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Posted 1/20/2017 9:19 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,

The past two days I have been getting sick (sore throat, cough, body aches, headaches). I know I got it from my wife (a teacher).

Should I be concerned since I am already fighting a serious bacterial infection that suppresses the immune system?

I have read on other threads that this is a good sign because it means your immune system is fighting. It feels like it is losing right now.

Any helpful tips?
Posted 1/20/2017 9:47 AM (GMT -5)
Rest and take care of yourself... just stay on top of it cause you can't stop it now. I don't remember the last time I had a cold/flu to be honest.
Posted 1/20/2017 10:04 AM (GMT -5)
Increase vitamin C intake, hot tea, Epsom salt bath, plently of sleep and your body will get rid of the virus soon.
Posted 1/20/2017 10:08 AM (GMT -5)
I was excited when I got a touch of the flu a few weeks ago. I have not had a virus in YEARS due to the Lyme. In my mind, I'm getting back to normal, my immune system is not so tied up with Lyme that it can recognize other illnesses. I was only mildly ill for about 3 days - mostly tired with some flu like symptoms and mild fever, and got over it quickly. I upped my vitamin C (emergen C) packs to 3 per day, lots of fluids and rest and ate very lightly.

That's my take....I'm happy to return to the world of normal people that gets colds and flu! smile

Jenny
Posted 1/20/2017 10:28 AM (GMT -5)
Emergen C has sugar so be careful if you are watching your sugar intake.
Posted 1/20/2017 12:11 PM (GMT -5)
I would encourage you to keep your supplements/herb for boosting immune function going all school year long at least. My Mom was a school teacher, and I got every single thing that went around school for many years. If I didn't get it from my own classmates, I got it from her. LOL.

Otherwise, the other suggestions that others are posting are good, but I'd like to add in chicken soup!! Made with bone broth would be even better! There is real evidence that even just smelling chicken soup while it's cooking helps us recover from colds! It has to do with the onions and garlic simmering away.

Lots of rest, fluids and building up of the immune function is what you need too.
Posted 1/24/2017 4:19 PM (GMT -5)
Hello,
Thank you for your great advice.
I had the flu for sure( 103 temperature), severe body aches, headaches, coughing and night sweats. Only lasted 2 days.

What surprises me is the vast increase in my bartonella symptoms especially the derealization.

Is it possible because my temperature was so high from the flu that I indirectly killed some bart bugs?
Posted 1/24/2017 4:27 PM (GMT -5)
All good information. It does sound like your immunity is improving. That's great news.
Posted 1/24/2017 6:52 PM (GMT -5)

Traveler said...
I would encourage you to keep your supplements/herb for boosting immune function going all school year long at least. My Mom was a school teacher, and I got every single thing that went around school for many years. If I didn't get it from my own classmates, I got it from her. LOL.

Otherwise, the other suggestions that others are posting are good, but I'd like to add in chicken soup!! Made with bone broth would be even better! There is real evidence that even just smelling chicken soup while it's cooking helps us recover from colds! It has to do with the onions and garlic simmering away.

Lots of rest, fluids and building up of the immune function is what you need too.


Onions, garlic and steam. Our homes' air is generally way too dry this time of year with heat on, which makes our mucous membranes drier. The mucous is the trap for bugs and viruses.
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