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Topic: Flu. Suggestions?

cocowyo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 36286

posted

I'm coming down with the flu for the first time since my autoimmune/stealth infection diagnosis and I'd like to know if there are any special precautions I should take.

Thanks.

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

Posts: 125 | From Rocky Mountains, USA | Registered: Feb 2012 | IP: Logged |

Carol in PA
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 5338

posted

Wow, you have influenza, and you can still get out of bed?

Stock up on elderberry extract, which is anti-viral.
There were studies done with Sambucus, and there are other brands available now too.
You can read reviews at iHerb.com and it's available at the drugstore.

Influenza is a respiratory infection.
High fever
Severe headache
Severe muscle aches
Severe cough, dry

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TerryK
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 8552

posted

Boneset tincture seems to work for me as a prophylactic. I used elderberry extract as a prophylactic last year with good results but it did not work this year. My ND said it wasn't working well for her clients either. I *think* it could be due to a change in strains but that is a wild guess.

Taking Oscillococcinum at the first signs of the flu can lessen the severity. Beefing up vitamin C can be very helpful. I take 2-4 grams a day.

A google search or even a search in the archives here will uncover many other remedies for the flu.

Terry

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cocowyo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 36286

posted

@ Carol: You're too funny! Yes, I'm still upright 12 hours after my first symptoms, so I'm thinking it may be a nasty cold due to it's slow onset.

My boyfriend got it first and had minor symptoms for three days before being knocked flat for 3 days. He had severe fatigue, fever, chills, muscle aches, chest congestion, dry cough, sore throat and runny nose.

I already take liquid zinc and 3g of Vitamin C daily.

After doing a little research, I've decided to get some elderberry extract. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

Posts: 125 | From Rocky Mountains, USA | Registered: Feb 2012 | IP: Logged |

WPinVA
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 33581

posted

There is a product called "Take Care" that is made of elderberry. It actually tastes good!

Good luck!

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cocowyo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 36286

posted

Success!

I've been taking elderberry extract the last couple days and haven't gotten nearly as sick as my boyfriend.

I'm convinced now that it's only a cold because the onset has been so slow and my symptoms aren't severe.

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

Posts: 125 | From Rocky Mountains, USA | Registered: Feb 2012 | IP: Logged |

randibear
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11290

posted

olive leaf capsules...

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do not look back when the only course is forward

Posts: 12262 | From texas | Registered: Mar 2007 | IP: Logged |

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