It''s that time of the year ...

[tlh]

musicnex (spelling???) works wonders to break it up and dry you out... you''ll be a mess for a pinch... but it does get the bad out.

 

[AmberGretchen]

Well, both my husband and mother have had a horrible cold this year, but so far (fingers crossed so hard as I say this

) I''ve been spared. I''m really hoping it continues, as bad cold + asthma = not good at all...

I figure I paid my dues two years ago, when I had pertussis (whooping cough) - boy was that miserable!!

 

[Harriet]

I haven''t been able to leave the apartment since Jan 1! ARGH!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Was exposed to pertussis (whopping cough) on New Year''s Eve. Some one with it coughed right in my face. My staff strongly encouraged me to go on antibiotics just in case (which I did), although I am immunized. No symptoms thank goodness.

I have a viral something in early December. I have been able to keep everything else away with good hand-washing. There is some funky stomach bug going around in my area, a little strep, the typical cold. I have also seen a lot more sinus infections and pneumonia compared to last year. I have been giving out more antibiotics and I takes a lot to get antibiotics from me. This is just my little bubble though.

 

[laurel25]

Ugghhh... Mr.L and I have both had low-grade colds for about 2 weeks. Nothing terrible, but runny/stuffy noses, headache, upset stomachs, and we''ve just feel run-down. During Christmas we also had allergy issues due to Mr.L''s brother''s cats - I don''t think that helped our symptoms any.

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 1/6/2009 9:52:03 PM
Author: LtlFirecracker
Was exposed to pertussis (whopping cough) on New Year''s Eve. Some one with it coughed right in my face. My staff strongly encouraged me to go on antibiotics just in case (which I did), although I am immunized. No symptoms thank goodness.


I have a viral something in early December. I have been able to keep everything else away with good hand-washing. There is some funky stomach bug going around in my area, a little strep, the typical cold. I have also seen a lot more sinus infections and pneumonia compared to last year. I have been giving out more antibiotics and I takes a lot to get antibiotics from me. This is just my little bubble though.

Ooh - this was a REALLY good call Lt - I had pertussis two years ago and I hope I am NEVER that sick again - it was horrible

 

[loriken214]

Date: 1/5/2009 2:54:52 PM
Author: bebe
Never fails something attacks me either before Christmas or right after. I''m guessing all the stress lowers my immunity. But right now I''m suffering with a cold or allergy attack.
Our weather has been nuts and I contribute being sick to that. This past weekend we had hot, muggy weather. We used the AC. Today, it''s high 40''s and I''m cold.
I''ve decided to nickname myself ''The Snot Slinger''. It''s just awful - where does it all come from, LOL !!!

Ya know, you take 1 medication and it will dry you up, but send everything to your ears. Or you take something else and it plugs up your sinus cavities. Or do what I did and take DayQuil and having it pouring out your nose !!!

I''m with you bebe! We''re both in the Houston area and are miserable with this wacky weather we''re having. DH and I have been giving the crud to each other for the past few months and I''m sick again now. UGGG!

Lori

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 1/6/2009 10:13:41 PM
Author: AmberGretchen

Date: 1/6/2009 9:52:03 PM

Author: LtlFirecracker

Was exposed to pertussis (whopping cough) on New Year''s Eve. Some one with it coughed right in my face. My staff strongly encouraged me to go on antibiotics just in case (which I did), although I am immunized. No symptoms thank goodness.



I have a viral something in early December. I have been able to keep everything else away with good hand-washing. There is some funky stomach bug going around in my area, a little strep, the typical cold. I have also seen a lot more sinus infections and pneumonia compared to last year. I have been giving out more antibiotics and I takes a lot to get antibiotics from me. This is just my little bubble though.

Ooh - this was a REALLY good call Lt - I had pertussis two years ago and I hope I am NEVER that sick again - it was horrible

Sorry you had to go through that, that is not something I want

 

[777_LDY]

I am sick as well... Have been since Christmas Eve and it has only gotten worse. I am fairly certain my overactive sinuses are stress related.

And I didn't get a Roadster for Christmas, Harriet...

But I am thinking I should treat myself to one.

 

[dragonfly411]

I got hit really hard two days after Christmas. It''s a cold, but it is sooo long lasting. I''m still battling the weakness and the cough right now

 

[fieryred33143]

Hope you all feel better soon!

My sore throat turned into a full cold.

 

[diamondringlover]

Knock on wood we have been very lucky so far this year.

 

[joflier]

Nothing yet........I got a flu shot for the first time in probably 4 years, so we''ll see if it helps.