The last couple of weeks, I've been sicker at times than I've been in years.
Sugar-free popsicles,
Tons of ice water,
Ibuprofen if I have to during the day with Mucinex regular (one tablet),
Tylenol Cold multi-symptom liquid nitetime formula at night.
Lots of hot showers and baths when I can take it and sleep when I can get it.
Love soup anyway so as much of NON cream based soups as my tummy can handle.
When my nose gets really bad, I go get pho and add in some chili paste.
Then the nose is all better for a few hours.
I hate that I'm having asthma attacks several times a day, so I can't go to the gym as I'd prefer to do. And I've become an albuterol junkie, which I wouldn't suggest doing.
But, I let my fever burn itself out as much as possible when I can stand the headache.
I also crank down the heater or air conditioner and curl up with blankets so that I can throw them off when my temp is up and snuggle in when it drops.
I also love Celestial Seasonings' Moroccan Pomegranate Red herbal tea. It just tastes good and soothes my throat.
I also try to bump up my iron, zinc and echinacea for three days. Any more and I get sicker. Sometimes I'll add in spirulina and occilicoccinum, which I have to write down because I can't spell it right... ever.
And a box of Puffs Extra Strength without lotion, a tube of hemp lip gloss from The Body Shop and peppermint foot lotion. Don't try to use Tiger Balm on your feet though... BAD. Very Bad.
Good luck. This season's bugs are nasty. And I even got a flu shot.