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  • toysrus
    Persistent Member
    • Aug 23, 2007
    • 1247

    Any alternative Flu treatments? Help!!

    Hey guys! My wife & I have been battling the Flu since Fathers day. The doctor did give us anti-biotics for my throat, but i was wondering if anybody here uses and successful alternative treatments when fighting the flu? I tried Garlic pills & echnacia/Goldenseal- that didnt help.

    I'm super weak right now, dizzy, cant keep any solids down and nasty sore throat!!

    Thanks!
  • kingdom warrior
    OH JES!!
    • Jul 21, 2005
    • 12478

    #2
    Whiskey!!!! That Demon juice will take all your worries away...........

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    • Adam West
      Museum CPA
      • Apr 14, 2003
      • 6822

      #3
      The best thing you can do is lots of rest and liquids to prevent dehyrdration.

      Gatorade or Ginger Ale seem to work well. You could also go for some of those Good Humor (Red, White, and Blue) Rocket popsicles...hydration plus a little relief for the throat.

      There are over the counter drops you can buy that will numb the throat for a little while (not a cure...just help with the symptoms).

      Antibiotics won't kill the flu since they only work on bacterial infections and the flu is a viral infection so you might be dealing with the flu plus strep or some type of bacterial infection.
      "The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
      ~Vaclav Hlavaty

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      • SUP-Ronin
        Stuck in a laundry shoot.
        • Oct 8, 2007
        • 3146

        #4
        Originally posted by kingdom warrior
        Whiskey!!!! That Demon juice will take all your worries away...........
        Yup. My thoughts as well. Poison the little virus *******s.
        "Steel-like jaws clacked away, each bite slashing flesh from my body - I used my knife and my hands, and when they were gone, my bloody stumps - and yet the turtles came."

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        • fallensaviour
          Talkative Member
          • Aug 28, 2006
          • 5620

          #5
          Originally posted by Adam West
          The best thing you can do is lots of rest and liquids to prevent dehydration.

          Gatorade or Ginger Ale seem to work well. You could also go for some of those Good Humor (Red, White, and Blue) Rocket Popsicles...hydration plus a little relief for the throat.

          There are over the counter drops you can buy that will numb the throat for a little while (not a cure...just help with the symptoms).

          Antibiotics won't kill the flu since they only work on bacterial infections and the flu is a viral infection so you might be dealing with the flu plus strep or some type of bacterial infection.
          All excellent I would just add that they do make a pedialyte Popsicle for kids to keep them hydrated I have used them myself if your to tired to make some Gatorade-sicles.

          I've also used Zinc it has 5 times the healing power of Vit C.
          Also I take a B complex for energy.(B-50,B-75 or B-100) any should help a bit.

          As for the Whiskey...Some people swear by it just remember alcohol will dehydrate you more so be careful choosing it.

          Then I use Buckley's,straight up...
          Last edited by fallensaviour; Jun 25, '09, 11:51 AM.
          “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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          • Mikey
            Verbose Member
            • Aug 9, 2001
            • 47258

            #6
            Seriously, booze is the worst thing you can drink when you're sick.
            Booze messes up how your liver works and that messes up your blood production and that messes up your ability to make antibodies to fight the cold.

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            • 4NDR01D
              Alpha Centauri....OR DIE!
              • Jan 22, 2008
              • 3266

              #7
              have you tried a good blood letting?

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              • fallensaviour
                Talkative Member
                • Aug 28, 2006
                • 5620

                #8
                Originally posted by type1kirk
                Seriously, booze is the worst thing you can drink when you're sick.
                Booze messes up how your liver works and that messes up your blood production and that messes up your ability to make antibodies to fight the cold.
                Not to mention if you are dehydrated this could also be extremely dangerous as the alcohol will dehydrate you further.

                I wouldn't use it,but some people swear by it.

                Stick with clear fluids.
                “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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                • jessica
                  fortune favors the bold
                  • Nov 5, 2007
                  • 4590

                  #9
                  Originally posted by stretchandro
                  have you tried a good blood letting?


                  Like with leeches?
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                  • jessica
                    fortune favors the bold
                    • Nov 5, 2007
                    • 4590

                    #10
                    My aunt had the flu for two weeks. There's a really nasty virus out there.

                    My son Ethan (who is 7) had a temperature for about 7 days. We were getting really worried. There was nothing the doctors could do. When we would give him medications, it would relieve the symptoms but basically the flu was still there. At the end of 4 hours, his temperature would be back up.

                    Hydration is important. Sucking on ice chips helps cool down the throat and hydration.
                    Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
                    Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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                    1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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                    • vulcan2074
                      Live Long and Prosper
                      • Mar 23, 2008
                      • 7817

                      #11
                      I suggest Lots of vitamins and Sleep. I really hate being sick. I always try to tuff it out but sometimes you just need to stay home and rest. I Hope you and your wife feel better soon
                      Sammy

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                      • toysrus
                        Persistent Member
                        • Aug 23, 2007
                        • 1247

                        #12
                        Thanks everybody! I actually was close to downing some Brandy last night, but at the last sec I said, nah!!

                        I have been drinking plenty of gatorade, vitamin c, B, Garlic pills and sleeping plenty.

                        I haven't been hit this hard with a cold/flu in 25 years.

                        Thanks,now back to bed....zzzzzzzzzzzz

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                        • kingdom warrior
                          OH JES!!
                          • Jul 21, 2005
                          • 12478

                          #13
                          Or take Nyquil over the counter Medicated Booze! ......just kidding Get better!

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                          • jessica
                            fortune favors the bold
                            • Nov 5, 2007
                            • 4590

                            #14
                            Originally posted by kingdom warrior
                            Or take Nyquil over the counter Medicated Booze! ......just kidding Get better!
                            I love that stuff. It knocks me out.
                            Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
                            Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

                            To do list:
                            1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
                            1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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                            • Mikey
                              Verbose Member
                              • Aug 9, 2001
                              • 47258

                              #15
                              For me, Nyquil works for about a half hour.
                              After that i'm up again with all my symptoms back.

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