SirJibAlot 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 The flu this year is particularly strong. In the US all 50 states have been hit hard and the vaccine this year didn't match the strain. I got this thing on Thursday and by Saturday, it kicked my ass. Montazuma paid me a visit, my nose is stuffed up, sore throat, body aches...I feel like complete sh*t. To make things worse, I had to get on a plane from Boston to Osaka yesterday - air travel in this condition is the most miserable. Anyway, that's my whining - anyone else sick? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 sucks mate, not sick, but just tired - too much work, too much play, not enough sleep. how long you in osaka for? Link to post Share on other sites
aomorigum 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Not flu but I had a really bad cold/sore throat last week, I was pretty much ineffective for the best part of 4 days. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I had a flu shot this year - didn't know that about it not matching. I've had a pretty bad cold for the last 10 days or so. First one this year but I've had enough of it now. Hope you feel better soon SJA. Link to post Share on other sites
warhawk 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I got a cold and stomach weirdness twice in as many months. Working with kids can be hazardous! I'm now a proponent of wearing surgical masks at school! Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 CB, I'm only here until Friday. It's good to be back in Kansai...I know I've landed in Kanku when they pat me down at customs. At Narita, you could be smoking a spliff in front of the customs officer and they'll just wave you thru. Slowly getting over this illness, resting most of the day and nabe dinners are helping. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Mine was the worst... 39-40 degree high fever stayed on me for a week... I was suffering from intense headache and severe chill for three nights in my room even though I was taking medicine the doctor gave me. I was so exausted when I visited to the doctor third time and he told me the symptoms were caused by bronchitis after a blood test and xrays... I had to stay in the hospital, antibiotic and saline drips in the morning and afternoon for five days, was sleeping next to 95years old lady. This is why I missed Hakuba SJ party... This experience made me think about things in my life... I really appreciate doctor, nurses, my parents and friends. However I was so upset about my boyfriend's behavior... I hope you get well soon, SJA. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 woah! that sounded terrible slow, hope you a feeling better now. My winter has been hell for colds and flu....not me though: my family Son #1 has had one flu-ish episode and and two really bad colds. (daycare is a breeding ground for sickness!). son #2 has had 2 or 3 bad colds - the worst a fever of 40 for 5 days followed by Roseola. The good wife has been struck down twice. I have had a minor cold, touch wood I dont get a bad one. I have lost count and really hope no-one else gets anything else! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 SG - neck some whisky, juiced lemon and grated ginger. Whack some ground up zinc tablets and nexk it back three times a day. You'll be right as rain in about 3 days. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Get well soon SJB. I havent got the flu for 3 years now, and I hope I wont get it this year. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Slow - you are in lead for the most sick person this winter award so far... Link to post Share on other sites
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