There's something in the air...

[Purple Banana]

I'm serious. I've had pneumonia for 4 and a half weeks now, and all 5 of my siblings are sick as dogs... I've gone through 4 Z packs, and I'm starting some high-dose Levaquin right now. It BITES.

Anyone else been sick recently?

Purple Banana Reviewed by Purple Banana on 03-07-2009. There's something in the air... I'm serious. I've had pneumonia for 4 and a half weeks now, and all 5 of my siblings are sick as dogs... I've gone through 4 Z packs, and I'm starting some high-dose Levaquin right now. It BITES. Anyone else been sick recently? Rating: 5

[seattlesmoke247]

Yeah but not nearly as sick as you, hope ur feeling better soon!

[Purple Banana]

Yeah, it sucks... I've been talking to my doctor, and if I'm not better by spring break, I'm just going to be admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics hah.

[Unknownfigure]

Very. Head pounds all through out the day with never ending sinus congestion that is beginning to resemble watered down playdo. Nasty cough. Blood every other time.


I think something is seriously in my area's air as well.

[JohnnyZ]

Dude, 2 weeks ago I was sick as hell. I had the flu, bronchitis and strep throat at the same time. I was proper fucked. On the plus side, they gave me this cough syrup with codeine and pseudo ephedrine in it. Great stuff.

[Greenthing]

I hope its not pandemic.
Runs to take cover.:jointsmile:

[bubbleboy]

Instead of chasing the symptoms (flu) why not tackle the problem. Your WEAK immune system. Try changing your eating habits. :hippy:

[Purple Banana]

I haven't been sick in many, many years. I started out with relatively asymptomatic mono, which then weakened my immune system, and allowed a minor sinus infection turn into pneumonia in a matter of days... I am surrounded by coughing, hacking, sick kids all day, and ironically, I wasn't even working for 2 weeks when it all started.

@Bubbleboy What? How do you know _________'s immune system is weak because of poor diet? Yes, that is a factor in functioning immune systems, but it's not a single issue. Genetics, exposure to bacteria/viruses, stress, and time of the year are all very prominent factors in determining the strength of ones immune system.

[Mississippi Steve]

I haven't been sick in many, many years. I started out with relatively asymptomatic mono, which then weakened my immune system, and allowed a minor sinus infection turn into pneumonia in a matter of days... I am surrounded by coughing, hacking, sick kids all day, and ironically, I wasn't even working for 2 weeks when it all started.

Nanner,
it might be environmental.... How often do you change the filter(s) in your heating and cooling system? When was the last time it was properly cleaned and serviced? Having the system properly cleaned and serviced will help a lot, as will using decent pleated filters. There are several brands of pleated filters... use a mid grade(MERV 8 or 9) pleated filter because the ultra/super alergen filters will cause too much restriction in the systems air flow. then also remember to change the filter every month. When you write the check to pay the light bill, use that as a reminder. Clean filter=better efficiency=lower bills :thumbsup:

[zeitgeist]

+1 on changing that air filter. The air that you breathes makes a big difference. uncirculated fresh air from a bunch of sick people is really bad. You should leave the windows in your house open also to let fresh air flow in everynow and then also.
And what also helps big time to fight sickness is to drink alot of water and get plenty of excercise. Know its hard when you're sick but it really works. If I have the flu I do this and it's normally gone the next day
Hope you get better!