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Family Ties Forever! · 01-04-2008, 02:24 AM

When you have a cold how long does it take you before you are better?
I have a cold that seems to be holding on. I've been sick since last week. I started feeling sick on the 26th. I wish my cold would go away. Hopefully it will soon. I'm going to the doctor today (Friday) because I'm still sick. I've heard different people are sick. Something is going around. My sister was sick first.

phoebe7165 · 01-04-2008, 02:48 AM

I heard somewhere that it takes 3 days for a cold virus to get into your body, then you have it completely for 3 days, then 3 days to get out of your body.

I felt like I was coming down with a cold on New Year's Day, felt like crap yesterday, now it's almost gone. Weird.

Max Whittaker · 01-04-2008, 03:22 AM

At the first signs of a cold I take immune boosters. It only lasts on average three days.

If I don't treat it preemptively, it can linger well into a week.

Janice · 01-04-2008, 04:17 AM

Fortunately, I'm not prone to colds. Your cold has overstayed its visit, for sure. I'm glad you're seeing your doctor. He'll probably give you something for it. Orange juice, tea, chicken soup and aspirin - that's what I give my husband when he has a cold, and Nyquil, of course, lol.

Good luck at the doctors, Jenny. Let us know how you make out. I hope you're feeling better soon.

bingbangbaby · 01-04-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Fortunately, I'm not prone to colds.

Isn't that strange? I'm not either...I don't even get a cold once a year. I am very lucky, I am not prone to very much at all...I don't get the flu either, even without flu shots. I don't even get poison ivy when exposed to it. I always thought it was because my parents raised us as vegetarians and on all organic food. Thought maybe that gave me a good strong immune system. ???? We also did a lot of backpacking and was exposed to poison ivy all the time so I think we developed an immunity to it. Freaky, huh...

Anyway, hope you feel better.

phoebe7165 · 01-04-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbangbaby

Isn't that strange? I'm not either...I don't even get a cold once a year. I am very lucky, I am not prone to very much at all...

Yes, you are lucky!! I get a couple colds a year and don't feel like doing anything. The cold I started getting on New Year's Day, I thought I was rid of it but I woke up this morning and it came back.

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I don't get the flu either, even without flu shots.

I got a flu shot about 8 years ago and I was sick for 2 weeks after that. I haven't had a flu shot since and luckily I haven't gotten the flu, either.

Max Whittaker · 01-04-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbangbaby

We also did a lot of backpacking and was exposed to poison ivy all the time so I think we developed an immunity to it. Freaky, huh...

I've heard that the more you're exposed to it, the less immune you are.

Sounds like you are simply blessed with one powerful immune system, all around!

Use it wisely!

PZelda · 01-04-2008, 06:17 PM

I was diagnosed with mono nearly 1 1/2 years ago, in September of 2006 (happy late 21st birthday, Allison. Here's a present for you!). I guess having mono did something to my immune system... for most of the month of December, I was battling this weird pseudo-cold. I had all the symptoms, but it'd come and go. A lot of the time, I felt like crap. Finally, somewhere around the 28th, the cold started showing itself. Oh, it bit with a vengance! But this was no cold... I had a mono relapse on top of that.

Once you've had mono, it stays in your system forever. So you can still get relapses down the road and you will always be a carrier. It stays dormant in your system except for when you're having a relapse... one of the biggest reasons why I don't share drinking glasses or utensils with any other people. Unless it was a guy I really liked...

Yeah, anyhoo. I'm finally feeling better today. I still sound horribly congested but I'm good as any to return to work now. Woo!

Ireneparalegal · 01-04-2008, 06:52 PM

I hope you feel 100 percent better real soon.

My daughter has had a bad stomach ache for 8 days now. Her doctor appt. isn't until Tuesday. She can barely eat but she won't stay home from work. I think it was something she must have eaten OR it could be a virus because yesterday her boyfriend woke up feeling the same way.

catlover79 · 01-04-2008, 07:11 PM

It takes me a while to shake off colds and flus. I've been battling sore throat/congestion for over 2 weeks now. I've been to the doctor, I'm using humidifiers both at home and the office, and I'm trying to drink more fluids. I should probably start taking those one-a-day vitamins as well.

AB · 01-04-2008, 07:32 PM

My son had a bad cold during Christmas, runny nose, sneezing, slight fever and a little cough. It took him 9 or 10 days before he started feeling better and thats with the help of about $25 worth of cold medicine. Those colds can be hard to shake sometimes.

Nighthawk76 · 01-05-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Thanks.

I went to the doctor and I have a sinus infection.

I have a terrible cough. It's the worst when I try to sleep/rest. I have been taking medicine and cough drops, but that doesn't seem to be helping much. The doctor did write for some medicine. I am waiting for my doctor's office to call it into the pharmacy. Then I will wait for the pharmacy to fill it. I'm going to ask my mother if she can pick it up after work for me. I really hope the medicine will help. All my symptoms, runny nose, congestion, cough, etc. are lingering.

I hope that you feel better, Jenny.

TVFactFan · 01-05-2008, 01:55 AM

Reading this thread is the reason I want to SLAP the sh*t out of someone who wants me to get excited about a 63 degree day in January. It means nothing but a POSSIBLE COLD which I have

catlover79 · 01-05-2008, 12:22 PM

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Reading this thread is the reason I want to SLAP the sh*t out of someone who wants me to get excited about a 63 degree day in January. It means nothing but a POSSIBLE COLD which I have

I know! Several years ago in Ohio we had a weird winter - it was in the 60s one week, the 20s the next week, and the 50s the week after that. People were getting sick left and right. When it's winter, I just want the temperature to stay cold so the germs are dormant!!

friendsfan77 · 01-06-2008, 01:33 AM

I hate having a cold so much. I hated it when my voice was gone, and I really hate coughing so much and blowing my nose all the time. I can't laugh anymore. I can't wait for it to be gone already.

01-04-2008, 02:24 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	When You're Sick How Long Is It Before It's Gone? When you have a cold how long does it take you before you are better? I have a cold that seems to be holding on. I've been sick since last week. I started feeling sick on the 26th. I wish my cold would go away. Hopefully it will soon. I'm going to the doctor today (Friday) because I'm still sick. I've heard different people are sick. Something is going around. My sister was sick first.

01-04-2008, 02:48 AM	#2
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	I heard somewhere that it takes 3 days for a cold virus to get into your body, then you have it completely for 3 days, then 3 days to get out of your body. I felt like I was coming down with a cold on New Year's Day, felt like crap yesterday, now it's almost gone. Weird.
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01-04-2008, 03:22 AM	#3
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	At the first signs of a cold I take immune boosters. It only lasts on average three days. If I don't treat it preemptively, it can linger well into a week.
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01-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#8
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I was diagnosed with mono nearly 1 1/2 years ago, in September of 2006 (happy late 21st birthday, Allison. Here's a present for you!). I guess having mono did something to my immune system... for most of the month of December, I was battling this weird pseudo-cold. I had all the symptoms, but it'd come and go. A lot of the time, I felt like crap. Finally, somewhere around the 28th, the cold started showing itself. Oh, it bit with a vengance! But this was no cold... I had a mono relapse on top of that. Once you've had mono, it stays in your system forever. So you can still get relapses down the road and you will always be a carrier. It stays dormant in your system except for when you're having a relapse... one of the biggest reasons why I don't share drinking glasses or utensils with any other people. Unless it was a guy I really liked... Yeah, anyhoo. I'm finally feeling better today. I still sound horribly congested but I'm good as any to return to work now. Woo!
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01-04-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I hope you feel 100 percent better real soon. My daughter has had a bad stomach ache for 8 days now. Her doctor appt. isn't until Tuesday. She can barely eat but she won't stay home from work. I think it was something she must have eaten OR it could be a virus because yesterday her boyfriend woke up feeling the same way.
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01-04-2008, 04:17 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Fortunately, I'm not prone to colds. Your cold has overstayed its visit, for sure. I'm glad you're seeing your doctor. He'll probably give you something for it. Orange juice, tea, chicken soup and aspirin - that's what I give my husband when he has a cold, and Nyquil, of course, lol. Good luck at the doctors, Jenny. Let us know how you make out. I hope you're feeling better soon.

01-04-2008, 07:11 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It takes me a while to shake off colds and flus. I've been battling sore throat/congestion for over 2 weeks now. I've been to the doctor, I'm using humidifiers both at home and the office, and I'm trying to drink more fluids. I should probably start taking those one-a-day vitamins as well.
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01-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#11
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	My son had a bad cold during Christmas, runny nose, sneezing, slight fever and a little cough. It took him 9 or 10 days before he started feeling better and thats with the help of about $25 worth of cold medicine. Those colds can be hard to shake sometimes.

01-05-2008, 01:55 AM	#13
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Reading this thread is the reason I want to SLAP the sh*t out of someone who wants me to get excited about a 63 degree day in January. It means nothing but a POSSIBLE COLD which I have

01-06-2008, 01:33 AM	#15
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I hate having a cold so much. I hated it when my voice was gone, and I really hate coughing so much and blowing my nose all the time. I can't laugh anymore. I can't wait for it to be gone already.