It started with the usual achy-ness, but it was only around my neck and head. The rest of my body felt fine other than having a fever and feeling freezing cold, but burning hot. We all know how that goes. Then came the fun part- the migraine. Now I am not one to get these, and to think of it, I don't think I have ever had one (I think I would remember such pain), but this one I will remember. A migraine that lasted for almost 3 days straight! Laying down was an absolutely out of the question so for a day and a half I had to sit up in a chair and try to sleep. Not easy and not fun.
Of course, with the flu there is the occasional throwing up. I did that (5 times), but I may have brought that on myself by accident. I was trying to eat some soup just to get some food into my stomach. Bad idea. Tried to eat some unsweetened applesauce. Bad idea. We can see where this is going. By Day 3 I was starting to recover....Finally!!! This was the longest I have been sick for awhile and it felt like an eternity especially since reading or even watching tv was out of the question (the migraines were so bad that light and even moving my eyes hurt).
Couple of things that can help with this flu:
- Tylenol (acetaminophen). This won't upset your stomach if you don't have anything in it
- Hot showers or baths. This actually helps reduce the head throbbing. Sadly, it returns once you are out of the tub, but some relief is better than none
- Sitting up in a chair. Helps relieve some head throbbing as well. At least you can try to sleep (if you can find a comfortable position)
- Saltine crackers. I think I ate 2-3 sleeves of these. Never has saltines failed me.
- As always, drink liquids!!!! Try to stay away from acidic stuff. I drank OJ and that threw me over. If you are drinking Sierra Mist, 7Up etc. make sure all the bubbles are gone before you drink. It can upset your stomach
OR
Just don't get the Flu. Stay healthy out there! Get your flu shot or take whatever precautions you have in the past. This is one strand you don't want to get!
