Decided I had better see a doc today
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
January 18, 2018 7:47pm CST
Since this "upper respiratory infection" thing hinted on Saturday and started on Sunday, then developed in to a deep cough last night, I decided that a doc visit was a good idea.
Hospitals and doctor's offices are swamped with flu patients all over the west coast. A receptionist at my doc's clinic got a cancellation with another doctor just as I called. My doc was swamped, so I went to see the new one.
As I suspected, my lungs are in good shape. It is a virus that will run its course and I will continue to be miserable and stay in the house for a few more days. The ten dollar co-pay was worth it to make sure I was not developing pneumonia.
It's a good thing I had nothing really planned this week.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
Thank you, Patsie. You stay healthy too!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic I a doig y estneed to have adocor c heckup for mydiabetes lol
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
Is the world headed for another flu epedemic? Everybody seems to be sick around the world, lots of flu cases here too, same in other Asian countries.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic obviously that doctor made a lot from so many patients, he's wearing a solid gold Rolex
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
It does sound pretty ominous with so much flu everywhere.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
20 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic I am glad they ask the patients to wear a disposable mask where you go. In the hospital and at Doctors cabinets we also have to wear disposable masks, in the store people do not care if they are sick, they go there shopping and contaminate all the others.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
I was in and out of there so fast. I had a magazine, they asked me to wear a disposable mask. I sat down and was called in within three minutes.
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@xFiacre (13035)
• Ireland
19 Jan 18
@jameshxstatic All of Ireland seems to have succumbed to the flu. All except me. I never get it in spite of spending so much time around sick people in and out of hospital. Occupational immunity it seems I have.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
I got a flu shot and this is not the flu, I am glad to say. I rarely ever get a cold like this. I probably caught is working at the bookstore.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Jan 18
@Marty1 I am starting to feel better and got more sleep last night, thanks for asking.
@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
19 Jan 18
It's crazy how many people are sick right now.
My Aunt in MO is sick too. She thought it was the flu, but then went to the hospital and was told it was a viral infection. But now she cant keep anything down so idk..
Hope you feel better real soon.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
Your Aunt must be really sick! My appetite has not been affected at all. I should be okay soon.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
That I am and drinking all kinds of lemon tea too. Thanks!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
19 Jan 18
I am so glad it's not worse for you!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
19 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic I will be praying!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
So was I. I have not felt this weak and messed up since I had the flu ten years ago.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
@LovingMyBabies Thank you, Jenn!
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
19 Jan 18
Glad that it is not Pneumonia .Hope you take rest and get well soon.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
22 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic We old people have to be careful we do not get such infections.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
Me too! At my age, I don't want to get that stuff.
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@sallypup (61155)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic That's great. Lemon sure feels good on an achey throat.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Jan 18
@sallypup That was only sore one day, just fatigue now, not used to doing nothing.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Jan 18
Floating in green tea and lemon tea!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic That's great! My sister in law felt so much better soon after beginning her meds, too. 
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Jan 18
@DianneN Glad to hear that too!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
Oh i did that years ago. I was glad to find that there is no pneumonia involved.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
@JudyEv I read that the shot protects against 13 most common strains, but when I develop a deep cough, I still get concerned.
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@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic So surely if you've had the inoculation you wouldn't be expecting pneumonia? Is the vaccination sometimes not effective?
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
So is my wife, but I am not. I just wanted to be on the safe side.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
21 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic
James, it is good to be on the safe side.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
22 Jan 18
Aw, I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. It is good you went in to be sure. Feel better soon
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
22 Jan 18
Feeling some better today, a week now (dang it) still not a lot of energy.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
23 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic Aw that is no fun! Sometimes I like to use the vitamin C fizzy drink mixes - seem to help with energy
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
I am glad you never had a second-thought to go and see the doctor. =)
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
20 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic ha. ha, I think we can all relate to the laughing bit.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Jan 18
Some better today, though muscles in back and ribs are quite sore from sneezing and coughing. "It only hurts when I laugh, Doc."
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Feb 18
Yes I am, thanks, except that I have a pulled back muscle, maybe all the sneezing and coughing.
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
22 Jan 18
Take it easy and lots of rest works wonders
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 May 18
You were lucky. I was sick in New Jersey visiting my children for the holidays and ended up sick. I felt awful but tried to keep going as I knew we were headed back to Florida soon. I never got better up there and we did make the trip home in the car plus there was a blizzard in the northeast then.
We stayed an extra week than planned and still traveled being sick. We stopped overnight in North Carolina and continued on the road the next day. I never went to the doctors when I got home as I figured I would get rid of it on my own. I had it for weeks. I finally went to the doctors and it was packed and she gave me meds and eventually I got better but not 100%. I was weak for another month.
I am finally better but never got to my old self yet. I am told older people take longer to recover.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 May 18
I think that I recall reading about that bout with illness. I am pretty much back to normal now, despite this siege of illnesses.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
indeed, we should seek consultation once the cough continues to be productive even if we think this is just an allergic rhinitis.
the cough that i had is already gone when i took some decongestants.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Jan 18
Glad to hear that. I am a bit better today I think. The doctor I saw (since mine was so busy) graduated from the University of Philippines.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic really? is he a Filipino? there are some foreigners like from India and Nepal who study medicine here, particularly in our state university here.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
19 Jan 18
It is always good to make sure if you worry about it. Glad you are okay and I hope you get better soon! Drink plenty of tea and cirtus!
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