop at a place called ferme du planet on the way down.It's the most gorgeous place and I could happily stop there for ever (they have amazing chickens!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I think January is a pants month anyway, I do tend to think things always come at once in January Hope you're feeling better soon. It's not that far away till your holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Gosh you must see the doc at once - you don't want peritonitis!! But sending hugs that it is just a muscle playing up - now no lifting anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I read this thread as "Just need a man" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Well DippyBird, your post has strangely cheered me up. I am just recovering from a second bout of flu and haven't been properly well since December 6th. It is nice to know I am not the only person! My first flu was Swine flu I think characterised by loss of appetite and a terrible cough. This second one has had the most horrendous sore throat imaginable lasting a full 7 days. Both gave me terrible joint and bone aches. I am really hoping today is the last day, but I still don't feel very good. I am really sorry you are unwell again. I'm sure you are fed up with being ill and not being able to go anywhere. I hope that knowing someone else has been ill twice is comforting in some small way, as it was for me! Take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ginette- I'm glad I've cheared you up. I cannot get in to see my doc for another week so I have to put up with the pain for a bit longer,also sore throat,snotty nose and wheezy chest On a fun note,at least I can breathe my germs on the patronising adviser at the job centre tomorrow when I go to sign on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Chaps, It is possibly not a second bout, but the first one returning. apparently flu does that. I had flu this time last year for the first time in my life, and was out for about 6 weeks in total. The doctor explained that it is quite common for the virus to lie dormant, or to lodge somewhere - in my case in my ears, giving me vertigo - also apparently quite common. Just go to bed with a warm chicken to hug, and feel sorry for yourself til it goes away. Huge hugs to all those with flu, I can still remember how awful I felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yep - rest up - you don't want Post Viral Syndrome which can lead to ME. If your body is fighting against your brain - let the body win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Not much chance of it losing against my brain at the moment ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I hope you feel better soon Dippy Bird. My GP has prescribed antibiotics now. My throat is not as sore as it was, but still sore so I am hoping it will get better soon. I feel totally drained and have no stamina at all. But I am now so bored with being unwell that I'm getting depressed. ChickenNutter - if the flu comes back, does it come back in the same type? My second bout was very different from the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 I hope you feel better soon Dippy Bird. My GP has prescribed antibiotics now. My throat is not as sore as it was, but still sore so I am hoping it will get better soon. I feel totally drained and have no stamina at all. But I am now so bored with being unwell that I'm getting depressed. ChickenNutter - if the flu comes back, does it come back in the same type? My second bout was very different from the first. I still feel lousy!! My throat is killing me (not literally), I have a rotten cough,and a snotty nose When am I going to feel better? I am supposed to be seeing my doc on Monday about my hernia, but if I still feel like this, should I actually be going to the surgery and risk spreading my germs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Oh poor you. How long have you had the sore throat now? I'm afraid mine is still a bit sore and I'm on the 5th day of antibiotics. But it is a lot better than it was last week. I would think you can't go to the doctor if you still have a heavy cold and cough on Monday. 3 days to go though, so i hope you're a lot better by then. I found Day Nurse very good during the day and it was such a pleasure to swallow! My GP suggested I use a mouthwash/gargle thing called Difflam which you can buy over the counter. i think that helped to reduce the inflammation too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 seems like forever to be honest. I keep waking up in the middle of the night and having to take pain killers. I really hope I'll be ok on Monday as my hernia is not good, and feels like it's getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hernias can be dangerous, so it is not wise to leave it any longer than Monday. You could ring the surgery and ask for advice re coming in to see the doctor, but don't let them put you off. If they don't want you there, the doctor will have to come to you! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Well, I woke up this morning and ---- I feel better! Still got a hacking cough, but apart from that I feel great!!! YAY !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Good news! Don't overdo it or you will be unwell again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
