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Mary Dude



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PostPosted: August 14, 2005 11:10 PM    Post subject: I think I've caught a cold! Reply with quote

I don't know how its possible - with all of this hot weather - but I think I've caught a cold. Sad 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.
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PostPosted: August 14, 2005 11:32 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sure hope it is minor Mary Dude and you will feel better tomorrow.
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 1:52 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mary,

A sore throat is miserable, I"m with Kay, I hope this is minor, and with the morning you will be feeling better ....

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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 5:16 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 9:55 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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. Very Happy
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 10:33 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to hear it, mary - my sister had one recently, but it seemed to pass pretty quickly; hope it does for you, too. Smile
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 10:43 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 12:35 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mary,

Get to feeling better soon!!! Summer colds seem to be going around this year! Shocked

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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 2:15 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hope you feel better, soon! Crying or Very sad

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!!! Cool

Sending you get well vibes!
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PostPosted: August 15, 2005 9:55 PM    Post subject: Feeling better.... Reply with quote

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!
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PostPosted: August 16, 2005 12:32 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mary, hope you are feeling better. A cold is a bad feeling!! GEt well soon!
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PostPosted: August 16, 2005 11:47 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: August 17, 2005 8:55 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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PostPosted: August 17, 2005 8:55 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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PostPosted: August 17, 2005 6:48 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.

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