Flu Symptoms
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Topic: Flu Symptoms
Posted By: Natalie_G
Subject: Flu Symptoms
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:15pm
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Hi everyone
I am starting to get a few flu symptoms, eg sore throat. A work mate had the flu last week and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on stopping it in its tracks. What has worked for you? I dont want to take Panadol as I only use that for headaches while pregnant. Any advise will be great thanks. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:41pm
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Lemon and honey drinks help with my symptoms. I'd personally take panadol, esp if you start to get a temperature. It is safe in pregnancy (one of the few things that is). Rest early if you think you're getting sick - don't push yourself and take sick leave sooner than later. Be prepared for it to take a while to pass - your immunity is down since you're pregnant.
I tried to stop mine in its tracks, but no luck. I'm just taking it easy, keeping warm, not pushing myself, going through tissues like no-one's business and feeling sorry for myself! Good luck. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 2:57pm
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I agree with Flissty, look after yourself and rest as much as possible. Take a couple of days off work and sleep. Drink heaps of water and other liquids such as:
Take panadol if you get a fever and for a sore throat suck a spoon full of manuka honey and check out the comvita range of cold elixers and throat lozenges at your chemist or supermarket. They're made with propolis and manuka honey and are totally natural and safe for use during pregnancy (even so remember to double check the pack before you buy in case they've changed the ingredients since I was pregnant) -------------  
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Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 3:27pm
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Ive just had the flu 3 times in the last 4 weeks! Im so over it but this is what helped me and my mw recommended:
drinks of hot fresh lemon juice and honey keep warm and inside panadol if feverish head over a bowl of steaming water to breakdown any mucous up nose etc. Otherwise, Ive been told to just ride it out. It sucks, I know. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  [/url http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 3:28pm
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Oh, and rest, rest, rest, and more rest. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> [/url http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 3:29pm
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Great thanks for the tips ladies.
Ill be trying these tonight, hopefully I can keep it at bay, so busy at work time off will just make it worse.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 July 2008 at 8:00pm
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Just take care of yourself throughout is about all you can do. At the local hospital I was told (a while back) that they give out strepsils to pg/bf women so you can have those at least. Lemon and honey drinks and lots of rest is probably the best for you tho -------------  |