What's the best flu medicine?

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 01:42 PM

So, I was perusing the CDC and .gov sites for info on how to prepare for and treat the flu. Just in case.

Interestingly, it says that most cases of swine flu do not treated by a medical professional. So, unless you are in one of the risk groups, or experience severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, you are supposed to stay home and wait it out. It says that people are contagious from one day prior to 7 days past the onset of symptoms (or 24 hours after your fever goes away without fever-reducing medicine).

So, what supplies should I have on hand? I went out and bought a thermometer, 'cause I didn't have one, and fever is the most telling symptom, and some Nyquil Cold & Flu. Any other suggestions? Are there better medicines, do you think? I have tylenol.

Here's the link with the list of stuff:

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/indi...checklist.html

Clodfobble · 08-29-2009, 02:16 PM

Just do whatever you would do if you got the normal flu. Did you know that even among high-risk individuals, the death rate of the swine flu is still lower than that of the regular flu? Relax.

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 02:37 PM

I . . . am . . . relaxed.

For the regular flu? I'd go to the doctor. But they're telling people not to do that. Remember, too, that I live alone, and if I get the flu, I'm not going to want to go out shopping. I get so sick with it, too--one time I was hospitalized for a bit.

Mostly, though, I'm concerned for my two pregnant daughters, who are in the high risk group.

monster · 08-29-2009, 03:02 PM

Most people don't go to the doctor for regular flu either, because thre really aren't any prescription meds for it. selection of painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetmenophen, energy drinks, kleenex. bog roll. electric tea kettle -makes hot comforting drink-making easier.....

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 03:08 PM

(laughs) translate "bog roll" into Merkin, please.

Undertoad · 08-29-2009, 03:37 PM

toilet paper roll

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 03:45 PM

really? that's what I was thinking, but I never heard it called that.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-29-2009, 04:03 PM

Buy a rectal thermometer and practice, practice, practice.

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 04:29 PM

don't encourage me!

monster · 08-29-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

really? that's what I was thinking, but I never heard it called that.

you need to real more Brit stuff. Bog = Crapper. bogroll = TP, tw = typo for tp

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 06:59 PM

Dr. Who books?

monster · 08-29-2009, 07:00 PM

mebbe -was there a bog in the tardis? I know people often confused phoneboxes with them.....

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 07:22 PM

this thread is bunged up

monster · 08-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Sry. try vindaloo (also reported to be good for the flu)

Cloud · 08-29-2009, 07:50 PM

and besides . . . don't you think I have toilet paper in my house, woman?

08-29-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	What's the best flu medicine? So, I was perusing the CDC and .gov sites for info on how to prepare for and treat the flu. Just in case. Interestingly, it says that most cases of swine flu do not treated by a medical professional. So, unless you are in one of the risk groups, or experience severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, you are supposed to stay home and wait it out. It says that people are contagious from one day prior to 7 days past the onset of symptoms (or 24 hours after your fever goes away without fever-reducing medicine). So, what supplies should I have on hand? I went out and bought a thermometer, 'cause I didn't have one, and fever is the most telling symptom, and some Nyquil Cold & Flu. Any other suggestions? Are there better medicines, do you think? I have tylenol. Here's the link with the list of stuff: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/indi...checklist.html __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Just do whatever you would do if you got the normal flu. Did you know that even among high-risk individuals, the death rate of the swine flu is still lower than that of the regular flu? Relax. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-29-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I . . . am . . . relaxed. For the regular flu? I'd go to the doctor. But they're telling people not to do that. Remember, too, that I live alone, and if I get the flu, I'm not going to want to go out shopping. I get so sick with it, too--one time I was hospitalized for a bit. Mostly, though, I'm concerned for my two pregnant daughters, who are in the high risk group. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 08-29-2009 at 02:45 PM.

08-29-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Most people don't go to the doctor for regular flu either, because thre really aren't any prescription meds for it. selection of painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetmenophen, energy drinks, kleenex. bog roll. electric tea kettle -makes hot comforting drink-making easier..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2009, 03:08 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	(laughs) translate "bog roll" into Merkin, please. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	toilet paper roll

08-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	really? that's what I was thinking, but I never heard it called that. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 04:03 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Buy a rectal thermometer and practice, practice, practice. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-29-2009, 04:29 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	don't encourage me! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 06:59 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Dr. Who books? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 07:00 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	mebbe -was there a bog in the tardis? I know people often confused phoneboxes with them..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2009, 07:22 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	this thread is bunged up __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Sry. try vindaloo (also reported to be good for the flu) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2009, 07:50 PM	#15
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	and besides . . . don't you think I have toilet paper in my house, woman? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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