Anyone else gotten sick recently?

[Alaskan]

Weather fluctuations don't affect how I feel, just need to dress for it, carry arctic weather gear if going north where it's really cold, in Anchorage where I live it isn't too bad near the ocean.

 

[Benm]

thats too bad, but thanks for the info. does it hurt especially bad to swallow?

Yeah. It was just very unusual for me so get an ear infection, so im slightly concerned because of that. are you noticing that people complain about severe pain when they swallow?

Pain when swallowing can have several causes. One of them is swallen lymph nodes in the neck (which you can usually feel from the outside as well). This is actually not a really bad sign, in basically means your immune system is working hard clearing out whatever is ailing you.

Another common cause is simply infection in the throat itself, which you can usually see looking down your mouth (tissue is more red than usual, often swallen etc).

As far as temperature fluctuations etc go: they have nothing to do with catching the common cold or even influenza directly. Being in the cold does not make you more suceptible, and can never be the root cause of any infection.

What DOES make colds and such more prevalent in winter is how we act in cold weather: we stay indoors more, ventilate less etc. This makes it easier for virusses and bacteria to spread between people, causing outbreaks to often occur in the cold season.

Outbreaks of the common cold also occur in warm places, especially those that are warm enough to drive people inside air conditioned spaces resulting in the same problem. One way to get the common cold is by international air travel: you will be in a confined space with people from all over the world having variants of virusses you have no immunity too. Usually it's no big deal, but just watch how often you'll feel a bit ill about a week after such flights.

 

[micheal rosen]

Pain when swallowing can have several causes. One of them is swallen lymph nodes in the neck (which you can usually feel from the outside as well). This is actually not a really bad sign, in basically means your immune system is working hard clearing out whatever is ailing you.

Another common cause is simply infection in the throat itself, which you can usually see looking down your mouth (tissue is more red than usual, often swallen etc).

As far as temperature fluctuations etc go: they have nothing to do with catching the common cold or even influenza directly. Being in the cold does not make you more suceptible, and can never be the root cause of any infection.

What DOES make colds and such more prevalent in winter is how we act in cold weather: we stay indoors more, ventilate less etc. This makes it easier for virusses and bacteria to spread between people, causing outbreaks to often occur in the cold season.

Outbreaks of the common cold also occur in warm places, especially those that are warm enough to drive people inside air conditioned spaces resulting in the same problem. One way to get the common cold is by international air travel: you will be in a confined space with people from all over the world having variants of virusses you have no immunity too. Usually it's no big deal, but just watch how often you'll feel a bit ill about a week after such flights.

yeah, sore throats are pretty common but this is particularly bad, i have never had such severe pain when swallowing, it hurt much more than my ear infections. it was definitely a problem inside the throat, and may have been due to inflammation of the epiglottis. it really was horrible.

 

[Dr_Evil]

I had a slightly sore throat, a little coughing and a stuffed up nose for a few days after Christmas. Other than that, I haven't had anything for a couple years. That's why I refuse to pay for stupid ass medical insurance like the IRS and Odumber wants me to. This last year can't go by quick enough. Hopefully the liar or the socialist won't make it into office.

 

[micheal rosen]

I had a slightly sore throat, a little coughing and a stuffed up nose for a few days after Christmas. Other than that, I haven't had anything for a couple years. That's why I refuse to pay for stupid ass medical insurance like the IRS and Odumber wants me to. This last year can't go by quick enough. Hopefully the liar or the socialist won't make it into office.

way to drag politics into this medical discussion XD

but yeah, that doesn't sound like what i've been noticing.

488th post, one of my favourite wavelengths!

 

[Dr_Evil]

way to drag politics into this medical discussion XD
but yeah, that doesn't sound like what i've been noticing.

488th post, one of my favourite wavelengths!

It was something on my mind due to another discussion. I hope the next president is able to do something about it.

 

[micheal rosen]

It was something on my mind due to another discussion. I hope the next president is able to do something about it.

you really should consider getting health care, the earlier you start the better, because anything can happen and you do not want to pay out of pocket for it, but ill stop talking about it, we shouldn't derail the thread with this.

 

[Alien Laser]

i got sick only 2 times in my 30y i don't get sick or had any cold since my last cold was like 13y ago i do eat garlic every day just a tiny bit,i bin doing it since ever ,i never used medication

 

[GSS]

Alien lol this post is begging for off topic but keeping it serious. Like Benn said its not the cold or weather but bi products from it like someone who passes from complications brought on from a sickness. Iv'e heard it over and over and believe it but at times can't just can't understand it. When outside as an example in freezing cold why doe's your nose start running and ears starts to hurt wether your shoveling or not. These are symptoms that start outside already so the cold must bring your immune system down even in an outside clean air environment.

 

[Alien Laser]

yeahh it was off topic ,I must be the only person to love the cold then my body is always cold strange :thinking: , my friend 8 days ago came over and was very sick hmmm

 

[Pman]

I haven't heard of what you are talking about but my wife did get something just like the flu when it wasn't flu season yet awhile back. The reason why I mentioned it is something else.
I believe a doctor should give someone with a sickness like the flu a couple days worth of vicodin for the terrible ache they get. If you have ever had the flu it's pretty aweful and for most people a great deal of the ache can be relieved with a few under the counter pills. Just don't see why you should have to suffer so much but I've never heard of a doctor prescribing for it.
I didn't mention that to talk about potential abuse or anything like that as that topic is a rabbit hole. All I mean is a few pills. I may have a different point of view on this subject as I suffer from chronic pain that the doctors cannot find a fix for. Any medication that my wife takes is her own. What I have to take to try and alleviate some of the pain is 24hr/day nasty stuff that I wouldn't want anyone to be on. At least I can still make myself get out of bed and move around for awhile.
She is currently suffering from a never ending headache that we can't figure out how to fix yet. MRI just came back normal. Doctor said a shot she gave her of tordol and pills she took for 5 days would likely cure it but all they did was upset her stomach. Now trying some essential oil to see if that works.
By the way, most headaches can be relieved by buying a little bottle of peppermint oil that lots of grocery stores carry such as Walmart in the pharmacy area. I think they charge about $6 for a .5ml bottle and all you do is rub a couple drops on your forehead. I always carry my little bottle with me. It obviously smells/tastes like really strong peppermint because that's what it is so it's not offensive. Highly recommend anyone who has frequent ones to give it a shot. One tiny bottle seems to last forever because it is so strong.

 

[GSS]

Exactly, Like when your so sick and coughing so much that your insides are killing you and dread that next cough. No over the counter cough medicine works no matter how much alcohol is in it. The only thing that works is a prescribed syrup with codeine or anything at that level. Not only that the opiode takes the pain away but its a natural cough suppressant. Doctors these days are just to afraid to prescribe something even though a patient has no history of abuse. So they let someone suffer the symptoms rather than give "1" or "2" days relief.

 

[diachi]

I felt a cold starting up last week but it didn't get any worse. Just felt like I had a cold coming on for a week - glad it never developed into anything worse.

But while we're on the topic, I find my go to cold remedy always works wonders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_toddy

That said ... it's probably because I drink 5 of them and then sleep for 6 hours...

Also, if you're dieting or anything like that - stop the diet while you have a cold (As long as it's safe for you not to diet ... ). Assuming you still have your appetite I find it's always good just to eat as much as you want. Throw some fresh fruit in there for good measure, fresh fruit is great and the vitamin C will help you out.

Gargle with warm saline solution a few times a day when you first feel that sore throat coming on - often clears it up before it gets bad.

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

On the topic of remedies, I suggest also introducing a neti-pot into use. Premixed packets are sold pretty cheap, but you can also just make a mix yourself, all you really need is a small amount of salt. Using it in the morning, evening, and before bed, when you have a cold or allergies, really helps. As does a bit of gargling - I prefer to alternate salt water, and half water, half listerine mix.

Another remedy I find helps... hot, as hot as you can stand it, water, with a teaspoon or raw honey, lots of cayenne pepper, apple vinegar. Preferably all organic, and I do mean raw honey, not the triple processed stuff on shelves.

Last remedy that is specifically to be used only as you're starting to maybe feel sick... 2 shots of vodka, hot, with cayenne pepper, shortly before bedtime. It's helpful in that it forces your body to react in a stronger manner faster, but definitely no longer something to do after you already have a full blown cold/flu. Unless you enjoy the drink

 

[Trendkilla254]

I had these exact symptoms 1 year ago. My ear infection was so bad I was admitted to the hospital with Sepsis.

 

[OVNI]

I had these exact symptoms 1 year ago. My ear infection was so bad I was admitted to the hospital with Sepsis.

Whoa! My mom died of septic shock.