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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
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Posted: August 14, 2005 11:10 PM Post subject: I think I've caught a cold! |
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I don't know how its possible - with all of this hot weather - but I think I've caught a cold. My throat is sore - it hurts to swallow - it started on Saturday and has gotten worse all day today. Its sore like I remember strep throat feeling - but I don't feel like I'm running a fever. Its been HOT here - so its hard to tell if its just the heat - or a fever. I don't have a cough and only minor congestion in my head...but my throat really hurts - sort of a burn at the back of my throat. Cough drops don't seem to help...sigh. If I don't feel better in the morning, I call the doctor. I think I'll try a shot of Nyquil (if it hasn't expired in the medicine chest) and go to bed. I used to go through a bottle or two each winter....but I think I only had one cold last winter that didn't last very long. I can't remember having a sore throat like this one in a long time. _________________
Mary D.
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
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Posted: August 14, 2005 11:32 PM Post subject: |
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Sure hope it is minor Mary Dude and you will feel better tomorrow.
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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mtwilsonranch
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Posted: August 15, 2005 1:52 AM Post subject: |
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Mary,
A sore throat is miserable, I"m with Kay, I hope this is minor, and with the morning you will be feeling better ....
Pam _________________
Right Now, this minute, this hour, this day, I choose not to feed my addiction.... |
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ms_tapestry
Quit Date: October 21, 2009
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Posted: August 15, 2005 5:16 AM Post subject: |
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We had something like that going around about a month or so ago. I too thought it was a cold but after two weeks of not getting better I went to the doctor. It took a round of antibiotics to get over what became a sinus infection. It was hideous so you have my complete sympathy. Do be smart and don't want to go to the doctor. I hope you are feeling better soon. _________________
Tonya
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
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Posted: August 15, 2005 9:55 AM Post subject: |
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Don't let this "bug" get a strong hold. Call your doctor. You don't want to be laid up for a long period of time feeling miserable. Take care. _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: August 15, 2005 10:33 AM Post subject: |
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sorry to hear it, mary - my sister had one recently, but it seemed to pass pretty quickly; hope it does for you, too. _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
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Athlete2Be
Quit Date: August 8, 2005
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Posted: August 15, 2005 10:43 AM Post subject: |
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Mary:
I hope you feel better soon.
How messed up is this though? I used to SMOKE when I had a bad sore throat. OMG!
Feel better soon! _________________
Shannon
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Seabrez
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Posted: August 15, 2005 12:35 PM Post subject: |
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Mary,
Get to feeling better soon!!! Summer colds seem to be going around this year!
Big Hugs _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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alleghany
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Posted: August 15, 2005 2:15 PM Post subject: |
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I hope you feel better, soon!
Every year as a children, my sister and I would get summer colds . Maybe you caught it because you just turned 14 again! j/k lol!!!
Sending you get well vibes! _________________
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
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Posted: August 15, 2005 9:55 PM Post subject: Feeling better.... |
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The nyquil expired in 2002 - so I just did the old fashioned saltwater gargle, took some extra vitamin C and I felt better this morning! The throat isn't as sore - but more nasal congestion - I think its just a cold - so more vitamin c and some extra sleep...I've been staying up too late. I celebrated! Its was a great day! I truly love not smoking....I'm very proud of that - I didn't think I could do it....but somehow I did it! And with the help of everyone here...I'm staying quit. You all keep me accountable - its my choice, but you help me to remember that, and choose wisely. I still feel that tug - I'm a nicotine addict but I'm getting pretty darn good at saying...no, not today...we'll see about tomorrow when it gets here. This cold won't last too long....and if I feel worse not better I'll call the doctor. Thanks guys! _________________
Mary D.
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marw
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Posted: August 16, 2005 12:32 AM Post subject: |
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Mary, hope you are feeling better. A cold is a bad feeling!! GEt well soon! _________________
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Kerry
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Posted: August 16, 2005 11:47 PM Post subject: |
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Hey Mary, sorry to hear it. I had a summer cold this year too. THEY STINK! (not that winter ones are awesome of course) Anyway, if you get congested drink ginger tea - works like a charm. Kerry |
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Leona
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Posted: August 17, 2005 8:55 AM Post subject: |
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Chicken Soup is what is called for. It is suppose to help the imune system fight off colds or flus and I am not talking canned either fresh is what is suppose to work best
Get better and we will see you soon _________________
Quiting smoking is like a fine wine ......
It just gets better with age. |
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Leona
Quit Date: June 1, 2017
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Posted: August 17, 2005 8:55 AM Post subject: |
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Chicken Soup is what is called for. It is suppose to help the imune system fight off colds or flus and I am not talking canned either fresh is what is suppose to work best
Get better and we will see you soon _________________
Quiting smoking is like a fine wine ......
It just gets better with age. |
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Barbara K.
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Posted: August 17, 2005 6:48 PM Post subject: |
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Mary,
I hope you feel better by now. Sometimes my sinuses make me think I've got a cold. Please let us know how you are doing.
Blessings, _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
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