I got the first hints of a cold coming on a few days ago, so tried dosing with vitamin C and flooding myself with fluids, but I've been fighting a rearguard action ever since.
Friday I got the full brunt of it, and yesterday and today I've been getting my ass kicked.
It's 'just a cold' but what a doozy. All above the neck, so far, with no fever, but the sinus pressure and headache's been literally making my eyes water, and sneezes so violent I've pulled muscles in my back & shoulder. My voice has gone all to hell too, as Stevie can attest. I was talking to her on the phone as we worked through some computer issues for her, and she kept giggling at my honk.
I've always refused to take medications for cold symptoms, but boy, a roto-rooting of my sinuses with a drain cleaner chaser actually sounds almost inviting. (With apologies to Da Goddess)
I have been able to get some web work done when I can stay awake, but about every 3 hours, I get hit with an entropy attack and have to crawl back under the duvet to recharge.
The effects of hot tea and steamy showers seem to be lasting longer each time though, so hopefully I'm on my way out the other side. Funny, despite our incredibly long winter this year, I hardly got sick at all. Nice to have it happen on a glorious spring weekend instead. Blea.
Feel better soon! :)
Posted by: dragonfly jenny | Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 09:39 AM
Joanie: Knowing what you've been dealing with for so long reminds me what a minor tickle this actually is.
Sallie: Great recipe! I'm gonna have to try it even whaen i'm not sick anymore.
T: Thanks for looking out for me!
In this case, it is definitely a cold though. The watering eyes wasn't due to irritation, it was a reaction to the intense sinus pressure. I'm now finishing up with the wracking cough, but in general, am coming out the other side.
I used to suffer severe hay-fever when I lived in Ontario. It would hit in mid summer just as wedding season got into full swing. God that was miserable! My father, who also suffered, eventually found a 4 shot preseason treatment that worked for him, so he gave to me as well. Nothing like shooting up with one's father!
Posted by: Light & Dark | Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 12:07 AM
Sorry you're sick! But I need to stick my two cents worth in even though you haven't asked, but are you certain it is a cold? (is this deja vu? - Haven't I asked you this before?) Watery eyes and sneezing are signs of an allegy. When you blow your nose, is the mucus clear? If it's clear, it's an allergy, hon and cold remedies are not going to help anyway! Do feel better, though!!! Sending you good vibes!!!
Posted by: Teresa | Monday, May 31, 2004 at 04:07 PM
I am sending my favorite chicken soup recipe your way sent with *Hugs*...
Green Chili Chicken Soup
"A cure for the common cold."
Ingredients:
6 cups water
1 (4-ounce) can diced and peeled mild green chilies
5 bouillon cubes
1 whole clove garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/2 pound chicken tenders
1 tablespoon red chili powder
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 shots of brandy
1 tablespoon of paprika
Bring the water to a boil. Add the bouillon and the chicken first. When the bouillon is completely dissolved, and you have a good stock, the chicken should be finished too. Remove the cooked chicken tenders, cut them into bite-sized chunks, and return to pan. Then, add remaining ingredients; turn the heat down to low-medium.
"If you're reeeealllly sick, you might consider adding vitamin C tablets to the stock." :-)
Makes enough for four good servings.
Posted by: Sallie | Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 08:40 PM
Hope you feel better soon! I feel for you. I know exactly what you've been going through.
Sheesh...I feel responsible, too, in a way. You and LeeAnn both ended up with my crud.
HEALTHY THOUGHTS coming your way!
Posted by: Da Goddess | Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 06:46 PM