How do you guys get over being sick?

[WRXtranceformed]

I got hit hard with some virus two nights ago, couldn't sleep because I was feverish / sweaty etc. Fortunately today and tomorrow are my days off, so I'm just going to rest up. I've been dating someone and she was planning on coming down to visit me on Wednesday (she lives in northern MD) but we may have to postpone if I'm not feeling better Here's what I've been doing so far:

1) Tons of Advil. By tons I probably took about 10-12 yesterday just to stop the shaking and muscle aches. I'm not a retard, I don't take like 5 at once, but that is spaced out over the course of probably 16 hours. This is literally the only way I can stay awake without feeling like I want to die.

2) Tons of water. I drink water constantly when I'm sick in the hopes of flushing my system. It's good to stay hydrated when your body is weak too.

3) 1 daily vitamin. The Vitamin C and other good stuff in those helps my body fight this plague.

4) Secret weapon: Zinc lozenges. Cold Eeze, etc. These are so money, they noticeably speed up the recovery process, as long as you don't OD on them.

Any other ideas? Do any of you guys have a home remedy or otherwise to help me recover? Thanks in advance 8)

~ Lee, who is dying on the couch all day

[Andy]

I sack up and stop being a pussy.

[CaptainHenreh]

I sack up and stop being a pussy.

I whimper and let my wife coddle me.

[WRXtranceformed]

I sack up and stop being a pussy.

.....

[Andy]

I was just kidding. Take like 3000 MG of Vitamin C + Nyquil at night=all better.

[ScottyB]

i'm in the same boat Lee, taking cold-eeze as i type this actually :lol:

with advil i believe it's OK to take 3 at a time. i've had doctors recommend 4 at a time for serious muscle pain.

i usually follow alot of the same guidelines with rest/fluids/vitamins, but i've also found that just sitting in a hot shower helps my muscles and sinuses. i'll just sit in there like twice a day.

best advice is to just have an arsenal of good DVD's on hand to combat shitty daytime TV!

[CaptainHenreh]

I was just kidding. Take like 3000 MG of Vitamin C + Nyquil at night=all better.

Wouldn't it be easier to say "3 Grams"?

The Focus, after all, gets around 52800 yards per 128 oz on the highway!

[.paul]

green tea with honey and lemon constantly - airborne every morning - some type of knock you out medecine for sleep - lots of tissues and hand sanatizer and cleaning my area after i leave and before i use.

[white_2kgt]

How do you know it was/is a Virus?

I got hit pretty hard on Monday with 'something'. Fever, cold sweats, sore throat, the works. I haven't been to the doctor since 1999 now mind you, I went on Thursday. She gave me something called Augmenten and it knocked it out in 24hrs. Color me impressed.

[WRXtranceformed]

How do you know it was/is a Virus?

I got hit pretty hard on Monday with 'something'. Fever, cold sweats, sore throat, the works. I haven't been to the doctor since 1999 now mind you, I went on Thursday. She gave me something called Augmenten and it knocked it out in 24hrs. Color me impressed.

Bling on, I have the same symptoms. I need to get me some of that shit!!

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Momdukes is picking me up some Airborne and some Nyquil... I think we have some tea here.

[BLINGMW]

The Focus, after all, gets around 52800 yards per 128 oz on the highway!

while rollin on 6096's! 8)

I almost never get sick fortunately, I have year round allergies to make up for it. I try to avoid medication when I do though, just OJ, tea, rest, video games, PIR, complaining, and if Jess forces some Advil or something on me, sometimes I'll submit.

[Maengelito]

I was just kidding. Take like 3000 MG of Vitamin C + Nyquil at night=all better.

Wouldn't it be easier to say "3 Grams"?

The Focus, after all, gets around 52800 yards per 128 oz on the highway!

well i think the medicines and supplements and whatnot are sold in bottles that state how many milligrams are in each dose.

i usually just try to drink as much OJ and/or tea as possible, try to sleep as much as possible and try not to move at all. i'm a total pussy when it comes to being sick.

[JohnC]

Dammit... I wish I was sick. I'm way behind in playing Final Fantasy XII...

[Maengelito]

Dammit... I wish I was sick. I'm way behind in playing Final Fantasy XII...

lol, me too... i'm only like 2 hours in

[Sijray21]

i for one don't like taking medicine. If i get sick i take a lot of vitamin C (pill or a lot of OJ) and get a LOT of sleep. I'm frequently around sick people during the winter months and i rarely get really sick.

[.RJ]

Simple - I dont get sick.

I get some kind of flu or some shit about once every 2 years. I'll take that.

[WRXtranceformed]

Simple - I dont get sick.

I get some kind of flu or some shit about once every 2 years. I'll take that.

Come over and hang out tonight! I'll change that real quick :lol:

[CaptainHenreh]

Simple - I dont get sick.

HE'S A ROBUT!

[Mike]

tea, gatorade, oj, vitamins, and lots of sleep.

[Apoc]

time.