Not going to work.....

@arunima25 (89422)
Bangalore, India
February 23, 2025 7:56pm CST
Monday morning from this side of the planet. . It's past 7:15 AM and I am tucked in bed again. I got up to cook and pack for my daughter and then back to bed.. Feeling under weather since Saturday, itchy throat and clogged nose. No fever or coughing but yes, no energy there. The throat hurts the most and I have been sipping warm water, steam inhalation and few home remedies since Saturday. Weekend was all lazy with no energy to do things around. Just could manage with bare minimum. Husband took care of everything. And on the top, my monthly visitor came . Menopause times can be crazy. I choose to stay home. I don't have any work at workplace till Tuesday ( tomorrow). I can catch up some rest at home and hope that I feel better. Every household has people who are sick, blame this on the changing weather. Well, sleeping in guest room from Saturday. I don't want my husband and daughter to catch it. So, staying confined. New week has started. I hope that we all have a good one. What is everyone up to in this new week? Take care. Stay happy and healthy.
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@grenery8 (15274)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Feb
sorry for your monthly visitor and this cold thing. i hope you'll get a proper rest. stay happy and healthy too no plans yet.
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@ptrikha_2 (47636)
• India
26 Feb
@arunima25 Did you try Clavam 625 or Azithral? There is an Ayurvedic syrup from Zandu that helps a lot.
@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
24 Feb
Thank you for your concern. I have been sleeping almost the whole day. It's annoying, the throat pain shows no improvement. I might have to visit a doctor tomorrow. Hope that your day goes well
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@grenery8 (15274)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Feb
@arunima25 i can suggest only the things that you already did. Maybe visiting a doctor is not a bad idea. Thank you. I found out some personal harsh truth bit still rolling, thank you.have a good day too
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@allknowing (143108)
• India
24 Feb
You will soon get out of it going by the various remedies that you have chosen.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Hope so. It is progressing but at a snail pace. I am finding tough to swallow. Headache is there with all the congestion. It's irritating. I don't want to start with antibiotics.
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@allknowing (143108)
• India
25 Feb
@arunima25 Difficulty in swallowing could be due to the glands swelling I think you should show it to your doctor. Could be Tonsilitis
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb
@allknowing I showed the doctor and he prescribed antibiotics, left the option to me. Antibiotics for fast recovery or just waiting for it to go on slowly. I refused to take antibiotics, they don't go well with my system and I avoid them unless it is badly needed. I am going to continue with steam inhalation and gargle. Things are much better. I hope that it is fully gone in another couple of days.
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@kaylachan (76402)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Feb
I had a sore throat, too. so I know how you feel. Get well, soon.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
24 Feb
It's annoying. I am feeling so low in energy, have been dozing off the whole day. If it doesn't improve, I will go to doctor tomorrow.
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@RebeccasFarm (93179)
• United States
24 Feb
Oh dear Arunima..I wish you health, so sorry.
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• United States
25 Feb
@arunima25 Yes I hope this day is healing a bit for you friend.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you Rebecca for your concern. The progress is slow but it's there. I hope that it goes away soon. I am feeling so low on energy and that can be frustrating.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb
@RebeccasFarm Thank you for those positive vibes, Rebecca. Feeling much better today. I refused to take antibiotics that doctor prescribed. It doesn't go well with my system. Things are getting slowly better. I will continue with gargle and steam inhalation for a while. Hoping that things would be fully okay in a couple of days.
@DaddyEvil (144610)
• United States
24 Feb
I hope you feel better soon.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you for your concern. It's progressing but at a snail pace. Headache is there due to congestion.
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@DaddyEvil (144610)
• United States
25 Feb
@arunima25 You're very welcome.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb
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• India
24 Feb
Sounds like you have had some rough few days. I am really sorry to read you have been feeling under the weather. It is great that your husband has been so supportive (he has been all times been very supportive) and took care of things while you rested. It is definitely hard to do things when your energy level is low and then on top of it have monthly visitor arrive. Menopause can throw some curveball! I think staying in guest room to keep everyone safe is a good option. Hope the extra rest day will help you get better. Weather can really affect our health- hopefully the worst is over. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a better week ahead!
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you for the concern. Things are little better today but not as much as I hoped for. I just hope and wish that it's gone fast. Congestion and low energy is no fun to deal with. I don't want everyone to catch it. So, staying away as much as I can is one precaution. Tomorrow is a holiday and I have nothing at work on Thursday. Good that two more days of rest I can afford. But lying the whole day is not fun. Hope that you have a good week and weekend ahead
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@ptrikha_2 (47636)
• India
26 Feb
I hope that rest and medication helps you. Today is Maha Shivratri. We all kept fast and went to the temple for prayers and offering milk, water, flowers etc to ShivJi and family. There was a terrible rush! Anyways it was perhaps a special Maha Shivratri this year. I was on a trip some time back. Had Flu, cough and cold after some days. Cough is not much but phlegm and nose blockage caused a lot of inconvenience. I avoided Doctor because they often give strong medicines which makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus anti biotics often reduce immunity even though they are quick. People sometimes criticize me for not rushing to the doctor and doing some self medication. I see it some other way. If I understand doctors' pattern and can estimate their medicines pattern 95% of the time, I think for routine illness, one can take a few known medicines. Anyways that is up for debate. Did you had any rains? Here, it is almost 29 C max and it seems as if we would have a tough summer ahead !
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@ptrikha_2 (47636)
• India
28 Feb
@arunima25 Yes fans get started so early. Good that you are feeling better. We had some evening rain. Not very heavy but good enough to keep temperatures under check for at least a few days. At times, own ways to tackle bad health are better than too much heavy medication.
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@ptrikha_2 (47636)
• India
2 Mar
@arunima25 Yes a steady and slow but more durable recovery is always better.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb
I am on the same page when it comes to seeing doctor and taking medicines. I saw doctor on Monday but refused to take the antibiotics that he prescribed. I am much better today, had to take some paracetamol two days for body pain and slight temperature. Did fast yesterday but no celebration like pooja or going to temple. Fasting did help to settle down the stomach issues that I had along with fever( bloating and acidity). I am just waiting for the full energy to come back. Congestion is better, fever gone. I will continue steam and gargle for couple of more days. Anyways, exam times for school and no work for resource room teacher any more. I can rest at home and finish the reports and other stuffs from here. I just have to go for Parents Teachers meet physically. That's in mid March. Totally avoided screen for the last two days. It was draining my eyes and giving headache in this congestion. I am feeling better today and would do a bit of screen work taking some breaks. Will start the therapy sessions from next week. Don't want others to catch, especially kids who have exams going on. The days are getting warmer here too. Newspaper says that the hottest February in Bangalore in the last four decades. It's in 18_24 degrees, so pleasant only. Summers are getting tougher and uglier each year
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@sjvg1976 (42013)
• Delhi, India
24 Feb
Hope you get well soon.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you for your concern. Home remedies and steam inhalation is working but the progress is very slow. It's annoying as I have very little energy and getting tired easily. I don't want to take antibiotics or any medicine. The side effects linger on.
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@jstory07 (142845)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Feb
I hope you feel better by tomorrow.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you Judy for your concern. It's getting better but very slowly. It will stay for few more days. I wish that it goes soon.
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@cacay1 (84460)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 Mar
I am hoping you're doing fine now. Have enough rest to regain your strength. Take care too.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
1 Mar
Thank you for your concern and wishes. I have been at home taking rest and enough warm fluids since Monday. I am much better today. It's slow and steady progress with all the home remedies. I prefer that over antibiotics induced fast recovery. My system doesn't take antibiotics very well, leaves me with side effects that stay longer in
@JudyEv (349583)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb
I hope you get over this very quickly. It's no fun feeling unwell.
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Progressing but at a snail pace. Headache is annoying with all the congestion. It's no fun. Hope that it goes away soon. 1
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Feb
I hope you feel better soon!
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
25 Feb
Thank you for the concern. It's slowly progressing. I am feeling a bit frustrated with the congestion and exhaustion.
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@sarik1 (7488)
1 Mar
Sorry to hear. get well soon.
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1 Mar
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@arunima25 (89422)
• Bangalore, India
1 Mar
Thank you for your concern. I am better now. It takes pretty long days for cold and cough to go
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