Thread: Fighting off a Cold/Creeping Crud

It gets harder as you get older. Last March I had Whooping Cough. I was supposed to be on vacation, but instead, spent that week in bed.

Last Monday night, I felt the cold coming on. This time, I was better prepared not to let it progress into something more severe. On Wednesday I skipped choir (a rarity) and on Thursday I slept 14 hours. Friday I slept 12 hours. Drifted in and out Saturday. On Sunday, I slept 11 hours.

I still feel drained. Viruses usually have a ten day shelf life. Looking forward to this one being over.

What's a crud?

Originally Posted by TheFuhrer02

What's a crud?

A good example is a cold that weakens the immune system, allowing in associated conditions, such as bronchitis or walking pneumonia. I have to consider that as I inherited bad bronchial tubes from my father and right now I sound like Froggy from the Little Rascals because of the coughing.

I see. So is it some sort of slang term?

I first picked it up from a sister of mine. I googled it and it means other things.

In my case, it's a reality that other things can come in. In January 2001, I barely survived a bout with SARS. I slept through the month of April 1992. In October 1982, I was so sick that the military called my mom and told her to be prepared for bad news. I was out of action three weeks that time.

Wow, you have been through a lot. All the more it makes believe that you can endure this one. Keep safe!