FASTEST way to RECOVER from FLU

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How do you get rid of the flu in 24 hours? For most healthy people, the flu is an uncomfortable but short-term illness that resolves itself as the immune system fights it off. Symptoms usually appear from one to four days after exposure to the virus, and they last five to seven days
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[RubysChoice]

Flu is no joke this season. Praying for myself, family and all of y'all for a quick recovery. Stay safe.

[CHANELLEPLAYS]

My lord Im currently bedridden with the worst flu ever, pray for me y’all 😭😭😭

[plummerofficial]

I'm on day 5 of the worst flu that I've ever had. I was in Vegas last week for a conference. Went with around 25 people from work and so far, I'm the only one who's sick 🙄. Fever, chills, sore throat, headache, body aches, sensitive skin, and coughing. Best of luck to all of you out there battling this virus.

[nanogamer]

As someone who has a history of migraines, a flu headache was perhaps the most intense headache I've ever had. Thank God that is over. God bless those who are still struggling 😊

[shadowinist]

Currently have a flu -A
Worse flu I had in my life, COVID wasn't even this bad..

[johnnydelazerda]

I am bedridden with flu b. I have asthma and an at risk for severe disease. But when my 11 month old got sick, he needed me to comfort him, hold him, and make him feel ok. So I took the risk…for him. Now I feel like I may have to go to the hospital. But no regrets, that’s the job. That’s what being daddy is about. Pray for me, please. 🙏

[joyfulone]

I believe I have the flu right now. Started with scratchy throat Tuesday night, Wednesday morning I had sore throat, mucus, chills, fever of 100.3, body aches, headache. Thursday I started to get congestion & cough. Today is Friday & it was hard to get out of bed. Felt like I got hit by truck. It hurts to cough. My back & ribs hurt. I also started getting sweats & chills. I haven't had the flu in over 20 years. I think I ate too much fast food, desserts & sodas since Thanksgiving, so lowered my immune system. Also ran out of mushrooms a month ago. Need to get back to my paleo, low carb lifestyle.

[myAccountMyvoice]

As a cancer survivor myself, I hv a weak immune system. I’ve not had a flu in years UNTIL this past week. I was literally in so much pain in my stomach I was screaming in pain. I was so weak I could barely stand. It began with a uti which landed me in the ER. I believe I got the flu from there. The ER was packed, Dr’s were overwhelmed and were mean! Stay away from the ER is my advice.

[mitzimarquez]

I think one of the best things we can do is have these OTC medications in your house, ready to go should you get sick. Nobody wants to go to the store when you are sick with the flu, it is indeed awful stuff

[jasonhsu]

SUMMARY:
1. Antiviral drugs (0:21)
2. Elderberry (1:14)
3. OTC drugs (2:02)
4. Stay hydrated (4:10)
5. Healthy diet (4:45)
6. Enough sleep (5:24)

#4 through #6 should be your normal routine at all times, even when you're not sick. Along with vaccination, these steps help with prevention as well. Even if you woke up in an alternate universe with NO infectious diseases, #4 through #6 should still be part of your normal routine.

I've been avoiding all junk foods and restaurant foods due to the pandemic. Although I made a limited return to them in October (which I wouldn't have done had it not been for my updated COVID booster in September), I'm once again fully avoiding all junk foods and restaurant foods for the third consecutive winter. Some things taste better than skinny feels, but NOTHING tastes better than healthy feels.

Other suggestions from me:
7. Get enough Vitamin D: I supplement with Vitamin D3 to keep my blood Vitamin D level in the upper part of the normal range (60 to 80 ng/mL).
8. Eat fruits containing enzymes: These are the fruits that do NOT belong in jello but do belong in your diet. It's said that these enzymes (which break down proteins into amino acids) fight inflammation and may even have antiviral properties. I eat pineapple, papaya, kiwi fruit, and a fig nearly every day. The first three are available at Aldi and other grocery stores. Trader Joe's has dried figs.
9. Eat probiotic foods: This includes yogurt, kefir, natto, and probiotic sauerkraut. (Sorry, the sauerkraut made with added vinegar does not count.) I treat probiotic foods as an essential food group and consume at least a modest amount a few times per day.
10. Antiviral nasal spray: You can buy Xlear, or you can make your own cheaply with distilled water, salt, xylitol, and grapefruit seed extract. I've added this to my daily routine. Xylitol is said to reduce viral loads by making it more difficult for viruses to attach to cells. While other precautions are essential and more proven, NONE of them do anything about viruses in the stagnant environment of your nasal passages.

[heatherhillman]

After two weeks of hard core symptoms, I'm finally feeling better. Everyone in my house, me, hubby and 2 sons (20 and 17) are just now getting over it. The body aches after a coughing fit was intense and it just seemed to go on forever. Nothing to mess with. I'm glad we are on the other side of it now.

[MNP]

Our body temperature spikes for good reason… to fight off infection. Let your fever run it’s course!

[RP-sgft]

I had the flu vaccine and I’m still laying here with the worst flu ever 😮

[MsNooneinparticular]

1.) Stay tf HOME & in bed, not at work/school/the grocery store where you're spreading your illness to everyone & their immunosuppressed grandma. Rest is best for you & protects everyone around you. Getting everyone else sick doesn't benefit your workplace or school regardless of what your boss/teacher might think. Make your health (and that of your child!) a priority.

[chiptunememories]

I've had the flu for two days and my body aches were out of this world. I could barely stand up. I saw this video when it was first uploaded, and realized I was taking acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen. I switched and feel so much better now. Thank you.

[chuckmurray]

The flu is harsh this year! I went to my doc and got my flu vaccine and as the nurse was injecting me an employee called me and asked me to come in an relieve him because he was very sick. I went to the office and sent him home. The next day, I developed a little cough and the following day, it hit me like a train. Fever, chills and body aches. My BP was elevated and my heart rate was up in the 90s. I just treated it symptomatically and in four days, everything seemed to get better. My fever broke then came back then finally broke for good. My heart rate returned to the normal 60s and my BP returned to normal. I thought I had kicked it. About eight hours later the coughing became relentless as I felt it settling in my lungs. It was brutal. I ended up in the ER the night before Thanksgiving and the kept me overnight in the hospital for respiratory therapy. I'm still coughing because the flu left me with post-infection Bronchitis. Things are getting better daily now but I have not been this sick in 20 years. My flu shot didn't protect me because it didn't have time to build any immunity before I was exposed. This must be a VERY bad flu strain because I know of two other people with similar stories who both ended up in the hospital. The flu is no joke this year. Get your flu shot!

[jeffkoe]

Tamiflu caused serious ulceration in my mouth and throat pretty quickly after starting it, known as Steven’s-Johnson’s syndrome. Pay attention to that. It may be rare, but it can be fatal. Also, I knew DMT, Dextromathorphan, didn’t agree with me but when I got COVID, my doctor said, “go ahead and take it every 12 hours. Desperate, I did that. I awoke one morning feeling euphoric, then horribly nauseated. I started toward the bathroom where I had an anti nausea medication. Weak, I went to my knees trying to open the package and passed out. Never happened before. My wife is a nurse. She took my blood pressure every few minutes because it was low and kept dropping. It got so low she was going to call the squad. I was still feeling very sedated and really didn’t care that I was in danger of losing consciousness again. At that point, I became alarmed and my BP started recovering. Moral of this is LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It tells you if something agreed with you or not.

[whereisnemo]

I didn’t get a flu shot this year and got hit with a bad cold. I was in bed and could not do anything for 3 days. Only time I got up was to go to the restroom or eat. Even taking a shower was a struggle for me.

I do cardio everyday and strength training 2 days a week and good with my diet (in general), and take vitamins regularly.

[ameyalan]

I’m 3 days into my current flu. Terrible headache, diarrhea, cough, minor chest pain, fever…etc. I’d love some words of encouragement

[highvalue]

I never had the vaccine. I eat well, sleep, don’t stress, workout, and I haven’t been sick in years.