So, it’s Tuesday, February 12 here in Australia. I’m here on work related business and the weather is perfect… More on that in the next post.
This post is about the Common Cold versus The Flu. I started getting “sinusy” on Friday night, FEBRUARY 1! I woke up Saturday morning with a full on sore throat and no voice, as discussed in the post about the sleepover at Momma’s. By Sunday morning, I was feeling even cruddier and praying this “flu” would go away before having to fly more than half way around the world!
By Monday I was back at work, a productive cough, feeling cruddy and still no voice and decided to look up info on “the flu” to see how long this crap was going to last and this was what I found…
I didn’t have the flu… Just The Common Cold and the previous 2 times since I’ve been back in the States, I also just had the Common Cold. And I believe that a lot of people who “think” they have the flu, just have the Common Cold. I am so glad I didn’t go get jabbed for nothing (I thank God I don’t have health insurance a lot, since it prevents me from unnecessary care!)
I took Tylenol Severe Cold. There are A MILLION choices out there…
And although its helped with the symptoms, I still have the Common Cold. It’s diminishing. Mostly fine throughout the day, crunky chest in the morning from sinusy stuff, I feel fine.
How has this cold season been to you? Have you had the Common Cold or the Flu? After reading the symptoms did you think you had one, when you really had the other?
Ciao!
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I am on my 3rd go round with the “common” cold. I had one right before we visited with you in FL and another go round in dec/jan. I am tired of it!!
Me too! I lived in the most polluted country in the world for a whole year and didn’t get sick once!
ugh this flu season has been horrendous — and from what i hear, even if ya did get the shot its not for the strain that is kicking booty and taking names. i was down and out for over 3 weeks right after xmas and that is the sickest i have ever been in my whole life.
no bueno!
get better soon!
xxoo
Glad you’re feeling better!!
I’ve had neither, thank you (so far). When I asked my regular physician a while back about getting the flu shot, they don’t really recommend it. At least not for people of my age and with no other health issues. So…I didn’t get it. Feel better, chica!
awww poor momma. dan and Helena are sick too. where are you going? not to ni chowder right?
No, not there!! I’m in Australia. Give Dan nd Helena get well hugs from me! Love you!
Hi Sandy
what a coincidence with your post. I am having the common cold ,w ith all the symptoms you mentioned in your table. i am taking Tylenol , antihestamines and in the morning had a hot drink of lemon with honey.
So you are in Australia .whereabouts are you? You are really amazing hope all goes well with your trip. When ate you back in the states
love
nadia
I’ll be back in States in a few weeks. Are you back in UAE?
That cold vs. flu dx has always been confusing. I did get the flu this year despite getting a flu shot! Hope you are feeling better soon, Sandi!
Thanks, Sarah! Sorry to hear you got the flu 😦
Hope you are feeling better. I had the flu! Was great as didnt have to go to work hahah!! If anything I think a cold is worse as you have to carry on even though you feel terrible. Have fun in Oz, where abouts are you? You are so lucky to be in the warm 🙂
I feel fine, just have a productive cough, still!
I’m down south in Adelaide… It’s beautiful here. Warm during the day, cool evenings, perfect!
Cold is nearly gone… Can’t believe it’s hung in there for 13 days! I think the fresh air and hiking is helping!
Lots of fluids either way Sandi. Sounds like a lot of fun down under 🙂
A productive cough is better than a stuck on imo…
xo
*anna
Yep, lots and lots of water! Limiting my non-water intake to one cup of coffee in morning. 9 mile trek yesterday, good to be outdoors and getting sunshine and fresh air 🙂
Enjoy your summer respite down under and heal up 🙂
I’ve had neither for years. Can only credit it to Luck. Oh yeah, I wash My hands constantly and I do avoid crowds. Drink lots of liquid,eat fresh veggies and homemade Chicken Soup (my cure-all).
You stay healthy because you live healthy, Mom 🙂
I should add I also eat lots of fresh fruit.
just getting over a really snotty cold. I normally just have a head cold and it all sits in my sinuses but this time I’ve been streaming. Only had one full day in bed though and then back to it. the flu jab was definitely worth getting – thank goodness for the NHS!
Steaming! I wish I had thought of that. This is where this cold has been sitting, in my sinuses! Glad you’re feeling better!!