#cold and flu

[sicktember]

Sicktember 2024 Prompt-Based Resources to Help You Get Started! 💚

**Sicktember 2023 prompt-based resources can be found [Here]

Hangovers

What is a hangover [niaaa.nih.gov]

15 hangover horror stories [buzzfeed.com]

7 ways to cure your hangover [health.harvard.edu]

How to Write a Drunk Character [allwritealright.com]

Over Indulgence

Dealing with Food hangovers [health.usnews.com]

4 Ways to Stop Digestive Discomfort  [michiganmedicine.org]

I Ate Too Much. Now What Do I Do? [osfhealthcare.org]

Is It Possible… Stomach Explode? [popsci.com]

Campus/Con Crud

Crushing the Campus Crud [hercampus.com]

So What is Con Crud  [granitcon.com]

Coming Down With the Crud  [bmhsc.org]

Rogue Organs

What Is Appendicitis? [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Gallbladder Removal [nhs.uk]

Tonsillectomy [mayoclinic.org]

Spleen Problems and Removal [nhs.uk]

Dizziness/Vertigo

Understanding Vertigo [on.bluecross.ca]

Types of Vertigo [acare.abbott.com]

Dizziness vs. Vertigo [cornerstonephsio.com]

Medieval Treatment

Medicine in the Middle Ages [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

6 Medieval Medical Practices [guavahealth.com]

Healing Power of Maggots/Leeches (Modern) [mountainview-hospital.com]

When Medicine was Humorous [merryfarmer.wordpress.com]

Mononucleosis

About Mono [cdc.gov]

Mono For Teens [kidshealth.org]

How to Test for Mono [mountsinai.org]

Sick People Food

What People Around the World Eat When Sick [businessinsider.com]

Sick Day Foods Across the Globe  [nyubiteclub.com]

8 Best Foods to Eat When Feeling Sick [forbes.com]

Toxin/Poison

Poisons and Toxins [sciencelearn.org]

Poisoning. What The Doctors Do [thedoctorwillseeyounow.com]

Common HouseHold Poisons [cincinnatichildrens.org]

FAQs Carbon Monoxide Poisoning [cdc.gov]

Brain Fog/Spaced Out

What is Brain Fog [everydayhealth.com]

Understanding Brain Fog [henryford.com]

Causes of Zoning Out [verywellhealth.com]

Aches And Pains

What Causes Body Aches When Sick? [uclahealth.org]

5 Tips For Writing About Physical Pain [louiseharnbyproofreader.com]

Hypochondriac tendencies

Illness Anxiety Disorder [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Signs You May be a hypochondriac [centerforanxietydisorders.com]

10 Health Anxiety Myths  [happiful.com]

How To Write Anxiety [writerscookbook.com]

Anaphylactic Response

What is Anaphylaxis  [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Anaphylactic Shock: What You Need to Know [healthline.com]

Waiting Rooms

What happens in the emergency department [advocatehealth.com]

Triage and Emergency Assessment  [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Setting Description: Emergency Waiting Room [writershelpingwriters.net]

Summer Flu

Can You Get the Flu in the Summer? [verywellhealth.com]

Leisure Sickness  [avogel.ca]

Catching a Cold When It’s Warm [newsinhealth.nih.gov]

Heart Condition/Cardiac Arrest

Types of Heart Attacks [www.healthline.com]

Common Heart Conditions [summahealth.org]

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like? [health.clevelandclinic.org]

How to Describe a Heart Attack in a Story [writingtipsoasis.com]

Pulling a Ferris Bueller

Define Pulling a Ferris Bueller [urbandictionary.com]

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Summary [gradesaver.com]

10 Things Ferris Bueller Taught Us [dailyedge.ie]

A Note From the Mods [Tumblr Post]

Sick While Traveling

Take Steps to Stay Healthy While Traveling [cdc.gov]

Motion Sickness [sciencefocus.com]

How to Remove Vomit From Car Interior [wikihow.com]

Sick on Vacation Tips [apartmenttherapy.com]

Hospital Bed

How to Write a Hospital Scene [writersdigest.com]

Hospital Bed Components & Safety [robsonforensic.com]

9 Way to Help When Someone is Hospitalized [upstate.edu]

First Aid Kit

Make a First Aid Kit [redcross.org]

Travelers First Aid Kit [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Health Plan and First Aid for College [uh.edu]

Flushed Cheeks

Causes of Facial Flushing [verywellhealth.com]

What Can Cause Flushed Skin?  [medicalnewstoday.com]

Doctor's Note

Obtaining a Dr Note for Work [inhersight.com]

How to Get A Dr. Note for School  [solvhealth.com]

[lostlegendaerie]

Anyway, here's a listing for KN-95 masks for 25 cents each (as of 09-22-2024) from The Home Depot so USAmericans, stock up and protect yourselves and your neighbors!

Reminder that just wearing a mask and keeping your sinuses protected from cold, dry air can help keep you healthy! Mask up even if you're not feeling sick or have been exposed to anything recently. It's good for you!

[findingambrose49]

Ain't feelin' too mint? Proper bum deal, innit?

But when you’re Ambrose, blimey, it’s well harder.

How you s'posed to be fit and dirty when you’re poorly? You ain't.

Just gotta rest up, innit? Catchin' mad z's and chuggin' loads of water, love.

Big ups mates for hittn up me blog the last two days. Dat was some big traffic and likes

@gymspirationjocks @blake37 @goldenherc9 @hypnogear @polo-drone-071

[feelingpoorly]

5am flu update no one asked for:

Woke up absolutely sweating through my shirt. The sheets are damp with sweat and my t shirt is soaked.

I googled it, and apparently this is not uncommon with the flu, which even as a veteran sickfic writer, I did not know that

I also have the excellent luck of waking up with a migraine.

I have taken electrolytes and migraine meds (triptan)

Really not feeling very good right now. My nose is completely blocked, throat is on fire, now feeling sick from swallowing the meds and water

[yes-i-am-happyaspie]

Sicktember is the best!!! I’m so happy you made this a thing. However… I was left hungry for one particular thing. I really want to read Peter waking Tony up early on a school morning because he doesn’t feel good. Crawling into bed with him and maybe just going back to sleep. Do you know of any fics like this, or could you possibly consider one day down the road turning into a super short (few hundred words) fic??

Another mini-fic in the books. This one turned out so so utterly soft... There is no backstory. So this can be read as adopted Peter, or Peter simply spending a few nights at the tower. It's totally up to you! I hope the requesting anon finds this prompt fill and enjoys it!

You Will Never Be a Problem 869 words

Peter laid in his bed within Mr. Stark’s penthouse. It was five-forty-three. A full seventeen minutes before his alarm was set to go off. It was a school day. But as he remained still, staring at the ceiling, he wasn’t sure attending would be the best idea. His head was aching, his stomach was uneasy and despite the copious amounts of blankets he couldn’t seem to stop shivering. He rolled over onto his side, pulled the covers all the way up to his ears and squeezed his eyes closed. He could tough it out; try to rest for another fifteen minutes, then drag himself to class. He didn’t want to be an inconvenience. Although, he’d been informed from day one that he could never be such a thing.

‘You’re not a problem, Pete. You will never be a problem. I want you here.

Maybe it was the fever talking. Or maybe the words had finally sunk in. But at that moment, he believed it.

Peter slid out of bed, swiftly grabbed his outermost blanket, a soft plush throw and wound it around his shoulders. A chill ran up his spine, prompting him to pull it in a little more closely. He considered laying back down. He could ask FRIDAY to relay a message. But he was already up and Mr. Stark had said to come to him.

‘I’m here if you need anything, Buddy. I mean it. All you have to do is come to me.’

With a deep sigh, Peter dragged himself into the dimly lit hallway. He looked left, then right, trying to determine where to go. He assumed Mr. Stark was sleeping in the master bedroom. But really, it was just as likely that he was in the lab running on nothing but coffee and inspiration. He sucked in a breath and wandered toward Mr. Stark’s room. The door was cracked open just enough that if he peeked inside, he could see Mr. Stark lying on his side clutching his pillow. Soundly asleep.

For a moment Peter hesitated. He watched Mr. Stark’s chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. He wondered if he should go back to bed. He could turn off his alarm and have FRIDAY rouse him up when Mr. Stark was up. But something was stopping him. Perhaps it had to do with the way Mr. Stark had promised to be there for him, no matter the time.

‘Sleep schedule? What sleep schedule? Kid, I’m available to you day or night.’

With the hand that wasn’t holding the blanket in place, he pushed the door open. He carried himself to the edge of the bed and brought his lip between his teeth. “Mr. Stark?” he whispered. There was no reply. “Mr. Stark?” he tried again, just a little louder.

A small choked snore was followed by a yawn. Mr. Stark blinked his eyes open and ran a weary hand down his face. “Pete? What are you doing, Buddy? You okay?”

Even though Mr. Stark’s tone was gentle and kind, Peter found himself awash with a whole new wave of anxiety. He shifted his weight and lowered his gaze to the floor.

“Peter?”

“I-” Peter began. He looked up, one hand making its way to his queasy stomach. “I don’t feel good. I-”

Before he could complete his thought, Mr. Stark sat up, arm outstretched. Peter clamped his mouth shut, allowing the hand to press against his forehead. He both shudders and relaxes under the touch.

“You have a fever.”

Peter nodded in blind agreement. He’d suspected as much. He ached all the way down to his bones. “I don’t want to go to school.”

“Easy. I’ll make sure you have an excuse.” There were a few beats of silence. When Peter remained unmoving at the bedside, Mr. Stark smiled softly. “What else do you need, Bud? You didn’t wake me up for a doctor’s note.”

“I just-” Peter yawned. He shuffled his feet and tiredly planted himself on the edge of the large bed. “Can I have a hug?”

A contented sigh escaped Peter’s lips as he was engulfed by Mr. Stark’s arms. His body fell limp, the warmth and counter pressure offering a temporary reprieve from the relentless chills. His eyes closed without his permission, delivering him a hair's breadth away from sleep. It was warm and comfortable, and even as Mr. Stark released him, he didn’t want it to end. So, instead of standing up and trudging back to his own bed, he pulled his feet up onto Mr. Stark’s. He let go of his own blanket and wiggled his way under the heavy warm duvet.

“Comfy?” Mr. Stark questioned, as Peter nuzzled his face against the downy pillow. He hummed in response, too tired to say anything else. He felt a hand brush through his hair and relaxed. The mattress shifted beside him. Without thought he rolled over and tucked himself against Mr. Stark’s warm body.

“You really do feel terrible, huh, Buddy,” Mr. Stark murmured.

Peter hummed, his eyes fluttering open for only a second. “Feel better with you.”

“Yeah?” Mr. Stark chuckled. He might have said more. Peter wasn’t certain. He was already drifting back to sleep.

[thegikitiki]

Go Ahead, Indulge Yourself...

[idsff]

I'm so tired of being sick. My nose started running Saturday night and by Sunday woke up with a full on head cold. My nose was so runny but it was that really thin mucous that never stops dripping and no matter how often you blow, it's not super productive or efficient at getting rid of it. I had an important event I had to play keyboard (piano) for and by the end of everything I had a pile of used kleenex balls next to my sheet music. When I got back home I was struggling to get the door unlocked with my hands full and nose dripping down to my lip. And so many sneezes that day. I'd been putting off cleaning my car and was supposed to be training someone Monday, plus I was already a mess so decided to tackle dusting car. Intense allergies to dust plus having a cold equalled sneezing my head off for over 30 minutes and spraying all over my car that I was trying to clean. Monday was killer headache that I still can't seem to shake and developed bronchitis like I always do. Honestly, I feel awful and just want cuddles. I'm not as sneezy as with the beginning of the cold, but still more sneezy than normal. I have a cough and my throat and lungs are sore, and my voice sometimes cracks and goes in and out.

[hcm92random]

the second worst thing about my good ear being blocked during a cold/flu is that i can't hear shit because i'm basically now completely deaf

the WORST thing about my good ear being blocked during a cold is that i can hear my own sniffy rattling breathing and i have misophonia

kill

me

[friday-tea]

Sinus Relief

We live on this stuff through convention season, smoke season, allergy attacks…it’s just the best! 🥰🍵

[eatclean-bewhole]

Let’s talk about the real reason for cold and flu season: excessive sugar consumption during the holidays & low Vitamin D levels can weaken your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to colds and the flu?

Here’s why….

Sugar overload 🍪🍬🍰🍭🧁

Too much sugar suppresses your white blood cells, which are your immune system’s frontline defense. It can take hours for your immunity to recover after a sugar-heavy treat.

Low Vitamin D ☀️

Shorter days and less sunlight often mean a drop in Vitamin D levels, which are critical for immune health. Without enough, your body struggles to fight off infections effectively.

Stay healthy this season!

✔️ Balance those holiday sweets with nutrient-dense meals. Eat your veggies first!

✔️ Get outside during the day for sunlight, even if it’s chilly. Bundle up in a warm blanket and bring your tea.

✔️ Consider a Vitamin D supplement to keep levels optimal throughout the winter.

✔️ Prioritize rest, hydration, and stress management.

Take care of your immune system, so it can take care of you!

[post-apocalypse-blogger]

You know what's funny about the apocalypse is that I don't catch colds at all anymore. I guess the cold and flu can't spread if there's nobody around to spread it to. The only time I get sick at all anymore is when I accidentally breathe in the outside air for too long or eat food that's not cooked all the way

[findingambrose49]

Still bouncin' back, but the geezer's lookin' after Ambrose proper.

His kindness is well fit and I’m lovin’ it, gettin' proper healthy from his vibes.

Oh, and did I say how cheeky he makes me feel? Can't wait to jump on him again and get me fill-up, innit?!

CHAVFORMATION

@gymspirationjocks @hypnogear

[feelingpoorly]

im sick

so tune in for a real time sickfic :P

My partner has been sick for a couple days with quite a bad flu type thing. Today it really decided to ramp things up, he sounds really congested and sniffly, so this evening after finishing work I walked to the store to get him some supplies. Throat sweets, decongestion tablets/ sprays, paracetomol, electrolytes, chicken soup, broth, jelly and ice cream so that it's easy on his throat

I kinda knew I wasn't exactly feeling my best, but I kinda never do lol, I though it was mostly just migraine related as things are sliding downhill with that again

Anyone once I got to the store, I started feeling super lightheaded and just… not good.

After nearly passing out on the way down the escalator, long story short, my sick partner, who I was supposed to be taking care of, had to come and get me in the car 🫠

So a classic trope of caretaker turned sickie, I’ve ended up in need of the supplies I’d gone out to buy him. I’m just surprised how quickly it came on. My throat doesn’t feel good and I just feel totally exhausted.

So currently in bed, under the duvet with an electrolyte drink (similar to Gatorade). It’s 8pm and I haven’t eaten anything yet today. I didn’t even notice because I guess just wasn’t hungry

Anyway, I feel like shit lol. I’ll share more updates as things progress

[cosmicallysick]

On my hands and knees begging the manufacturers of cold and flu medicine to make a syrup that doesn’t taste like it’ll kill you

[thicc-astronaut]

we're getting into cold and flu season and I'm paranoid because the last time I had a cold I was just miserable for two weeks straight

[renaissance-painting]

I get sick and all of a sudden I’m all into these holistic woman - I’m doing lymph node draining and following white woman doing qigong. I’m making their herbal teas and eating honey by the spoon full cause some woman said I should. It’s not that I’m not anti-vax or anti-medication I just personally always think cold medication makes me feel worse so we try the alternatives 🤷