Why am I always sick this time of year?!

mana8503

So today is my bf and mine aniversary.  We weren't going to do anything big, just dinner.  But yesterday I woke up with a 102 fever, shortness of breath, and coughing.  I thought it was broncitis, which I'm prone to get.  So I finally drag my butt outt bed to see a doctor since my fever was then 102.6.  WTF I have early stage pneumonia!!!!

I have to get a follow up check up today, and we are putting off our dinner until we can both enjoy it.   BF isn't feeling good either.  Until then I'll be camping out on the couch all day hoping my fever stays away and the antibiotics kick in.

Sorry had to vent... I hate being sick during the holidays.

PaigeMcC

You are the third or fourth person to tell me that they have pneumonia in the past week! It must be going around.  Shittttttay deal! Feel better soon, hun!

mana8503

Is pneumonia contagious?!  BF refuses to stop kissing me...

MLekathLEEN

I sowwy  I wish I could get sick, I need a good lay on the couch and watch I love Lucy/Dexter day
Not sure if it's contagious. I think after 24 hours of antibiotics you should be good either way.

Hazel_B

My co-worker's 3 year old has early pneumonia as well. She said yes it can be contagious.

mana8503

Hazel - yea I was kinda outta it when I went to the doctor's but now I do remember her telling me to stay home so I don't get my co workers sick.  Hope the BF doesn't get it.  I'd feel bad.  I wonder where I got it then...


ML* - if only I didn't catch up on my DVR this weekend!

CASK85

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[QUOTE]Is pneumonia contagious?!  BF refuses to stop kissing me...
Posted by mana8503[/QUOTE]
Yes, it is. 

hetshup

I would guess that you are sick because it's cold outside. So heaters are on and that dries your mucus membrane, which makes your more susceptible to germs. And more people are inside with all their germs too!

That may not have been the answer you wanted. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well, the pneumonia has been going around this week. 

Beads921

Everyone is sick this time of year! I think it's because we're all attempting to adjust to the change in climate. Either way, its icky. I hope you feel better though! I'd think about 48 hours after you start your antibiotics you shouldn't be contagious anymore (could be totally wrong though).

mana8503

Hetsup - yea, this time of year I start sleeping with a humidifer so I don't dry out as much.  It's just the past couple years it's been more than just a cold.  Last year I was hospitalized with PID (pelvis infamatory disease) and now pneumonia.  I mean it's the exact DAY too. 

Sunbird - I've been trying to get BF to go to sick call in the morning, but he refuses to.  I'll try again tonight to get him to go tomorrow morning.  I'm also hoping him going with me to for my follow up check up the doctor can tell him to go too.  It's not like we've been making out like teenages, just the usually kiss goodnight or goodbye... I just know he'd let it get worse before he'll go.  MEN!

CASK85

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_am-always-sick-this-time-of-year?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:97afb4a4-47f7-4742-b258-2afa65464a21Post:99b7e96c-7b75-4488-8ddd-5255221589d3">Re: Why am I always sick this time of year?!</a>:
[QUOTE]Hetsup - yea, this time of year I start sleeping with a humidifer so I don't dry out as much.  It's just the past couple years it's been more than just a cold. <strong> Last year I was hospitalized with PID (pelvis infamatory disease) and now pneumonia.  I mean it's the exact DAY too. </strong> Sunbird - I've been trying to get BF to go to sick call in the morning, but he refuses to.  I'll try again tonight to get him to go tomorrow morning.  I'm also hoping him going with me to for my follow up check up the doctor can tell him to go too.  It's not like we've been making out like teenages, just the usually kiss goodnight or goodbye... I just know he'd let it get worse before he'll go.  MEN!
Posted by mana8503[/QUOTE]
Sounds like bad luck :( I'm sorry hun! Hope you fee better soon, and that you break the trend next year.

Blue & White

Aw, I hate being sick.  Feel better!

If it makes you feel any better, BF and I got sick over Thanksgiving.  The first time we kissed since then....was Monday.

Yea, it took like 3 weeks for us to get better, lol.

leia1979

Feel better!

I always get sick this time of year, too. Fortunately, it's just a cold, but the cough lingers for weeks and weeks.

[Deleted User]

I was sick from late August until about 3 weeks ago... It sucks!! An pneumonia has been going around... I know 3 people that have had it in the last month... It's because this weather is insane! One day it's 18degrees the next it's 51 then, it's snowing...

Feel better, hunny! Since you already caught up on your DVR, play Cityville on FB. (I'm gonna be the crazy recruiter person! lol )

mana8503

Lyz - Oh man I'm already addicted to fontierville and just got off my addiction to cafeville.  I don't think i can handle a new game!!!

[Deleted User]

It is SOOO much fun!! lol I'm obsessed...

and I need neighbors, so add me lol

mana8503

Lyz - I think we need to be FB friend to be neighbors... PM me and I'll add you.

whereyat

Oh I'm so sorry, I hope you feel better soon!  I'm glad you went to the doc, though!

CFar13

EEEsh feel better! I'm trying to drink lots of juices and take vitamins hoping I can stay healthy through the New Year. *Fingers crossed*