I'm sick! A whine

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:13 am

NOW I know what people are talking about, having a full face mask for when they're sick. I've got the flu, and I can't breathe thru my nose, so I can't use my nasal mask, which means I can't sleep. And I really need to. I really really wish I had a FF mask right now...

I guess I'll go order one, so I'll have it next time I'm in this fix.

Thanks for listening...

Minerva

Moby · Post by **Moby** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:29 am

poor Minerva.

When you're really sick even a FFM isn't much help, as you have to get to your poor face to tend your nose etc.

Hope you feel better soon.

Rest up as much as you can, and keep warm.

cyber hugs,

Di

Rachael · Post by **Rachael** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:53 am

I feel for you! I had first flu, than pneumonia a few weeks ago. I got my doctor to write an order for a FF mask, though to tell you the truth it didn't do much good, but it did do some good, so it's worth a try.

Stay hydrated and feel well soon.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:18 pm

I have no idea if this works. But it's making the rounds on the email forwards, so here you go.

YMMV,
Babs

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During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it.

Some of us have used Vicks Vaporub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren't sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.

Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good, due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so, I listened. It was a surprise finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.

My wife tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, (incredibly annoying!) every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night that she used it.

If you have grandchildren, pass this on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed at how it works.

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:17 pm

Thanks you guys. I was having one of those nights where I felt like nobody likes me, it was nice to log on today and find some replies.

I have never heard of that Vick's on the feet thing, but I've got the nagging cough, so I'll try it as soon as I post this!

It was so weird last night, I was *afraid* to go to sleep without my mask on, so I put it on and tried, but I just couldn't breathe. I feel better today, despite not sleeping so well, and can actually breathe through my nose again, so hopefully I can be back on the hose tonight.

Minerva

BarryKaraoke · Post by **BarryKaraoke** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:39 pm

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if this works. But it's making the rounds on the email forwards, so here you go.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/vaporub.asp

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:01 am

HA HA! Did you read the last paragraph? The remark about sleeping with a bar of soap to ease leg cramps and RLS?

LOL,
Babs

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:15 am

Minerva,
When I'm congested real bad I sleep in my recliner with my legs propped up but body nearly upright. One spell of pneumonia lasted 10 nights. At least I could doze without being real scared of being without my cpap. Sure hope you're better tonight and able to get some real rest.

Babs,
There's been prior discussion of the soap subject on here. If you enjoyed that paragraph, you would really have enjoyed the thread. Will leave it at that - don't want to derail Minerva's thread.

Kathy

Mask

Additional Comments: Started CPAP June 14, 2006, pressure set at 8.0

Humidifier

Additional Comments: ozzie heated hose.

I'm sick! A whine

I'm sick! A whine

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