Getting sick, don't want to miss work.

[sonknuck23]

Everyone in the house has been sick so far, but not me. Of course, now that everyone is getting better, I'm starting to feel it now. I work tomorrow, and I really don't want to miss work, but I REALLY don't want to be miserable either. . any ideas on how to maybe stay decent for work the next day? Cheezy home remedies? tips? Anything would help.

Thanks in advance, buddies.

 

[Ikki]

Telling us what you have would be nice.

 

[ozzyzak]

Can't help you, but sweet signature. I had to look it up, and was surprised at what I found. I love this kinda stuff, so I can't believe I've never heard of it.

Thanks!

 

[sonknuck23]

Ah, good point. Well assuming I got the same thing as my girlfriend and her mom, it's a bad cough, headache (or head feeling light / heavy at times), the sniffles, feverish (really high to really low temperatues) and nausea.

Again, I'm not looking to MISS work, I just want a bit of advice, maybe some tips on what could help me not feel super sick during work so I don't dread it fully.

 

[Slyakin]

Drink lots of orange juice and bring things like Ibuprofen to your job. That seems to be all you can do now.

 

[Mangofett]

Ibuprofin helps a lot. Alternate it with acetaminophen, but not with aspirin.

Herbal teas help you to fight the disease rather than just mask the symptoms.

 

[sonknuck23]

Suuuucks

We're actually not allowed. They check our bags before we start work and before we leave.

 

[Slyakin]

Suuuucks

We're actually not allowed. They check our bags before we start work and before we leave.

Ow, sounds like a horrible job. Try to sneak it in?

Bring teas, like what Linki said.

 

[Mangofett]

Get a small ziplock bag, side them in your sock.

 

[Recorderdude]

Stuff teabags down your pants. If your boss reaches down there to grab them, well, let's say you've got a bigger problem than a cold, pal

but srsly, the things I've always found to help me with colds and cold-likes (because I seem to constantly have them) are a little rest and just warm liquids overall.

Green tea has healed me fast many a time, or at least it felt that way.

 

[Splych]

Herbal teas help you to fight the disease rather than just mask the symptoms.

i second that .
i'm not quite sure how they do it ,
but they slice ginger and just put it in a pot and warm it . if you don't really like the taste of it or it's too strong , you can add a little sugar to give it a sweet taste while maintaining the herbal goodness .

get lots of rest , drink lots of fluids [water especially] and that's it .
i despise getting sick , so i try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables that hold different vitamins [eg. oranges = vitamin c , papaya = anti-oxidants , mango = fiber , banana = potassium , squash + carrots = vitamin a]
not saying you have to eat all of them , just alternate between them !

 

[sonknuck23]

Awesome. I appreciate the advice. Sadly, I called in work because I woke up late (due to being sick), but my boss actually said they don't need me today and I should get some rest. (of course, that pisses me off, 'cause I need the money, but oh well, shouldn't of woken up late.)

I'm going to try all of these, though.

Hopefully I'll feel better by tomorrow!!! Thanks guys.