Feeling Like Crap

ehte_h
ehte_h Posts: 297 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
It's been a week and a half and I can't seem to shake the last of the flu. I feel weak, irritable and get tired & out of breath easily.

The Dr keeps telling me to rest and drink fluids, but nothing seems to be working. I've not been to the gym in this time and my diet is messed up as I end up eating comfort food. Is there any remedies I can take? Anything which will help?

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    If it's been a week and a half, i would consider seeing another Dr. That is a pretty long time for the flu.
  • ehte_h
    ehte_h Posts: 297 Member
    The flu itself (as in runny nose, temperature etc.... seems to have gone) but the rest of it eg cough, weakness etc... is still here and doesnt seem to be getting better
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    That's been running rampant in my neck of the woods. Several of the people I work with have had the lingering cough for weeks after the other symptoms have passed. Just do what you can and keep pushing through it.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    What I also suggest and what I do, is drink plenty of tea (i like a halls cough drop in it as well) and try to eat high protein foods. The protein will help aid the repair process and set your calories to maintenance. This way you are ensuring optimal nutrition when your body need to rebuild. Warm showers and motrin helps me too.
  • BflSaberfan
    BflSaberfan Posts: 1,272
    the flu kicked my butt for a good 2 weeks. I'd continue to rest and make sure you're drinking some fluids.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    That's been running rampant in my neck of the woods. Several of the people I work with have had the lingering cough for weeks after the other symptoms have passed. Just do what you can and keep pushing through it.

    This. People at work keep getting the flu and their cough will last for weeks afterwards. I think it's just a bad one going around this year. I have been extra strict about not making out with my coworkers to avoid getting this beast. :laugh:
  • seekingstrengthX2
    seekingstrengthX2 Posts: 771
    I had those lingering symptoms for nearly 3 weeks after my flu went away. I eliminated outdoor running but continued my routine otherwise. The exercise actually mademe feel better.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    The flu itself (as in runny nose, temperature etc.... seems to have gone) but the rest of it eg cough, weakness etc... is still here and doesnt seem to be getting better
    Been there, just last month! I was down with no exercise for about 10 days, then tried easing back in. Even a couple of weeks after that, feeling better and working out, I was still not 100%, tired and unable to give my workouts full effort.

    It sucks - a really nasty bug, for sure. I still have a bit of a cough and it's been a month for me. Hang in there, do the best you can with water & healthy foods, it helps. Don't push your workouts, walk or take it easier in whatever you do, and try to get good rest!
  • ehte_h
    ehte_h Posts: 297 Member
    Thanks all appreciate the advice

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