Quote: Scottidog @ October 15 2009, 8:47 AM BSTif I was to fight a small child.
I do that as well.
Am I going to die? Page 2
Quote: Scottidog @ October 15 2009, 8:47 AM BSTHad a bit of a cold yesterday and felt unwell. But last night...
Slept about one hour, I was shivering then I went incredibly hot and then back to shivering. Have a thumping headache, and generally ache all over and actually feel a weak and feeble man.
I wouldn't stand a chance if I was to fight a small child.
Am I going to die...
Drink more water than you can possibly imagine (then realise that is the amount people say you should drink even when you are not ill).
And go on the flu pandemic website or phoneline to get some antivirals. They don't do anything for you unless you take them within a couple of days of getting symptoms but if you take them early they should knock a day or so off the illness.
Whole thing will probably last 5-7 days.
(I am off work with flu myself at the moment)
I prescribe the idiom, 'Least said, soonest mended'. 
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 15 2009, 1:45 PM BSTI prescribe the idiom, 'Least said, soonest mended'.
that's the best thing for laryngitis.
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 15 2009, 1:45 PM BSTI prescribe the idiom, 'Least said, soonest mended'.
That's all very well, but who can read your handwriting?
Quote: David Bussell @ October 15 2009, 9:29 AM BSTDrop to your knees
How do you think he got aids in the first place...
Whenever I used to get colds, I would take nothing, suffer a bit, and get better. Then I tried taking paracetamol, and I swear the colds don't develop so badly, and clear up quicker. I can't believe the paracetamol does anything other than give the illusion of being better, so something's going on with psychology I reckon.
If you feel you're getting a cold the advice of a medical specialist in the common cold is to have a bath as hot as you can stand.
I recommend Montagne Jeunesse Anti cold bath!
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 15 2009, 2:48 PM BSTIf you feel you're getting a cold the advice of a medical specialist in the common cold is to have a bath as hot as you can stand.
Also a chilli or curry is said to help.
I second that and make it a chicken one. The protein in chicken is supposed to help.
This sounds barking but if you feel sick because you keep swallowing phlem, drink coke! Apprantly, something it in breaks the phlem in your stomach down. It really works! Plus the caffiene helps!
Quote: Ronnie Anderson @ October 15 2009, 1:12 PM BSTIf you are dying then can you film some James Cotteresque blog updates on your worsening condition.
Very funny.
Quote: James Cotter @ October 15 2009, 4:06 PM BST
Like the Cotter Casts then.
(aw, sorry James, you know we loves yah really)
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 15 2009, 4:08 PM BSTLike the Cotter Casts then.
(aw, sorry James, you know we loves yah really)
That's all I am to you just one big joke.
Quote: James Cotter @ October 15 2009, 4:11 PM BSTThat's all I am to you just one big joke.
No, you are funny and have potential. You just haven't become as disheartened about your talents as us bitter old fools.
I sincerely wish you all the best - with your self belief and perserverance you'll probably go far.