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05 February 2008

The Flu Suxx0rz It started just as I was leaving work yesterday... dizzy and dry heaves. Last night was rough. Feeling better now but still running a little fever. For what it's worth.

post by: Doohickie at: 17:15 | 7 comments

Oh shit, did I pass it to you?

posted by pieisexactlythree 05 February | 17:18

*dons mask, hands tissue box to Doohickie*

have some chicken soup. even if you don't feel like it.

or is it stomach flu? if so, have ginger tea (or ginger-pretty-much-anything) and something light, fizzy and bland.

posted by lonefrontranger 05 February | 17:29

Aw, sorry Doohickie. The flu does suxxorz. It suxxorz indeed.

posted by gaspode 05 February | 17:30

Yeah, it's more of a stomach bug. Yesterday and last night, it felt like my digestive system was a giant tube worm trying to escape from my body. Now I'm just down to the slight fever/really tired thing.

posted by Doohickie 05 February | 17:38

Ack. That's a really not fun way to get 6 pack abs! Feel better, Doo, & stay hydrated.

posted by chewatadistance 05 February | 18:07

Poor you, Doohickie. Keep up your electrolytes. Send Mrs Doohickie to CVS for some.

posted by essexjan 05 February | 19:08

Ugh! That sucks. I'm glad that knots are over, at least.

Definitely stay hydrated. Drink as much Pedialyte and water as you can.

I got really sick with a stomach flu a couple of months ago, wasn't really careful about drinking things (it was really hard. especially when I didn't have the energy to lift the glass), and ended up in the emergency room.

So, I recommend Pedialyte, at least one container a day, plus as many glasses of water as you can manage.

posted by mosessis 05 February | 22:49

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