JayneNZ Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Seeking advice from senior members or anyone who has experienced this. I'm on Day 5 and I woke up this morning feeling like I'd been run over by a bus. I felt like I had full on flu. Have been sniffy and coughing and feels like there's an elephant on my chest. I have had a pain in my back (lung area) for the last day and it's still there and hurts like crazy. SO. I'm an RN and know what a chest infection presents like. When I went to work tonight my colleagues also diagnosed a chest infection - so I took an antibiotic and have some more to continue for a couple of days if needed. However, I was wondering if this could actually be part of the massive detox that I am putting myself through and not 'clinically' a chest infection?? It makes sense to me but I also don't want to make myself sicker by ignoring anything. And don't say go to the doctor - I'm a nurse, we don't go to doctors unless we're dying lol Has anyone ever come across something like this before?? Could a big detox like this bring on such a big reaction?? Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Jayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayneNZ Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sorry should have probably said that I haven't had any cold or flu symptoms in the days leading up to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresanita Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The flu-like symptoms are not unusual...the pain is concerning, but as a fellow RN I will say (and you KNOW this!)..now that you've started the antibiotics...finish them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I came down with a horrible head cold on day 10. It lasted forever. I'm not sure if it was detox or just bad timing. Ironic because one of the things I wanted to get rid of on W30 was sinus congestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 9, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2013 Being a little tired and sluggish, yes. Having a mildly upset stomach, yes. Feeling a little achey, yes. But what you are describing is overly intense for detox from SAD foods. I would not bet on what you are experiencing being a simple detox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayneNZ Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Oh terrific!! Thanks for your input everyone - then if I can't put it down to detox it must be an infection. And yes, I will finish the course of antibiotics now (Don't nurses make BAD patients??!!) So, lots and lots of water and antibiotics and keep eating clean - it's got to be helping in the long run! Thanks again everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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