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Village Square => The Lost Lake Inn => Topic started by: Darkmoon on September 27, 2006, 10:34:35 PM

Title: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Darkmoon on September 27, 2006, 10:34:35 PM
Hey guys..I'm typing from Dmoons account since I dont feel up to logging out and logging in just for an announcement.

At the time I'm pretty sick and its thrown quite an effective monkey-wrench into everything.  Staying upright for more than an hour is causing dizzy-spells and I'm a bit shaky.  It is also really hard to focus...meaning that unless I start recovering soon I might have to delay Friday's comic some.  It's inked and such, but I can't focus long enough to properly colour.

For those wondering, I'm not 100% sure what I have. It struck quickly, as I left Canada in decent health but it seemed 3 hours upon walking in the door at Indiana I started to feel that trickly ickly on the back of my throat.  So far my throat has gone from painful to swallow to annoyingly uncomfortable.  My nose and sinuses are currently taking the biggest hit, and its causing me ears to ache slightly as well as my head.  Those lymph nodes on my neck are also tender which likely means they are aware that I am sickling.  Luckily I havent had much in the ways of fever.

At the time I'm keeping low...basically staying on the couch and drinking a ton of water as well as napping on and off.  If all goes well I'll have hit the worst and be back towards workable soon. 

Once again, I'm really sorry.  I'll prolly put something up on friday, either the comic or some notice of the sickiness.  Till then, I'm out.

Amber
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: xHaZxMaTx on September 27, 2006, 10:36:39 PM
Don't worry about the comic, silly Amber, just be sure to get better. :)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zedd on September 27, 2006, 10:38:02 PM
Get well soon...We care about yous...Just dont push yourselfs *huggles tight*
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Kenji on September 27, 2006, 10:41:46 PM
Sounds like what I had last week. If so, it means a sore throat for a few days, then lots of sneezing and nose goblins. o: Let's just hope it's so simple.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: thegayhare on September 27, 2006, 11:06:12 PM
bleh thats what I'm getting over right now.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Cvstos on September 27, 2006, 11:23:55 PM
That's The Bug.  It's been striking all over the Midwest lately.  I had it for a while.  It sucks.  :(  Just about everyone I know has caught it and either still has it or is getting over it.  I went through an entire box of tissues during one chem class.  It wasn't fun.  But you're not alone.  (I'm in NW Indiana.)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Tait-Fox on September 27, 2006, 11:25:57 PM
I've had that before... I couldn't stand up at all though... Amber... tip... heres what I did anyway.... I crawled wherever I went... o.o;

Hope you feel better soon! Get rest, stay away from dizzying things! Try not to over exert...

It might be caused from the switching of what your used to germs to another states germs.... or whatnot..
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Damaris on September 27, 2006, 11:28:39 PM
I think she's allergic to our couch.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Blazehawk on September 27, 2006, 11:35:38 PM
I just got over this myself, it is made of much fail and sadness.

I hope you get better soon though.  :)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Reese Tora on September 27, 2006, 11:38:39 PM
That's the most bizarre case of home sickness that I've ever heard of.  :footinmouth

Get well soon. ^_^
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Toric on September 27, 2006, 11:41:18 PM
If she felt fine until she walked into the house, I'd say that points to some sort of allergy. 'Course she could just be sick for all I know. I caught something like what Amber has back in late August, had about a week of runny nose, scratchy throat, and general tiredness. It was just after I moved into college, so like now, I didn't know whether or not it was allergy-related. Just rest for right now, drink plenty of fluids, and give your immune system a favorable battleground. If Friday's comic doesn't look like it'll get done, don't sweat it. Despite our clamoring, we forumites can be a patient bunch... we can wait a few more days to get our comic fix.

Get well soon! :mowmeep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: komissarmakarov on September 28, 2006, 12:01:06 AM
Come now Comrades, isn't it obvious what has happened to Amber? Even though she has only been in Canada for a short time, her exposure to a Socialist system (even one as flawed as Canada's) has made her body realize that it doesn't want to return to America, even if she does not consciously realize it yet.

A little R&R, assisted by medicine (capitalist medicine admittedly, but watcha gonna do?) and a quick return to Canadia (sic), and everything will be cake- Socialist cake! :mowsmile

So rest up Comrade Amber- when we've gotten used to waiting in line 5 hours for a loaf of bread, we can wait a while for your comic while you reuperate :D
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zorro on September 28, 2006, 12:17:46 AM
Swollen and tender lymph nodes mean an infection, allergies don't cause a lymph response.  See a doctor if you can.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Slavkei on September 28, 2006, 06:11:38 AM
Quote from: Tait-Fox on September 27, 2006, 11:25:57 PM
I've had that before... I couldn't stand up at all though... Amber... tip... heres what I did anyway.... I crawled wherever I went... o.o;

Hope you feel better soon! Get rest, stay away from dizzying things! Try not to over exert...

It might be caused from the switching of what your used to germs to another states germs.... or whatnot..

On a completely unrelated note... *Pokes Tait's nose and RUNS*
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Vidar on September 28, 2006, 06:17:30 AM
You might want to try a hot todd before going to bed. It softens the throat a bit, and it'll warm you up.

1 1/2 ounces whiskey (or bourbon)
1 ounce honey
1/3 ounce lemon juice
3 ounces water (hot)

put the honey and lemon juice in a glass, and microwave until hot. add hot water and whiskey and stir. Then sip at your leasure.
Don't drink this before driving, or when underage, please.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 28, 2006, 06:37:41 AM
I agree with Zorro - check with someone about those symptoms. The lymph nodes in particular are worrysome.

As far as the comic goes, we can wait a month if we have to. Get better, or the quality may slip, and that's much worse, in my oh so arrogant opinion. I dunno about anyone else, but I'm happy to wait for good stuff. :-)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Tapewolf on September 28, 2006, 06:54:40 AM
I can't really make a much more practical comment than "Get Well Soon".  Sorry about that.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Aldoun on September 28, 2006, 06:59:25 AM
Neither can I unfortunatly...
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Gornemant on September 28, 2006, 07:02:49 AM
ugh, did you leave your window open or the air condition pointing at your face during the drive?  :U
Chicken soup for you, and take care.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 28, 2006, 07:30:19 AM
Quote from: Vidar on September 28, 2006, 06:17:30 AM
You might want to try a hot todd before going to bed. It softens the throat a bit, and it'll warm you up.

1 1/2 ounces whiskey (or bourbon)
1 ounce honey
1/3 ounce lemon juice
3 ounces water (hot)

put the honey and lemon juice in a glass, and microwave until hot. add hot water and whiskey and stir. Then sip at your leasure.
Don't drink this before driving, or when underage, please.

WooooooHOOOOOOOO I feel better already *hic* I want another round *hic* What do you mean the bar is closed??????
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Vidar on September 28, 2006, 08:00:55 AM
I know they are nice, but you're supposed to take only 1 (one, as in "less then two") before going to bed, not chug them all day long.
Think of it as home-made nyquil, except with ingredients you can pronounce.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Drake Manaweilder on September 28, 2006, 09:54:57 AM
I hope she doesn't get what I got 2 years ago, It sucked up soo much of my strength at the time, I couldn't even get up. That's the last thing Amber needs.

Get well soon Amber!  :mowmeep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ITOS on September 28, 2006, 10:03:49 AM
*insert generic get well wishes*

No comics is better than no Amber. Don't worry and get well.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 28, 2006, 12:14:08 PM
Quote from: Vidar on September 28, 2006, 08:00:55 AM
I know they are nice, but you're supposed to take only 1 (one, as in "less then two") before going to bed, not chug them all day long.
Think of it as home-made nyquil, except with ingredients you can pronounce.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO let's here it for president Dewey HUH? he died darn Let's have another round for his passing *hic*................
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Alondro on September 28, 2006, 12:18:47 PM
At Children's Hospital, we got an email indicating that RSv (respiratory syncitial virus) activity is unusually high for this time of year.  The symptoms sound very much like it.  Generally, the worst of it only lasts 3-4 days.  i had it last year... but the coughing can hang on annoyingly for weeks, depending on the virus strain.  :mowtongue
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 28, 2006, 12:57:36 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO who's up for parchesi...................*hic* *hic* ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......... :cheers :sleep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Sid on September 28, 2006, 01:23:47 PM
Quote from: Darkmoon on September 27, 2006, 10:34:35 PM
It struck quickly, as I left Canada in decent health but it seemed 3 hours upon walking in the door at Indiana I started to feel that trickly ickly on the back of my throat.

Sounds like "Canada Withdrawal" to me :P

Like the others already said: Get better. That's first priority; everything else can come once you're in good health again. We can keep ourselves entertained without comics for a while. If push comes to shove, we'll just put somebody on fire or speculate about subliminal braille-encoded messages in Abel's fur pattern. ;)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Jack McSlay on September 28, 2006, 02:14:29 PM
it seems you were right... these times have been really sucky for webcomic artists. coming back and right away getting a sickness that recently shown up is really a lame luck

hope both your health and your luck get better soon :P
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 28, 2006, 04:02:00 PM
Sid, the other option is people doing Stick-Figure Tom style fan art comics.... :-)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: komissarmakarov on September 28, 2006, 05:51:01 PM
Quote from: Sid on September 28, 2006, 01:23:47 PM
speculate about subliminal braille-encoded messages in Abel's fur pattern. ;)

Comrade, there's nothing subliminal about Abel, or his fur pattern... :P
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Gildedtongue on September 28, 2006, 07:05:39 PM
Hmmm, seems like you're already allergic to the States!  You ate some Canadian Bacon up there, didn't you?  See, that's where it starts.

Hope you get better soon, Ms. Panyko.  And we don't mind hiatii in case of RL, sickness, moving, and the ilk.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Arcalane on September 28, 2006, 07:35:53 PM
Quote from: Vidar on September 28, 2006, 08:00:55 AM(one, as in "less then two")

One, more than zero, less than two? ;)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Demont on September 28, 2006, 07:45:44 PM
Drink alot of Juice Amber :mowmeep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Darkmoon on September 28, 2006, 07:45:58 PM
Amber here.

The good news is I'm improved from yesterday. The bad news is...anything is probably an improvement from yesterday.  Thankfully my throat seems to be moving from "everything hurts" to "numb pain except when you swallow"  My nose is still its sniffly-runny self...and my ears are still hurting.  My stomach seems to be thankfully spared of this hassle...though my appetite is shot.

Overall its just an overwhelming sense of "blargh".  Though my lymph nodes have reduced which likely means I'm winning the battle.  All in all nothing doctor-required yet, and I've been playing it safe by sleeping/laying down a lot, drinking ungodly amounts of water, and taking medicine when necessary. 

I'm expecting recovery, it's just going to be one of those "the next couple days are going to SUCK" things...and they have.

Murphy, if you are out there...you can totally suck it. and your laws too.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zedd on September 28, 2006, 07:53:04 PM
Dont worry amber..Rember..Murphy too was a grunt  :B And i will kick his butt too
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Boog on September 28, 2006, 08:24:51 PM
Wow, your day sucked. Feel better soon and the like.

Bah, back in my day cartoonists didn't stop working when they were sick. They kept on going if the best plot they could think of was everyone stepping in gum at the same time! And sneeze marks on the page were a sign of integrity too! Grumble grumble.

You know I'm kidding. Seriously, feel better soon. Have some soup or something. G'wan, off the computer and back to bed.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Cvstos on September 28, 2006, 08:46:46 PM
Amber:  Things should (with any luck) get better from here on out.  Day one and two for me were terrible, three a little better, day four significantly better, and day five up to now has just been a light cough.  In the meantime, drink lots of OJ and get some rest!
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Kenji on September 28, 2006, 09:10:28 PM
Quote from: Cvstos on September 28, 2006, 08:46:46 PM
Amber:  Things should (with any luck) get better from here on out.  Day one and two for me were terrible, three a little better, day four significantly better, and day five up to now has just been a light cough.  In the meantime, drink lots of OJ and get some rest!

Noooo! D: Drink applejuice! .....OJ'll kill ya.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Manawolf on September 28, 2006, 09:46:44 PM
I don't know, I remember feeling better after puking orange into the trash can by my bed when I was young and feverish.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Kenji on September 28, 2006, 09:51:13 PM
And thus the joke is lost.
Lost like a texan in politics...
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Fresnor on September 28, 2006, 09:58:39 PM
Better be careful, they may turn you back again for trying to smuggle in biological agents... >.>
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Prof B Hunnydew on September 28, 2006, 10:13:31 PM
Poor  :ill Amber :ill

:mowsad :mowsad :mowsad

Get Well soon...or send Dr Ink help you ...

*hugs*
PBH
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Aridas on September 28, 2006, 10:27:04 PM
Quote from: FireKatKid on September 28, 2006, 09:10:28 PM
Quote from: Cvstos on September 28, 2006, 08:46:46 PM
Amber: Things should (with any luck) get better from here on out. Day one and two for me were terrible, three a little better, day four significantly better, and day five up to now has just been a light cough. In the meantime, drink lots of OJ and get some rest!


Noooo! D: Drink applejuice! .....OJ'll kill ya.
OJ didn't do it.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Manawolf on September 28, 2006, 10:35:38 PM
Dense as a lead brick wall.

::Points to own head::
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Damaris on September 28, 2006, 11:10:55 PM
oooh... I should totally feed her grape juice...

If she pukes, imagine the colors. >)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Alondro on September 28, 2006, 11:18:10 PM
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on September 28, 2006, 10:27:04 PM
Quote from: FireKatKid on September 28, 2006, 09:10:28 PM
Quote from: Cvstos on September 28, 2006, 08:46:46 PM
Amber: Things should (with any luck) get better from here on out. Day one and two for me were terrible, three a little better, day four significantly better, and day five up to now has just been a light cough. In the meantime, drink lots of OJ and get some rest!

Noooo! D: Drink applejuice! .....OJ'll kill ya.
OJ didn't do it.

Of course not!  We all know that the cops' main priority is framing rich black men.  Michael Jackson... er... Mr. Jefferson got away because they thought he was a rich white guy at first.  (I love that episode, it's so evil and wrong   >:3  )
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on September 28, 2006, 11:53:26 PM
oh my fluff...

Fell better Amber! >.<
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zorro on September 29, 2006, 12:22:19 AM
Contrary to folk medicine the best treatment for nausea is NOT to drink liquids.  Liquid is the hardest thing to hold down.

When you start to recover Gatorade or Pedialyte is the first liquid you should chance.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Shadrok on September 29, 2006, 12:45:49 AM
Hope you feel better Amber.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Aridas on September 29, 2006, 12:47:46 AM
This thread reminds me of an odd dream I had as a kid. I was turning into an orange and I needed pedialyte. I'm not going to say any more on the subject, but I now find it like it was some sort of sign, now that i'm seeing the mention of oranges and pedialyte in the same thread...

I kinda hope it's one of those good signs, like.. I dunno, an instant recovery for Amber.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Manawolf on September 29, 2006, 12:51:05 AM
I'm typing then forgetting to hit the post button, aren't I?
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Supercheese on September 29, 2006, 01:16:28 AM
Quote from: Manawolf on September 29, 2006, 12:51:05 AM
I'm typing then forgetting to hit the post button, aren't I?

I wouldn't know.

Also, the newest comic made my little sister laugh, even before I explained it to her. Random information for today... (or tomorrow? Comics' date....

EDIT: Hmm create topic with new comic/date format? I dunno... I've never done it before.  D: I don't think I shall.)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Gornemant on September 29, 2006, 01:29:04 AM
well, you know what grandma always said: needs more vitamins  :B
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: xHaZxMaTx on September 29, 2006, 01:44:27 AM
Let's just hope she doesn't evolve into a Wheezing. xD
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: King Of Hearts on September 29, 2006, 02:57:37 AM
*sings* you mother get up, ypu're getting down with the sickness...

Well, our good thoughts be with ye.

Sleep it off, 14 hours ought to do it.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zedd on September 29, 2006, 03:47:04 AM
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on September 29, 2006, 01:44:27 AM
Let's just hope she doesn't evolve into a Wheezing. xD
If she did...She'd have to argue with herself all day
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Joshua on September 29, 2006, 06:52:27 AM
I hope you feel soon Amber. Stomach bugs suck.
There one of the few bugs even I have trouble shaking off. ><
My girlfriend hates my immune system. :p I get maybe a cold or something like once a year for a few days, then I'm fine till next year.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: willow186129 on September 29, 2006, 07:34:03 AM
Aw, get better soon, Amber! That sounds like one nasty bug. Three hours? Eep O_o Don't worry about the comic, now we have more time to make crazy theories! ^^

I hope that bug doesn't come down to Texas. o_o; So far we've been pretty lucky near the coast...just a seasonal cold thing going around.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 29, 2006, 07:39:06 AM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz *huh* What happened what? Pyro is dating Alexsi I need details how they met oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh very dizzy need sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Arcalane on September 29, 2006, 08:50:58 AM
As for the whole orange juice thing;

When you do throw up, the orange juice just makes it taste nicer.  :B

*Assigns Mana to Mandatory Reactor Shielding Duty, ala PARANOIA*

Quote from: Damaris on September 28, 2006, 11:10:55 PM
oooh... I should totally feed her grape juice...

If she pukes, imagine the colors. >)

I once consumed several packets of "lemonade" fizzy chewits. I threw up somewhat later - the resultant colour? Neon green[/i]. :U

~~

Zorro; it's always mentioned on sports/energy drinks (at least over here in the UK) that they are not suitable for replacing lost water. And you're going to have to drink anyway because otherwise you're going to get dehydrated which is only going to make things worse. ;)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Alondro on September 29, 2006, 09:10:07 AM
*Charles yays!*  A topic about barf!  Joy!   :B

Heh, I found out by accident that if you eat a banana and drink a cup of plain tea on an empty stomach and then take a multivitamin it causes a toxic chemical reaction in the stomach that induces vomiting... very very very strongly.  :P

It's likely due to some fruit flavonoids and pentose sugars reacting with tea alkaloids via vitamin co-enzyme activity, perhaps causing the formation of cyanogenic glycosides or atypical amino acids.

Great, I'm curious about the mechanism.  Now I need to experiment. 
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: skwerly on September 29, 2006, 09:33:54 AM
Ms Amber,

Will you stop getting sick already?  I know most webcomic artists are closet masochists and all, but geez, enough is enough!

A few years ago, when my mother was sick, I bought her a cake with the message "GET WELL OR ELSE!" on it.  The baker almost refused to write the message; she thought it was a threat. :)

Great, now I'm hungry.  Mmmm, caaake..
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: thegayhare on September 29, 2006, 12:08:41 PM
Mamber I've got a small sugestion for you hon

If you want a little relief... it'll just be temperary mind you fromg the snuffly nose and draining sinuses, thats the sore throat your dinuses draining doen the back of your theroat.  go get something called Shower soothers, and take a nice hot shower with one it'll realy clear your head.  If yougot no wear to go take 2 one after the other.

these things are great
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Reese Tora on September 29, 2006, 12:33:56 PM
*jumps in rather late*

I've always noticed an improvement when I'm nauseous, if I drink something... maybe that's just me.  My family's always reccommended 7-up when you have an upset stomach.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Manawolf on September 29, 2006, 12:37:51 PM
Or Ginger Ale.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 29, 2006, 01:18:21 PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz *huh* hello everybody i feel much better now.*ACHOO* well it's time for my happy juice *glug, glug, glug* WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE *arriba speaking in spanish* *where's my pizza* zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Arcalane on September 29, 2006, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 29, 2006, 01:18:21 PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz *huh* hello everybody i feel much better now.*ACHOO* well it's time for my happy juice *glug, glug, glug* WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE *arriba speaking in spanish* *where's my pizza* zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........

I have 4 letters for you right now;

G T F O[/i]

If you're not going to contribute usefully, don't contribute at all. :rolleyes
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Tapewolf on September 29, 2006, 01:59:42 PM
Quote from: Sheridan on September 29, 2006, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 29, 2006, 01:18:21 PM
[some nonsense]

I have 4 letters for you right now;
G T F O[/i]

If you're not going to contribute usefully, don't contribute at all. :rolleyes

While I agree that there seems to have been a big rise in nonsense posts lately, that does strike me as a bit harsh.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Aridas on September 29, 2006, 02:15:05 PM
Well, you have to admit ShiningShadow's the source of most of them.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: skwerly on September 29, 2006, 02:55:19 PM
Now now, let's not start the public attack/defense stuff.  Point him to the rules in a PM or report him to a moderator.  That'll remove the need for two pages of who-deserved-how-much debates.  This is a well-wishing and helpful-hint thread for Ms Amber.  Let's not ruin it, 'k?

Meanwhile, back on topic.. My mom always fed me 7-Up and/or ginger ale when I was sick.  While they both made me feel better, I can no longer drink them when I'm heathly.  When I do, my body expects to be sick and tries to compensate.  Stupid conditioned responses..

I'm surprised no one's suggested the ultimate solution yet: CHOKLIT!!

Chocolate cures all.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Arcalane on September 29, 2006, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 29, 2006, 01:59:42 PM
Quote from: Sheridan on September 29, 2006, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 29, 2006, 01:18:21 PM
[some nonsense]

I have 4 letters for you right now;
G T F O[/i]

If you're not going to contribute usefully, don't contribute at all. :rolleyes

While I agree that there seems to have been a big rise in nonsense posts lately, that does strike me as a bit harsh.

"There's no such thing as 'Overkill', only 'OPEN FIRE!' and 'I NEED TO RELOAD!'."
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Damaris on September 29, 2006, 05:28:55 PM
Something else to add to the puke list-

Consuming massive quantities of alcohol followed by a tums.

Very, very bad idea.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: skwerly on September 29, 2006, 05:54:21 PM
Quote from: Sheridan on September 29, 2006, 03:31:01 PM
"There's no such thing as 'Overkill', only 'OPEN FIRE!' and 'I NEED TO RELOAD!'."

(http://i10.tinypic.com/29f2po7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 29, 2006, 06:36:52 PM
Quote from: Damaris on September 29, 2006, 05:28:55 PM
Something else to add to the puke list-

Consuming massive quantities of alcohol followed by a tums.

Very, very bad idea.

Oooo. Yes, I haven't heard of many worse ideas, I'll have to admit that.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. :-)
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Zedd on September 29, 2006, 06:43:07 PM
QuoteOooo. Yes, I haven't heard of many worse ideas, I'll have to admit that.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. :-)

Is Llearch become C3PO?
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Nerikull on September 29, 2006, 07:25:25 PM
Quote from: Cvstos on September 27, 2006, 11:23:55 PM
That's The Bug.  It's been striking all over the Midwest lately.  I had it for a while.  It sucks.  :(  Just about everyone I know has caught it and either still has it or is getting over it.  I went through an entire box of tissues during one chem class.  It wasn't fun.  But you're not alone.  (I'm in NW Indiana.)

Heheh, a Lake County hoosier too? w00t for us!

I haven't gotten the Bug either, and I'm counting myself fortunate!  I hope you get better soon, Amber! *huggles*
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Boog on September 29, 2006, 07:38:10 PM
Bug going around the midwest? How far midwest? Please tell me it doesn't start as a sort of cold with a sore throat D:
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Allashambles on September 29, 2006, 08:31:55 PM
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Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: xHaZxMaTx on September 29, 2006, 08:36:56 PM
:U  How adowwable!
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Dakata on September 29, 2006, 08:45:06 PM
Quote from: Boogeyman on September 29, 2006, 07:38:10 PM
Bug going around the midwest? How far midwest? Please tell me it doesn't start as a sort of cold with a sore throat D:
Didn't Amber say she went to Indiana? D: That's like...right under the mitten-y place where I live, you know.

*Bleh* I hope you don't get uber-sick (Like me. D: I've been sick for over a week.), Amber.

...I better send Boogeyman some emails that have evil-sick-midwestern-draggy germs all over them...:B He probably -loves- icky-sicky emails! :B
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Cvstos on September 29, 2006, 08:59:50 PM
Quote from: Boogeyman on September 29, 2006, 07:38:10 PM
Bug going around the midwest? How far midwest? Please tell me it doesn't start as a sort of cold with a sore throat D:

Actually, yes it does.  You get a bit of post nasal drip, then a sore throat, and then it hits.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Boog on September 29, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
... Oh that is 32 flavors of not good *sneezes*
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Grenn on September 29, 2006, 10:37:39 PM
The sickness that is being discussed seems to have missed a part of the midwest. I'm in Northeast Illinois and nobody I know has it.

We're a wierd bio-free zone or something :lol:

But yes! Get well Amber!  :mowmeep
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ChaoSynergy on September 29, 2006, 10:47:36 PM
Sounds like you've got a touch of what I had the week before last, Amber.  If it's sinus congestion that's being the main bother, I suggest a product called Mucinex.  It's a VERY good expectorant, and one tablet is enough to liquefy all that's blocking everything in order for one to do a thorough cleansing, and breath properly.

Not to mention a little Vaporrub under the nose helps at night too.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Alondro on September 29, 2006, 11:00:46 PM
Quote from: Damaris on September 29, 2006, 05:28:55 PM
Something else to add to the puke list-

Consuming massive quantities of alcohol followed by a tums.

Very, very bad idea.

*Charline wonders if Kagemushi knows about that yet...*  If not, I'll make sure he finds out the hard way!  >:}  *Kage is known for imbibiing heavily on wine and sake at Anthrocon... actually, at any con.*   :3
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: admford on September 30, 2006, 06:27:20 PM
Quote from: Reese Tora on September 29, 2006, 12:33:56 PM
*jumps in rather late*

I've always noticed an improvement when I'm nauseous, if I drink something... maybe that's just me.  My family's always reccommended 7-up when you have an upset stomach.

Same here, I've been on so many operations, that my stomach was doing flip flops because of the anesthesia (strongest stuff they could get, two open heart operations). Any kind of non syrupy drink will do, as long as it's carbonated. 7-up and ginger ale are great. Though lately, tonic water has also helped me from time to time.

Also, other than liquids in your stomach, it's important to have something a bit more solid in you. I'm not saying a Beef sandwich. But at least a bit of Jello. In case you throw up again, it should be easier on you, so you won't end up dry heaving or coughing up acid/bile.

Once your stomach is better. There's one thing that will help your sinuses get much better, very fast. Sushi with an extra helping of wasabi sauce (though, the strong one). A good sushi meal, with tissues close by will have your sinuses emptied faster than any medicine.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Tiger_T on September 30, 2006, 07:23:06 PM
Well, bit late here.
I hope you feel better by now.
Being ill sucks. Get well soon.
:mowwink
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 30, 2006, 10:42:31 PM
I'm very sorry for my inane posting please forgive me. I was trying to make this fun for everybody. But I see you guys are way too serious here but that's my opinion here and I wish Amber to get well very soon. Again I was having a laugh here that's all but if you all look at it let's see those who take things very seriously and love to laugh and see the brighter things in life. Think about it for that moment and I apologize for my sense of humor in the forum...............
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Roureem Egas on September 30, 2006, 10:46:35 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 30, 2006, 10:42:31 PM
I'm very sorry for my inane posting please forgive me. I was trying to make this fun for everybody. But I see you guys are way too serious here but that's my opinion here and I wish Amber to get well very soon. Again I was having a laugh here that's all but if you all look at it let's see those who take things very seriously and love to laugh and see the brighter things in life. Think about it for that moment and I apologize for my sense of humor in the forum...............

Sounding like an idiot is not lightnening the mood. Plus, pretending to be sick strikes me as insensitive.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Aridas on September 30, 2006, 10:55:24 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 30, 2006, 10:42:31 PM
I'm very sorry for my inane posting please forgive me. I was trying to make this fun for everybody. But I see you guys are way too serious here but that's my opinion here and I wish Amber to get well very soon. Again I was having a laugh here that's all but if you all look at it let's see those who take things very seriously and love to laugh and see the brighter things in life. Think about it for that moment and I apologize for my sense of humor in the forum...............

Sense of humor? Where? I don't see any. All I see is this idiot.
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 30, 2006, 11:03:03 PM
Quote from: Roureem Egas on September 30, 2006, 10:46:35 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on September 30, 2006, 10:42:31 PM
I'm very sorry for my inane posting please forgive me. I was trying to make this fun for everybody. But I see you guys are way too serious here but that's my opinion here and I wish Amber to get well very soon. Again I was having a laugh here that's all but if you all look at it let's see those who take things very seriously and love to laugh and see the brighter things in life. Think about it for that moment and I apologize for my sense of humor in the forum...............

Sounding like an idiot is not lightnening the mood. Plus, pretending to be sick strikes me as insensitive.

No I'm just making the mood more lighter I know being sick sucks. But if you look at it having a good laugh will make you better it's scientificaly been proven with many patients watching the Three stooges laughing accelerating your body to heal quickly. If you don't beleive me then look it up at the web to see I don't lie and I don't lie to anybody I'm 100% truthful and honest through and through. And the prentinding to be sick and such I was trying to make Amber Laugh and see the brighter side of things. But if you see insensitivity on my part then that's not my intention. Then again there's an old saying you can't please everybody but I go on and continue to see the bright side of everything even death. So if you gonna chastise me go right ahead I have very thick skin and it dosen't bother me one bit....................

P.S.
Amber I hope you take plenty of hot liquids including sliced ginger mushed it up and put it in a pot of water and let it simmer up for half and hour and drink it it will help for the phelm. And no dairy of any kind including chocolate it will thicken the phelm................
Title: Re: The Sickness (Amber)
Post by: Unnatural Lump on October 02, 2006, 10:06:48 AM
Hope you get better soon amber-dee.