Bad Influenza : Total Disaster

Undeniably, my illness has been making me worry. The influenza I have for 6days now is truly an obstacle. It's hard to have fever + colds + coughing + tonsillitis + headache + nosebleed = physical disaster. Even difficult to undergo treatments because I'm taking 4 medicines after meals + a capsule-like tablet as my vitamins once-a-day. It is really a challenge to get sick.

According to my doctor, the following are the sources of my problem:

1. The Weather- it is not cooperative, not only for me but for everyone else. Its pattern has changed inevitably. Rains have been observed.
   
2. Excessive cold - controlling the temperature in my workplace is prohibited because of the machines/servers that require the standard temperature. That temperature is not bearable during these wintry months.
3. Stress - this major cause of any illness is known to all. If you need to rest for awhile, tell your boss right away.
   
4. Lack of Self-discipline - if you need to wear 2 jackets in your office, don't hesitate to do so. If you have already seen symptoms that you are in need of a consultation from a doctor, why not do it?

Doctor advised the following: (my comments in parentheses)

1. Take this-and-that medicines as prescribed. (okay po! taga-mercury yata ang ate ko.)
   
2. Drink more liquids - water and juice. (pwede po ba ung chilled and cold? mas masarap yun e.)
3. Eat plenty of fruits. (patay! di nyo ba alam doc na napapabanyo ako sa mga fruits?)
   
4. Refrain eating spicy, salty, and sweet foods. (sabi ko na nga ba e. . . pagbabawalan na naman ako.)
5. Take a day leave to get rest. (di ko po kayo sinunod, naka-3day-leave nga ako e.)

Here is a discussion with the doctor that I was able to store in my memory:

Me: Alin po dito 'yung para sa sakit ng ulo.
Doc: Ah, teka. Wala akong na-prescribe. (then, may inihabol siyang isinulat sa reseta) Talagang magkakasama 'yang lagnat, ubo at sakit ng ulo.
Me: Aah. (sabay hawak sa ulo). Masakit po e, kahit hindi ako umuubo.
D: Kailan ka huling nagpalit ng salamin mo?
M: Last Christmas po.
D: Bagay sa'yo.
. . .


I'm still in recovery stage, sana tuloy-tuloy na ito. Thanks to my sister who provides me medicines (for free). ;)