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I've been sick with flu and horrible cough....seems like forever. My diaphragm hurts from the constant constant awful gut wrenchin coughing. The meds are barely surpressing it.

I'm having a ton of gas (I'm starting Probiotics now) and a lot of left shoulder pain.

Anyone else having band issues because of illness and any suggestions beyone the hot pack and ibiprofen?

Thanks,

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I don't have issues yet, but it is a constant worry. I was banded a week ago Monday, and that same day, one of my daughters tested positive for influenza A, and a day later,another daughter became ill. We thought she also had the dreaded flu but turns out she "just" has a sinus infection and bronchitis.

Every day, I have been super diligent about handwashing, samnitizing, running the vaporizer in my bedroom, and taking my airborne. I have asthma, soI feel like it is hanging over my head.

The main question I have for you is -- what kind of meds are you taking? I can no longer take OTC cough meds - they are just inefective for me. I also have a good tolerance for RX meds, so my favorite is phenergan with codeine. Given the circumstances, I wouldn't think a doctor would complain about giving it to you, as long as you can handle the codeine.

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