The Flu and CRPS / RSD
 

Have you noticed that your CRPS / RSD symptoms are exacerbated by the Flu. I know that naturally you would just feel worse, but my symptoms actually get worse. My pain levels increase dramatically.

I have tried to avoid a nasty bug floating around my house, but it seems it has finally gotten me... ugh! and wow.. I really, really hurt. :(

As you know CRPS weakens our immune systems too. It's not enough that we get bugs easier but when we do the effects are multiplied greatly. Like going for a ride on the marry-go-round of pain which isn't so marry. Round and round we go, where it stops nobody knows.
You take care of yourself girl and be safe...

I've noticed when I get sick or have other health problems, the effects of those problems are multiplied greatly too. I'm sorry you have the flu Vrae. I hope you feel better soon. Try to get some rest and don't forget to pamper yourself. You deserve it.

Yeah, I just got over a cold & it's hard to describe how it
felt intensified. The flu has to be a bear! For immune support
take zinc, selenium & ESPECIALLY VIT. C! if your stomach will
keep it down. Hope you feel better soon! :hug:

I have amped up on vit c but didn't think about Zinc & Selenium, thank you for the advice Di.


Thanks for the feedback and support you guys, I appreciate it! Incredible how much I hurt today. I feel like I've been beat! :(

Sorry Vrae,I do know for sure flu symptoms are worst with rsd,I should said rsd get worst ,thbody achingly are so bad,bone pain,hot flushes ,yeah I get you.
the only thing that works for me is oranges ,mandarins, hot chicken soup and mucinex max syrup with acetaminophen ,helps with Fever,congested nose,chest, body aching,but be careful ,has acetaminophen on it,so is a combination of robitussin max and acetaminophen in one med,if you have reactions to acetaminophen ,is not recommended,also careful with your other pain meds,interacts with any other anti inflammatory drugs.always check with your dr or pharmacist before start any new medication .
Hope you feel better soon,relax ,rest and use Lysol or Clorox spray to kill the germs in the house,do what's best for you.blessing from Jesika . :grouphug:

Hey Vrae sorry you are sick. Funny, I am just getting over some kind of viral, I don't know if it was the flu or what. The fatigue kicked my butt for a week. And my Type II cold crps leg was burning! Hasn't felt like that since the first six months. I'm guessing it was generalized increased inflammation from the virus. And the worst part was that the sneezing and coughing were mild so my family.didn't think I was all that sick. I kept powering through till I collapsdd in bed. Not good.

:stirthepot: did a bowl of hot chicken soup help you? Are you feeling little better ?i hope so, kick that flu butt!!!!:D and get better soon,best wishes and blessing from Jesika . :grouphug:

Hi Vrae

I hope you are feeling better by now.

I've got flu at the moment and main pain levels are definitely through the roof. I also think my flu symptoms are worse though that is difficult to know.

Because I have the best luck, my husband has pneumonia now. We really need to start timing our illnesses better. Grrr.

Kim

Feel better Vrae and KimA!

Vrae and Kim hope you girls feel better by now and also Kim's husband,let us know how everyone is doing ,I actually was trying to avoid flu,California weather is so famous for changing suddenly ,happens often,mornings are cold around 60 f degrees and noon already 80 f degrees or more,not helping are all.
When the weather gets so hot,my scs made my skin feels so hot and sweaty after I got some heat rash specially around my surgical incisions and scs lead wires,generator packet,non a funny feeling at all.
Well hope the weathers is helping you getting better and out of the flu circle, but chicken soup works good, hope soon hear from you, best wishes by Jesika . :grouphug:

Hello ladies.. ugh! I’m on day nine I think and not over this phlegm making factory I’ve turned into yet. :rolleyes: Good grief it’s ridiculous. From my nose to my chest.. yuck! CRPS is having a field day.. my body has been hurting something terrible. So sorry Kim that you and your husband are both on the same schedule. That makes it tough. I sure hope you get to feeling better quick! Interesting to me to be this sick and it’s June… JUNE. Hummm. Thank you all for the well wishes! Vrae :hug:

So sorry it's taking so long to feel better. It does
really stink to have that in June. Glad you posted I've
been worried about you. :hug:

Good to hear from you Vrae. You've had a tough six months starting with your "wild" new years eve, daughter was sick, winter weather was brutal right into May .... yaddda yadda yadda. Oh! Not to mention the editing that weighed heavy on you for so long. Seems you got very run down, girl. Lots of rest now!! You can kiick this virus :-)

Best for chest congestion and stuffy nose mucinex max syrup with acetaminophen,but check with your doctor or pharmacy about possible drug to drug interactions, any OTC is also consider to be review by your dr or pharmacist, they know the best and sure soon will be with zero congestion and chest pain,running nose ,fever but keep in mind this med has Tylenol 650 mg on it,watch up for any outer NSAIDs to interact, hope soon you all get well, best wishes from Jesika . :grouphug::grouphug:

Phlegm making factory. LOL. I am a bit of phlemfactory myself, at the moment. It hasn't moved to my chest though, thankfully. Keep an eye on that! You don't want to wind up with pneumonia.

On the subject of pneumonia, my husband is feeling a wee bit better. The trick will be nagging him, I mean, discussing with him going back to the doctor when he finishes his meds if he hasn't fully recovered by then.

I hope you are feeling better soon. :hug:

Kim