Summer colds

July 29, 2024, 02:15 PM

monoblok

Summer colds

Or in my case, colds in general. Since May I've caught a cold twice, both times causing me to stay home or even remain bed ridden like this latest one has done. And it doesn't help that I'm one of those "compromised immune system" persons. Ironic that when I caught COVID it wasn't that much of big deal. But a 'common' cold? Typically down for the count (sigh).

July 29, 2024, 10:58 PM

Schmelby

I used to get a summer cold and two or three others every year till I quit smoking.
Now I get a cold maybe once every three years and it lasts a few days. Quit 24 years ago.
I hope you can get over yours, it sucks having a cold in July.

July 30, 2024, 12:22 AM

irreverent

It really does suck. I’ve been battling 1 during our heat wave (which lasts a very short time where I live), and I am so bitter about it! Grrrrr!

July 31, 2024, 11:15 AM

chongosuerte

At a month of dealing with some sinus crap.

A week of prednisone didn’t really help. Sore throat, fluid in both ears, post nasal drip, feel like crap. Night sweats, all that fun stuff.

Went back yesterday and got antibiotics.

I’m ready for it to go the hell away at this point. Hadn’t been sick in a long time prior.

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August 01, 2024, 09:39 AM

calugo

quote:
Originally posted by monoblok:
Or in my case, colds in general. Since May I've caught a cold twice, both times causing me to stay home or even remain bed ridden like this latest one has done. And it doesn't help that I'm one of those "compromised immune system" persons. Ironic that when I caught COVID it wasn't that much of big deal. But a 'common' cold? Typically down for the count (sigh).

I take Zinc, Vitamin C, and D plus an immune booster daily and I haven't had a cold since 2020. Prior to starting my daily vitamin regimen I was good for at least 3 or 4 colds throughout the year but now none, not even a hint of a cold. The Vitamins can be a little pricey but they definitely help keep me cold free so worth the investment.

August 01, 2024, 11:15 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by calugo:

I take Zinc, Vitamin C, and D plus an immune booster daily and I haven't had a cold since 2020.

Yeah, I do that and I have become a compulsive hand-washer. I have managed to stay cold-free for many years.