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Step 1
Every winter I get the flu. I've never gotten the flu shot, people say it works, next year perhaps I'll look into this.
This year I got the flu, it started off just as a sore throat, and than the next day I woke up in a pile of sweat, and I just had no energy. -
Step 2
First thing, call in sick. No point going to the office and getting everyone else sick. Plus if you are like me, you are stupid when you are sick. My brain does not work, I am useless.
Stay in bed. Either sleep lots, or set up a tv so you can lie under 5 covers and just sweat it out. Also be sure to drink lots of fluids like water, and ginger ale. -
Step 3
When I had the flu, I really wasn't hungry, but I was thirsty. So make sure you stay under the covers and sweat. The whole way to get rid of the flu is to sweat it out. Get lots of sleep, wear flannel pjs and stay in bed.
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Step 4
If you try cleaning, or walking around, or anything you are doing more damage. Your body is fighting off the flu, help it by staying in bed with lots of covers on you and sweat it out. If you follow my instructions, in three days, you'll be fine. That's how long it took with me. I stayed home 3 days, to really get the flu out my system, and than I went to work. I still had a head-cold for a week, but the flu was gone.
Comments
tal70 said
on 10/26/2009 Everyone is different when it comes to being sick. Each person if they pay attention to the way they're own body reacts then they can go about getting rid of the flu in a quicker manor. know what symtoms come along with the flu in the early stages so you can get a jump on things. example: I know when I am getting the flu when i start getting fatigued and my throat gets sore and dry and I plain just don't have the energy to do a simple task. I will get my house at a comfortable temperature but not to hot and then get in the shower and get the water about as hot as i can stand it to induce a temperature to help start fighting whatever is making me sick. Although that is not recommended by doctors you need to know how and when to bring down a fever if it gets to high. and by the way, when you are running a fever you will not sweat until your body says its time to reduce the fever or as ...
mariee said
on 9/24/2009 not the comment above me, right at the bottom
mariee said
on 9/24/2009 omg that is the worst thing you should do sweating! u can get major dehydrated and you could have a fit. i watched this thing on the internet, Dr Chris his name was and he said keep yourself cool and keep your temperature down the comment above mine is the best way to get rid of the flu
Levisman said
on 2/5/2009 Sweating in out always works for me too.
I haven't had the flu in ages or even a cold for that matter, but last week, wham. Put on sweats, got a couple gallons of gatorade and buried myself. Three days later I could cough without the top of my head exploding.
As for for the Doctor (if you have health insurance) and Tamiflu, the news said yesterday that this version of flu is resistant to it. Basically, you can spend a fortune for Tamiflu, but you'll have to just sweat it out anyway.
I agree with TracyS, fever burns it out of your system.
marty1023 said
on 12/22/2008 Got this advice from the UK National Health Service, and after 4 days my flu had gone, leaving me ready to go to work,
How do I treat high temperature?
Drink 8-12 glasses of clear fluid a day unless you have an existing medical condition which means this is not possible.
Ice lollies or iced drinks may be soothing.
Wear lightweight clothing.
Do not use blankets and duvets in bed.
Keep the room at a comfortable temperature and make sure that fresh air is circulating.
Rest and avoid heavy activity until symptoms go away.
Smoking or breathing in other people’s smoke can make symptoms worse. Try to avoid being around people who are smoking.
Sponging down the patient is not recommended for the treatment of a high temperature.
What medicines can I take?
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen. Children should be given the liquid form of these medicines.
You should not rout