https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 31 May 2026 23:59:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060806 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:51:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 2060806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: DD and I were both diagnosed with bronchitis last week, your symptoms sound very similar to ours. DD is on the mend (finally after a week) but I still feel like shit, even with an antibiotic and some cough medicine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060724 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:22:43 +0000 tinyperson 2060724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go to a walk-in after work and try to nip it in the bud.</p> <p>ETA: if you're in the GTA, you could try medvisit.ca - house calls! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060711 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:16:49 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2060711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: Ah sorry about that...I am pretty sure that it's US based, but I would definitely head to a walk in clinic after work if you can. Whenever I start to feel hot and clammy, I know I have a fever. You know your body best, and if you feel like you're sick, get some care! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060708 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:13:34 +0000 alohaorchid 2060708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: That sounds great. But it's probably not available in Canada, I'll check it out though!</p> <p>I'm starting to think I should probably attempt a walk-in clinic after work, I'm asthmatic and have a history of simple illnesses turning into pneumonia. That's the last thing I need right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060704 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:11:16 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2060704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a smart phone? If so (and I get no benefit from this), you could try Doctor on Demand. It's $40/visit and it's a virtual doctor's visit. If they feel that you have something, they can write a script for you to the pharmacy that you use. Would save you a trip to the doctor. I believe they're available 8am-11pm local time.</p> <p>Just a thought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-or-run-down#post-2060700 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:09:05 +0000 alohaorchid 2060700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On Saturday just over a week ago (three days after we moved), I woke up with a horrible cough. I slept most of the day Saturday and Sunday and the cough got worse. Monday morning I woke up with the same cough and a bad sore throat. I'm really prone to strep throat and I was sure I was getting it. </p> <p>Then, on Monday (I posted about this), my work did major layoffs, over 15% of our workforce. I kept my job, but it was still a horribly stressful, long and exhausting week. I was the main person who had to work on each and every termination and I got so busy that I kind of just forgot about feeling sick and it kind of went away.</p> <p>This weekend I didn't feel too bad, but I did sleep more often than usual and simple things like walking up the stairs exhausted me. A couple of times throughout the weekend I sat down and ended up falling asleep without even realizing it until I woke up an hour later.</p> <p>Today however, I feel horrible. I'm exhausted, I have a headache, my chest feels tight, and I'm hot. Like, really burning up hot and sweating.</p> <p>Taking sick time isn't an option right now with all that's going on here, and my doctor is only available 10-2, so I can't make an appointment, which is the only reason why I'm posting here... Any experience with these kind of symptoms and any tips to feel better? TIA! </p>