Sick + trip= need advice

[Disneymom83]

I have my trip in 3 days and Ive suddenly come down with something. My head kills and my throat is sore, plus Im extremely tired. Anyone have any advice on what I can take to beat this thing out of me before my vacation. We are leaving early Friday morning and I really dont want to be feeling like this when we go. Thanks bunches!!!

 

[Mickeyfollowers]

We are also leaving Friday night. My whole family came down with what sounds like you have. I had started taking zicam when I first started feeling sick but it didn't work. We all still have a little left in our systems, but the worst of it only lasted a couple of days. I had to take my little one to the Doctor becuase he developed an ear infection from his cold, they did a flu test and it came back negitive. I had posted a thread also titled a week of bad luck and a lot of the responders also said their family members were sick and leaving this weekend. I guess there will be a lot of us with runny noses next week. I hope you feel better and have a Magical trip.

 

[bankgirl05]

I have my trip in 3 days and Ive suddenly come down with something. My head kills and my throat is sore, plus Im extremely tired. Anyone have any advice on what I can take to beat this thing out of me before my vacation. We are leaving early Friday morning and I really dont want to be feeling like this when we go. Thanks bunches!!!

Gargling with warm salt water always seems to help for a sore throat for me. Other than that my Dr always says plenty of fluids and rest!!! Some of my teacher friends swear by some God awful fizzy drink mix that is OTC but I can't remember what it's called... and they get colds A LOT from being around all of those rugrats!! OH I just remembered- Airborne... all of the teachers I know use it at the slightest symptoms!

Good luck and feel better!!!

 

[peekinglemer]

SUDAFED!!!! I was sick for almost two months last year with a sore throat and plugged ears and nasal drip. Nothing worked. I even tried a nettie pot I was so desperate. (If you don't know what that is be very thankful although some people swear by them.) Asked the pharmacist for a rec. and they said Sudafed. The very next day I started to feel human. 85% better in 2 days and almost felt like myself by day 3.

 

[MSSANDRA]

I would go to the dr. ASAP. I am not a run to the dr. kinda girl, BUT with a trip that close and so much going around I would cover all bases!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I agree with going to the dr before you leave to make sure it isn't something like the flu. 2 years ago we had to go with a sick child and it was definitely our worst trip. I wish I would have been to the drs before we left for some antibiotics...(she wounded up having croup). We know we can't cancel these trips, but better well prepared than sorry!

Oh, and my children are pretty much quarentined this week. No sick kiddos for our trip!

 

[RMulieri]

Could be the FLU. Call your Dr and have yourself checked out

 

[mjkacmom]

Actually, it sounds like strep, which usually clears up in 24 hours with antibiotics. Strep and ear infections are really the only reason we go to the doctor, because they're really ones of the few illnesses that can be treated (unless you get tamiflu, but that has to be right away).

 

[ndgqccmiller]

Ok I would hit the dr asap. We have the flu flying around like crazy here. 10 out of my childs 18 student class. 135 out total just today. It is crazy! Everyone saying it starts with a headache that comes on quick and being very tired and then achy. Good luck, but I would go to the dr just incase.