Short Update

[dcseain]

I'm recovering from Influenza Strain B, one of the 60% of flu viruses not covered in the vaccine this year. I'm doing a lot better today, and hope to be near to fully functional by Monday. ¡Ojalá!

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A suggestion about migraines from my friend bethn:

i know this will sound odd,but if the migraine is not one one th absolutely critical ones, ( mine tend to come in varying degrees), try putting feet in very hot water with vicks or some camphor/mentholated rub on temples. it seems to knock back the pain. if you were my russian baba, i'd tell you to tie an old rag around your head too. she swore by that

dr said there is actually some scientific value, the hot water draws blood away from head so not so much pressure

Comments

[chaosdancer.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Usually I try to get my SO to rub my feet because if I can do anything to force my attention to the opposite end of my body, the migraine seems to diminish somewhat.

The hand-pinch works really well too. Where you pinch the meaty part of the web between your thumb and index finger very firmly? It's weird. I can feel the pain swoosh away like drawing a curtain when I do that. Unfortunately, when I have to let go, it swooshes right back.

[dmiley.livejournal.com]

Get well soon seain,
david
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Get well soon!

[grlsctgnbad.livejournal.com]

I did not get the flu shot. Have no idea what strain i got, but I am almost back to 75%. Tried to go to work today and FAILED... making it through 4 hrs before calling it quits. Have to go in again tomorrow... we will see for how long.

I will have to try the hot toes and vicks trick if it is a quick fix to keep it at bay til the good drugs kick in. I will let you know if it works. :)
*HUG*

Get well... *good health fairy dust to you*

[ftemery.livejournal.com]

continue getting well, I hope you're *perfect* soon!

[kody-wolf.livejournal.com]

Oh icky! - I hope you feel better soon!