As nasty as it may be i also cough up mucus every now and then and i imagine that to be flu-like side effects, And it's bad because the cough hurts because im coughing so hard that it hurts my braincells lol, and gives me a headache until i take relief pills.

Is there any food/Pill or technique known that i can use to help myself stop coughing? I honestly had no idea coughing could be this bad

Sounds like you could have a chest infection, don't leave it too much longer before you see a doctor,Mine always eases with steam as it makes the mucus easier to cough up and stops that awful dry cough.
try a steamy bath or a bowl full of hot water with a towel over your head ….breath in the steam.
Turn your heating right down (and put a jumper on) as heating will dry the air too much , put some bowls of water around near the radiators (if you really have to keep them on) to increase the humidity
I dont find cough remedies help.
If it carries on or gets worse see your doc straight away.

For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting gifts until Christmas Eve. It's as if they are all frozen in some kind of Ebenezerian Time Warp until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th, when they - with amazing calm - call other errant men and plan for a last-minute shopping spree.

Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. (You might think this would send them into a fit of panic and guilt, but my husband tells me it's an enormous relief because it lessens the 11th hour decision-making burden.)

On this count alone, I'm convinced Santa is a woman. Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the bag. Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all, there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and strapped on to the rear bumper of the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already be on the way to the taxidermist.

Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have transportation problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions. Add to this the fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney, where the Bob Vila-like Santa would stop to inspect and repaint bricks in the flue. He would also need to check for carbon monoxide fumes in every gas fireplace, and get under every Christmas tree that is crooked to straighten it to a perfectly upright 90-degree angle.

Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man: -

* Men can't pack a bag.
* Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
* Men would feel their masculinity is threatened having to be seen with all those elves.
* Men don't answer their mail.
* Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described, even in jest, as anything remotely resembling a "bowl full of jelly."
* Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
* Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their ability to pick up women.
* Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.

I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men………

- Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous. Definite guy.
- Cupid flies around carrying weapons.
- Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers. Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test.

But not St. Nick. Not a chance.

As long as we have each other, good will, peace on earth, faith and Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas Song," it probably makes little difference what gender Santa is. I just wish she'd quit dressing like a guy!!!

LOVE IT!!!!

1. Go buy a thermometer from the store if you don't have one
2. Take her temperature every hour to two hours. Don't give her tylenol unless she has a fever of above 101ºF. When you are sick, your body produces a fever to help fight the infection. You don't want to bring the fever down unless it's becoming too high (like I said, above 101ºF).
3. The hot/cold feelings are due to the fever. Again, you want that fever to help fight the infection. Keep her under a blanket and if she is too hot, have her drink cold water or put a wet rag on her head. Making the room really cold is going to make the infection worse.
4. MAKE SURE she drinks lots and lots of fluids. If she can't keep them down, at least make sure she drinks a spoonful of water every 15 minutes. She'll never get better if she gets dehydrated.
5. Try to make her eat something if she can. Rice, bananas, and applesauce are the traditional "anti-nausea" foods, and have the vitamins and minerals that she has been losing from vomiting and needs to get back.

If you follow these directions, she should start to get better in a few days, but if she gets worse, TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL. Yes, it will cost money and yes, it will put you further in debt, but what's worse to you: stressing about how to pay a bill, or possibly letting your girlfriend die?

1. Go buy a thermometer from the store if you don't have one
2. Take her temperature every hour to two hours. Don't give her tylenol unless she has a fever of above 101ºF. When you are sick, your body produces a fever to help fight the infection. You don't want to bring the fever down unless it's becoming too high (like I said, above 101ºF).
3. The hot/cold feelings are due to the fever. Again, you want that fever to help fight the infection. Keep her under a blanket and if she is too hot, have her drink cold water or put a wet rag on her head. Making the room really cold is going to make the infection worse.
4. MAKE SURE she drinks lots and lots of fluids. If she can't keep them down, at least make sure she drinks a spoonful of water every 15 minutes. She'll never get better if she gets dehydrated.
5. Try to make her eat something if she can. Rice, bananas, and applesauce are the traditional "anti-nausea" foods, and have the vitamins and minerals that she has been losing from vomiting and needs to get back.

If you follow these directions, she should start to get better in a few days, but if she gets worse, TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL. Yes, it will cost money and yes, it will put you further in debt, but what's worse to you: stressing about how to pay a bill, or possibly letting your girlfriend die?

Anyways guys if there any of you with experience in medicine or know what you are talking please reply, thank you.

Generally the difference between a cold and flu are that flu has a very sudden onset, and a high fever.

What you are describing sounds more like a bad cold, although the headache and stiff neck are concerning me. They could be symptoms of meningitis. Or it is possible that the stiff neck is a result of sleeping so deeply from being ill, that you caused muscle cramps in your neck.

Just to be safe, go to a doctor or after-hours clinic.

If you have flu, you are early enough to take Tamiflu, which will reduce the severity of your symptoms and reduce the likelihood of secondary infections such as pneumonia setting in.

Be sure to tell the doctor about your stiff neck and headache so you can be cultured for meningitis. This can be a very serious illness that can cause long-term problems, and in some cases, death.

Don't wait to see if things get worse. Go to a doctor as soon as possible.

I used to take Lemsip before I was pregnant which cleared it up straight away is it still ok to take?

I would not take that unless your doc has said its ok. Tylenol is what i know of thats ok for you to take make sure its regular though.