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(63,221 posts) Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:59 PM Dec 2019

I have had a cold for a week. [View all]

At least it's not the flu, but it's still a drag. A lot of upper respiratory problems, sore throat, feeling run-down and achy, etc.

I went to work all week but am wfh today and taking this afternoon off. Just using some Vicks Vapo Rub, Benadryl to dry up my head, Elderberry and BlackCurrant tabs for immunity, Ibuprofen and the amazing "Stop Pain" roll on for the pain. Also, some lovely white rose tea and lots of water.

I did get the flu shot, but it doesn't prevent one from catching a cold. Is anyone else going through this? We have a lot of people at work out sick and talking to friends and family it seems to be pretty widespread throughout the country.

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I have had a cold for a week. [View all] smirkymonkey Dec 2019 OP

If you've really had a 'cold,' for a week or more, elleng Dec 2019 #1

My ears feel fine. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #4

Be well! elleng Dec 2019 #6

Thanks elleng! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #10

Lots of that going around here, too DFW Dec 2019 #2

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your wife feels better soon. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #5

It's the debilitating part that worries me DFW Dec 2019 #12

Going on nearly three weeks for me. My doctor tested for livetohike Dec 2019 #3

I'm so sorry to hear that livetohike! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #7

Thanks smirkeymonkey. I will check back in. Hope livetohike Dec 2019 #16

Bummer! My wife is flying back from Hawaii today, with a cold she got there. Talk about sucking! Floyd R. Turbo Dec 2019 #8

Flying when sick is the worst, with the pressure in your ears. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #11

Okay! Floyd R. Turbo Dec 2019 #17

Try getting some extra zinc? Mersky Dec 2019 #9

Thank you for your suggestions! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #15

You're welcome! Mersky Dec 2019 #20

Being sick with a cold SUCKS! Ohiogal Dec 2019 #13

Thank you Ohiogal! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #18

same Skittles Dec 2019 #24

I got sick two weeks ago. LeftInTX Dec 2019 #14

Sorry to hear that LeftinTX. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #21

Yep Wawannabe Dec 2019 #19

Yep, started in my throat and head and then moved to my chest. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #23

I rarely get cold/flu sick but I'm sick with something now. Fatigue bad throat head but no fever lunasun Dec 2019 #22

Feel better lunasun! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #26

I teach 2 year olds and wipe noses all morning... Phentex Dec 2019 #25

Thank you Phentex! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #27

You went to work all week? PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #28

I don't know if you have ever worked in the corporate world, but banging in sick is smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #31

Here's the thing. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #34

Sorry, but the corporate workplace does not look well upon people who don't come smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #35

Chances are he's come to work sick. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #38

Thanks Poindexter! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #39

Sorry to hear you're feeling under the weather. Fla Dem Dec 2019 #29

Thanks Fla Dem! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #32

Smirkymonkey MLAA Dec 2019 #30

That stuff is amazing, isn't it? smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #33

I sometimes get arthritis pain in my ankles due to lots of orthopedic surgeries as a kid MLAA Dec 2019 #37

Day 7 here too. Felt great during the day and even slept great last night NightWatcher Dec 2019 #36

Sorry to hear that NightWatcher. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #40

I'm sorry you are not feeling well, and LuckyCharms Dec 2019 #41

Sorry to hear that Lucky Charms. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #42

Thanks, smirkymonkey LuckyCharms Dec 2019 #43

Welp... LuckyCharms Dec 2019 #45

Oh no! Please let us know how you are doing! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #47

Thank you. No worries... LuckyCharms Dec 2019 #48

Same here Zorro Dec 2019 #44

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #46

I'm sorry to hear you can't call out sick when you are actually sick. That would never happen UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #49

I could, theoretically, but it would not be looked well upon. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #50

I understand because I've worked at places like that before! It really sucks! When I got this job UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #59

Vacation days are fine, but if you are out sick for more than a day or two, unless you smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #60

I once got fired from a job because I was sick for two days. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #61

Sounds like flu...sorry you're sick😖 pbmus Dec 2019 #51

Maybe it is, but I had the flu shot, so maybe it's a low-grade flu. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #52

When I got my shot this year, Dr. told me they are running at 50% effective... pbmus Dec 2019 #53

Well, I suppose it could be worse. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #54

You definitely are among broad company in the "under the weather" crowd... Guilded Lilly Dec 2019 #55

It seems a little early in the season for this. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #57

Upper respiratory rownesheck Dec 2019 #56

Ugh! 2 weeks! What a drag! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #58

It's quite the season, isn't it? Leith Dec 2019 #62

Thanks Leith! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #66

Thanks Leith Dec 2019 #67

I have some of these great Vicks vapor shower tabs which I am planning on smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #69

All colds last a week Brother Buzz Dec 2019 #63

Sorry to hear that you're under the weather, SM Niagara Dec 2019 #64

Thanks Niagara! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #65

You're very welcome Niagara Dec 2019 #68

Thank you! smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #70

Colds can easily last 10-14 days. 3catwoman3 Dec 2019 #71

Oh no, don't tell me that. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #72

Not all colds last that long. 3catwoman3 Dec 2019 #73

Thank you for explaining that. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #74

My main professional mission in life is making sure... 3catwoman3 Dec 2019 #75

Right now I am wondering if I should go into work tomorrow. smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #76

Illnesses are often at their peak of contagion 24-48 hours before... 3catwoman3 Dec 2019 #77