Sick for 6 weeks, help!

[guest 77721]

I have asthma and usually get bronchitis spring and fall. When I get a nasty cold or flu that heads down into my chest there's a point that I know that I'm done. The doctor usually prescribes an antibiotic and when I'm really bad I get Prednisone.

Even though the cold or flu is viral so the antibiotics won't work on it, there is a risk of secondary infections starting when you've been sick for a long time. The doctor prescribes the antibiotics so pneumonia doesn't develop.

The last time I had bronchitis, I ended up getting shingles cause I was so run down.

You and PTB have been sick long enough now that you should be seeking medical attention.

 

[Four2Zero]

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Peace and health,
F2Z

 

[ka0tik_kreati0n]

I have asthma and usually get bronchitis spring and fall. When I get a nasty cold or flu that heads down into my chest there's a point that I know that I'm done. The doctor usually prescribes an antibiotic and when I'm really bad I get Prednisone.

Even though the cold or flu is viral so the antibiotics won't work on it, there is a risk of secondary infections starting when you've been sick for a long time. The doctor prescribes the antibiotics so pneumonia doesn't develop.

The last time I had bronchitis, I ended up getting shingles cause I was so run down.

You and PTB have been sick long enough now that you should be seeking medical attention.

I've got bronchitis right now, Im on my 3rd day of prednisone, and antibiotics. I felt better a couple days after, I just went to the doc to keep it from turning into full blown pneumonia... I get bronchitis a couple times a year...

 

[guest 77721]

Eventhough asthma is under control and I get lot's of cardio exercise, I reallly shouldn't be smoking. I have a Happy-Vappy vaporiser and make lot's of edibles. When I have a chest cold or worse, I'm eatin' brownies. Bronchitis is brought on by the irritation from smoking.

 

[NOYB]

Miracle Mineral Supplement
Before trying, it is advisable to do some research...
http://www.miraclemineral.org/

You can buy it real cheap lots of places... ebay for one...

First I'll agree with NOKUY that doctors typically don't do much for situations like this, or at least that's my direct experience over the many years and from what I've observed others go through. For me I start think differently if I can't hold down any fluids in a 24 hour period or if I have a sustained high fever.

As for MMS it's very potent stuff so start out slowly and work your way up...and tastes like you're drinking pool water...lol. Have seen some pretty interesting things happen, good, with people taking it. Definitely not something you want to take long term.

One thing to keep in mind about dealing with common flu type viruses is that they replicate very fast and by the time you start having intense symptoms your viral load is very high. Tha actual window for viral activity can be fairly short and what you mainly are dealing with is all the inflammation and cellular damage the virus causes. Since your body can get pretty whacked after the initial onslought and get pretty weak it may take some time for your body to clear out the residual effects of all that inflammation and in a weakened state you can have stuff just drag on when the virus has already passed.

I read something way back where they did a study when hospitals in a particular area went on strike and they found the death rate dropped a bit...LOL.

 

[Four2Zero]

MMS is potent. Its definitely not something you take on a regular basis... its done as a one time or very infrequent cleansing protocol or for a "cure" for illnesses. Jim Humble says in cases of extreme sickness it is better to slam a high dose a few times than trying to start slow and work your way up. He explains all this on his site and in his literature. The higher dosage kills the pathogens very quickly that way.. Yes you get sicker from the MMS at first but then wake up well in a day or 2... so they say..

I went through the protocol a year ago.... I wasnt sick but wanted to cleanse.. I only made it to 11 drops per day and stopped... it was very tough on my bowels but I felt great after. I am thinking of doing it again.. I still have plenty of the product left.

Anyway this is something a person should research and understand before trying it and therefore Im not recomending it Im just pointing to it and saying maybe this would interest others as it did me.

peace, F2Z

 

[NOYB]

it was very tough on my bowels

I was testing it out and went from 5 drops the first day, 10 drops the next and 15 the third then immediately got SEVERE diarrhea and was sick in bed a day because of that stuff. Never touched it since nor will I again. Reason I was recommending peeps start slowly and build is to find their level of tolerance. The stuff is basically a toxin of sorts and that's one of the reasons it works well. Definitely kills stuff off...kind of like chemotherapy killing off your bodies fast replicating cells...like cancer.

 

[Four2Zero]

Oh I hear ya... Its kind of like the chemo except it only goes after the bad stuff and leaves the good stuff alone... very like a hydrogen peroxide chelation except peroxide doesnt pick just the bad, it oxidizes good stuff too so MMS is pretty spectacular in its claimed properties.

 

[Frostynugz]

If you can manage to get down to a health food store look for Progressive Nutritions phytoberry or something similar. It's VERY rich in antioxidants. That should help eliminate whatever free radicals and toxins in your blood.(unless it's something that requires serious antibiotics.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/progressive/phytoberry.html


It's all natural no sugars or any crap. Also try supplementing some glutamine as this helps immune function as well. Hope you guys feel better soon

Nugz

 

[Funky Donkey]

It most likely started with a flu virus. The virus will lower your immune system and allow other infections to attack...mostly bacterial. You should immediately go see a doctor and get a prescription for antibiotics. That will clear up your infections and allow you to develop immunity to the virus. Good luck! (and don't mess around with it)

FD

 

[tmu]

I had the same thing... 6 wks of agony. I started to feel better, then, it hit me again for another 2 weeks. Mostly sinus pressure this time. Feeling better now!

 

[Miss Blunted]

I don't think I mentioned that I came home in December with a nasty virus from Jamaica...or the 5 flights OR the cruise ship with 4000 people on it. Anyways, PTB and I were sick with that one for almost 6 weeks as well. We only had a short break from that one when we went to Nevada and came home sick again. I've been sick for 3 months out of 4 total.

I agree that with a virus...you can't do shit but create the opportunities for your body to heal itself. Of course bacteria picked up from a low immune system are complications that can be dealt with....antibiotics.

PTB did not agree to go to the hospital today...he's drinking a lot of fluid, I have him on a multivitamin and he's taking cephalexin (keflex) that his dad didn't take for his last bacterial cold. I put my foot down and told him if he is not better in 2 days...I will not participate in any growing, harvesting....nothing. Without a partner he's screwed....shitty I felt like I had to give him an ultimatum, but I'm so tired and we're so busy...so at this point, whatever it takes to get him better.

I actually woke up this morning feeling better too, I'm not full blown sick like I thought I was getting....if my symptoms worsen even a tiny bit, I'm on my way to the ER.

I can't take cephalexin, so I won't have a choice but to ask for augmentin (no side effects from past experience) from a doctor.

Thanks again everyone...the mineral idea is great as well, I know I have a bottle of colloidal silver somewhere I should locate today.

 

[Smooth B]

Yeah, I think I caught the swine flu a while back.

Fever and aches/pains.

Here comes the unusual part...

I had a strange desire to eat barbeque. Morning, noon, and night.

I also could not stop banging BIG girls.

 

[RetroGrow]

No cure for the flu, but you must get plenty of rest and don't smoke weed, as it suppresses your immune system. After travling to Brazil, I often get a nasty flu (any flu to which you don't have anti-bodies can be nasty), which will improve for a while, then it comes back. This can last for six weeks or more. Antibiotics prevent a secondary respiratory infection, which is common with the flu. Take zithromax for this. Rest, rest, and more rest when you are run down. Take time off from work and get some sleep. Good luck.

 

[h^2 O]

PoopyTeaBags and I have been sick since we went to Las Vegas at the end of April. Some douch bag that sat behind PTB on the flight home was coughing all over us and of course we came home really sick. It's been almost 6 weeks and we were both getting over the nasty stuff when PTB got sick again....and now I'm getting sick again too. this cold/flu is painful....cold sweats, HORRIBLE fatigue, nausia, SEVERE sore throat, sinus pain and pressure.

I might break down and go see a doctor (I don't really do doctors)...but I don't see much of a point if this is a virus...he can't do anything for me. But, if what we have is a bacteria....I might actually take an antibiotic.

Here's my question...is there anything that I can take to get rid of this? I worked in preventative and wholistic health, so I know all about echinacea, elder berry and all the imune tricks....are there any specific antibiotics that have worked for anyone? Knowing some broad spectrum pharms may actually help me....anyone?

Another question....how about composting and being around soil and all the fun stuff in grow rooms....is this contributing to my lack of imune support? That's something I'm not talking about with a doctor at all.

sounds like tuberculosis. Have either of you gotten vaccine?

 

[NoSaint]

6 weeks your sick and you come to a marijuana forum and ask for help rather than call a Dr?? Dr's suck for everyone, but being sick for 6 weeks is not a good thing, especially with the swine flu going around and god knows what else. I'm not one for Dr's either, but sometimes you gotta go!

PoopyTeaBags and I have been sick since we went to Las Vegas at the end of April. Some douch bag that sat behind PTB on the flight home was coughing all over us and of course we came home really sick. It's been almost 6 weeks and we were both getting over the nasty stuff when PTB got sick again....and now I'm getting sick again too. this cold/flu is painful....cold sweats, HORRIBLE fatigue, nausia, SEVERE sore throat, sinus pain and pressure.

I might break down and go see a doctor (I don't really do doctors)...but I don't see much of a point if this is a virus...he can't do anything for me. But, if what we have is a bacteria....I might actually take an antibiotic.

Here's my question...is there anything that I can take to get rid of this? I worked in preventative and wholistic health, so I know all about echinacea, elder berry and all the imune tricks....are there any specific antibiotics that have worked for anyone? Knowing some broad spectrum pharms may actually help me....anyone?

Another question....how about composting and being around soil and all the fun stuff in grow rooms....is this contributing to my lack of imune support? That's something I'm not talking about with a doctor at all.

 

[JJScorpio]

Based on what you have said regarding the amount of time you have been sick, it would be a good idea to have your immune system checked. Something is wrong to be sick for this amount of time......

 

[Miss Blunted]

I was fine until I traveled....both vacations 5 months apart, but they wreaked some havoc on me.

I was sketchy last night, but actually felt good today...no headache or ear pressure. A little sinus, but rain is moving in here and when the pressure drops my sinuses always plug up.

I never get as sick as PTB does, but he likes beer and pizza...he doesn't get outside much and I think that's really important. We're northern people....the sun is really important, we don't get it like we should.

I completely got over the virus from the Caribbean and had a break...I was completely well for a while until I traveled again....so my hesitation to take antibiotics for something I've gone through a million times in my life isn't out of stupidity. If I am at the tail end of this cold/flu spell......taking an antibiotic can make me have other issues for the next 2 weeks. I wanted to wait and see if I got full blown sick again before taking Pharmas'.

The non-medical suggestions are right up my alley and I appreciate the ideas of natural immune boosters ya'll sent my way.

 

[osirica420]

http://www.shopgrowgreens.com ..

They have Sea Mineral Wheatgrass its the best stuff out, full of organic antibiotics, 70+ minerals and vitamins!! This stuff is real deal...

Drink few shots a day of that and drink alot of water...
And make yourself uncomfortably hot as long as you can and your body will burn that virus right up!!

 

[NOYB]

Here's an option for wheatgrass juice...without a doubt the best dried product I've ever tested. Wheatgrass juice should be drunk, frozen or dried almost immediately after juicing. High quality drying processes, such as freeze drying, preserve the product best for long term storage. Basically all of the oxygen and heat sensitive components are preserved. They take great care in growing and processing their product. This stuff smells and taste just like fresh juiced wheatgrass...

https://sweetwheat.com/

I use a dried product from a different grower/dryer that's a very close second...but I get my stuff for free so the cost to benefit ratio is better...lol. Fresh water algae such as spirulina will probably do more to build strength though. Blue-green algae is another good one but significantly more expensize but it's the only wildcrafted fresh water algae and more beneficial in many ways.

For fresh wheat grass juice best to grow your own...very inexpensive. Grass juicers are a bit more expensive than regular juicers but easily pay for themselves if you juice regularly.