Swine flu panic sets in.

[sarahspins]

I think you'll be fine.... it's 11 days away? We just had what we think was H1N1 run through our house and my son (8) who was the sickest was only sick for 4 days starting on a Thursday, and 2 days of that he was so sick I was actually pretty worried about him (over a weekend, of course, Friday night and through Saturday was the worst part for him - he spiked a fever of 104.2). By Monday he was pretty much back to normal - a little tired with a lingering cough, but it didn't seem to slow him down. Now, a week later, you'd hardly know he was sick.

[smilingcat]

We've heard lots about swine flu.

For what its worth: my partner heard an interview of people out on the street.
"Naw, I'm not worried about swine flu. I don't eat pork" I guess along with that if you are vegan then you shouldn't have to worry about avian flu either. "don't eat chicken"

Well do rest a lot, have chicken soup or porridge (chinese and japanese have rice porridge when we are sick). The warm hot food sure feels good. I also swear by Motza ball soup, made with chicken stock.

I'm no doctor but the soup really does help.
Wish you a speedy recovery, rest a lot and drink lots of fluid. Being sick is always miserable.

sending you good vibes,
Smilingcat

[malkin]

A few of the kids & staff from my school have gotten the dx, and they've been back to school in under a week.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery followed by a great ride!

[kenyonchris]

I actually don't feel too badly. I imagine I may get a ride in on Saturday. I hope. I was supposed to work this weekend, but the Dr. said to finish the tamiflu before going back to work. I am feeling more hopeful that I will at least be functional next weekend.
Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

[Biciclista]

thanks for the update, i'm glad to hear you are on the mend!

[VeloVT]

Jeez, if I could get three weeks in bed and lose 10 lbs, bring it on .

That was a joke. KC, feel better soon. Hope the drugs do their job. Give yourself permission to skip the races and events and even to skip the spectating if you're not up to it. You have very justifiable grounds. Don't get panicky, it's not helpful to your immune system.

I plan on getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available here.

[OakLeaf]

Glad you're starting to turn around. Drugs can be wonderful things, sometimes.

Definitely rest, and if you do feel up to doing a little something outside, make it very short and easy - and IMO, if you're the kind of person who can't go out without hammering (BTDT ), just stay inside. There was just this posted, summarizing what we all pretty much knew about exertion and immunity.