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I'm sick, what should I do?

time4change2k14
time4change2k14 Posts: 20
edited February 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Low grade fever, I hurt everywhere and I can't swallow without excruciating pain. Should I force food, or take it easy today? I had a banana, some ice cream for soothing effect and water.

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  • charmarbobar
    charmarbobar Posts: 251 Member
    Take it easy. Let your body heal and don't force anything.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Get better - then go back to logging as normal. Don't make being sick for a couple days derail you for months, but at the same time, don't worry about logging when sick. Eat what you can, rest, get better.
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    Rest.
    Heal.
    The only thing you really want to 'force' is liquids so you dont become dehydrated.

  • levitateme
    levitateme Posts: 999 Member
    Eat at maintenance for the day (if you even feel like eating), log it and move on.
  • time4change2k14
    time4change2k14 Posts: 20
    Thanks guys. I'm literally afraid of eating right now.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,129 Member
    Rest and get better.

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  • gakette420
    gakette420 Posts: 107 Member
    sounds like a good day for a smoothie. Feel better! :flowerforyou:
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    Eat whatever you feel like and get plenty of rest.

    Definitely get plenty of fluids.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Listen to your body and make sure to stay hydrated.
  • Lori19509
    Lori19509 Posts: 41 Member
    Take in ensure if diabetic glucerna
  • Lori19509
    Lori19509 Posts: 41 Member
    All the above also
  • katematt313
    katematt313 Posts: 624 Member
    Go to the doctor if you have fever + sore throat. Could be strep or something else that needs to be treated.
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