skybytch 273 #1 December 31, 2005 That's right. I don't need a flu shot. Well, now I don't anyway. Why get a flu shot when you've already got the flu? I blame the chickens. I've got the ibuprofen, the big box of Kleenex and an out of date bottle of DayQuil. What else will make me feel better? I hate being sick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #2 December 31, 2005 I got my flu shot in October. I work in a school. I'm not taking any chances. I then went to my chiropractor and asked him his opinion of flu shots, not telling him I had just received one. He proceeded to tell me 'why would you inject poison into your body?' and that none of his four kids had ever had a single vaccination. One extreme or another, I guess. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #3 December 31, 2005 Someone needs to thump your chiropractor on the head then. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 December 31, 2005 Whoa, bird flu? Lisa that's what Col. Sanders died from. Ok, seriously, get well soon and we missed you in Eloy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #5 December 31, 2005 QuoteI then went to my chiropractor and asked him his opinion of flu shots, not telling him I had just received one. He proceeded to tell me 'why would you inject poison into your body?' and that none of his four kids had ever had a single vaccination. That's why chiropractors shoudn't be called doctors Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #6 December 31, 2005 QuoteThat's right. I don't need a flu shot. Well, now I don't anyway. Why get a flu shot when you've already got the flu? I blame the chickens. I've got the ibuprofen, the big box of Kleenex and an out of date bottle of DayQuil. What else will make me feel better? I hate being sick. Lots and lots of water. porn helps too, but given a choice between porn and water, go for the water. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #7 December 31, 2005 ...or chicken soup and porn linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 December 31, 2005 Quote ...or chicken soup and porn I'm assuming that actually bumpin' uglies instead of watching others bump uglies wouldn't be such a good idea? Oh well. I don't have enough energy to do that anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsmn17 0 #9 December 31, 2005 I was on a waiting list at my doctor's office for the flu shot. Then I got the flu and they called me the next day saying they had the shot! Big help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 December 31, 2005 Lisa, you're not alone. I came home from Oregon with a nasty cold, and it's gotten worse. Of course, my neice is 19 months old and has never had a clean nose in her life (does any toddler??) so it's no wonder. I'm on my 3rd box of tissue, and shaking I'm so weak... In addition to what you already mentioned, the best remedy is water, water, water and then sleep, sleep, sleep. And take something to help you sleep, too. Tylenol PM, or another sleep aid...it's hard to sleep when you a)can't breathe and b) are stiff and sore. Sorry you're sick...hope you feel better soon. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susanjumps 0 #11 December 31, 2005 I know what you mean. The last time I had the flu was the last year I got a shot. Of course, today I woke up fine, but have stedily have developed some sort of illness throughout the day. Guess it is a good thing I got 5 jumps in on Wednesday! Seriously, this sucks... and I can only sleep in about 90 minute shifts. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #12 December 31, 2005 QuoteI got my flu shot in October. I work in a school. I'm not taking any chances. I then went to my chiropractor and asked him his opinion of flu shots, not telling him I had just received one. He proceeded to tell me 'why would you inject poison into your body?' and that none of his four kids had ever had a single vaccination Well at least you're not the ignorant one. I sure hope your chiropractor's kids never get tetanus, or polio, or even measles, not to mention hepatitis. All I will say about flu shots is that I've been getting them for the past ten years and not once have I been home with a pounding headache, hurling my guts up, wish I would just die and get it over with flu. If you're tired of being that sick, get the shots. They work. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 December 31, 2005 I haven't had the flu for about 7ish years. But i do have a nasty ear infection right now. It's making me dizzy and i can feel it spreading to my throat. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #14 December 31, 2005 Zicam, garlic (raw cloves, several times a day), capsaicin (try both capsules and www.sinusbuster.com), ginger (in any form), Oscillococcinum (I know, it's homeopathic, but all the anecdotal "evidence" says it works). Feel better soon. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #15 December 31, 2005 I have strep throat. Got it from my neice and nephew over Christmas. It hurts and I wake up in the middle of the night not able to swallow. I have to cough but it hurts like hell. Guess I will be home for a few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #16 December 31, 2005 Apparently there is a Widespread Flu Outbreak in the states. "Widespread" meaning highest level there is. Article here... http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/12/30/flu.season.ap/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #17 December 31, 2005 flu shot "correct me if i'm wrong" are only any good if that type of flu the authorities expect that winter happens. All it does is give you a mild form of the virus so our body produces antibodies to attack the infection so if the real flu turns up your body is ready for it ? I didn't get it although i have asthma Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #18 January 1, 2006 QuoteAll it does is give you a mild form of the virus so our body produces antibodies to attack the infection so if the real flu turns up your body is ready for it ? That is all ANY vaccine is. I normally never get sick. Then they told us we had to have the shot. So I went to the TMC and got the stupid shot. Sure enough, I got sick from it. Just a chest cold, but it was pretty annoying for the 3 weeks I had it. A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
