Achey, shivery, cold, can barely swallow ...

[BibiThree]

am I going to die? I can hardly move I ache so much, especially my back and neck. I'm taking ibuprofen and paracetamol, sleeping as much as I can, and liberally applying anaesthetic throat spray but still feel like absolute shite.

Is there anything else I can so except stay cuddled up on the sofa and feel sorry for myself? It's my 30th birthday party on Saturday, will I even be able to go?

(Can you tell I don't get ill much?!)

Oh and my cups of tea don't taste like tea now, they taste like dishwater, possibly the most upsetting part of it all. I love tea.

I'm no medical expert but it sounds like flu to me. Sipping the hot lemon cold / flu drinks may help, but not on top of paracetamol. Have you a high temp? Plenty of rest, and keep drinking lots of fluids. Take care. You may be feeling better by weekend, not 100% but could struggle out if motivated!!!

Thank you. This has to be gone by Saturday, I can't miss my own birthday party. I've booked a band and everything!

Will be off to bed shortly, with more drugs and a hot water bottle.

Can I get rid of flu by sheer will power alone?

HUGE empathy to you bibi. It wont be flu though, or you woudlnt be on mn let alone your pc. My advice is to take all the meds you can, rest whenever you dont have to be doing anything and fingers crossed for your party. Good luck!

x

This seems to be going around at mo.

I have it and now seem to have developed conjuntivitus as well. So can't even see properly.

Did I mention I am moving on friday? Supposed to be packing but haven't been out of bed for more than an hour a day.

Can't even make the freaking phone calls I need to sort out as I have lost my voice.

I want to scream (but can't no matter how hard I try).

I am hoping this doesn't last too long.

Dp is being a star - I don't think he's slept this week with trying to get everything done.