Would you rather have a short intense or a long milder illness?

[asp3]

Of course none of us wants to be ill and I wish everyone the best health they can have.

I'm going into my fifth week of a cold/RSV infection and I'm getting so damned tired of it. I'm realizing I would have much rather had a short intense illness up for up to four days rather than this. This is the longest I have ever been ill. I've had some illness which lasted up to 2 weeks and some where I was sick for a week had three healthy days followed by another week of sickness. But nothing ever like this. There were three days when I was feeling like I was starting to get health but it call came crashing down on the fourth day.

 

[Wendy51088]

I've been getting pneumonia from the smoke in wildfires during summer. The last bout lasted so long I was going crazy. I'd much rather have a short intense illness.

 

[astralcat]

I would rather suffer through a few days or even a week, knowing good health was around the corner, than have a long milder illness that would take the joy out of living as it dragged on and on.

 

[Imogene]

As a child , I almost died from rheumatic fever. It was a long and grueling recovery. Mom had to teach me how to walk again, since there was no money for physical therapy. She also tutored me so I wouldn’t fail first grade. I have never forgotten that.

I have had short bouts of bronchial issues and food poisoning— I will take those over extended illness any day. Especially now that I am old. Extended illnesses aren’t good for anyone, especially the elderly.

 

[hollydolly]

I've been getting pneumonia from the smoke in wildfires during summer. The last bout lasted so long I was going crazy. I'd much rather have a short intense illness.

Wendy where do you live ?.. you don't have to say exactly

 

[asp3]

As a child , I almost died from rheumatic fever. It was a long and grueling recovery. Mom had to teach me how to walk again, since there was no money for physical therapy. She also tutored me so I wouldn’t fail first grade. I have never forgotten that.

I have had short bouts of bronchial issues and food poisoning— I will take those over extended illness any day. Especially now that I am old. Extended illnesses aren’t good for anyone, especially the elderly.

Sounds like you had an amazing mom.

 

[Aunt Bea]

For me it would depend on the type of illness.

I can put up with a lot but anything that restricts my breathing is particularly difficult for me.

 

[DaveA]

For me it would depend on the type of illness.

I can put up with a lot but anything that restricts my breathing is particularly difficult for me.

Haven't had that particular problem (breathing difficulty) but it sounds like a miserable condition.
I'm 92 and often wonder what'll finish me off ?

 

[Teacher Terry]

I would much rather have a short and more intense illness. Eight years ago I had the flu for a month and lost 20 pounds. My insides hurt for two more weeks after that. It was awful.

 

[DailyArtsyCrafter]

Whichever one would be less painful.

 

[MarciKS]

I prefer short and intense. I was off work for a month and a half when I had pnuemonia.

 

[RambleTamble]

Of course none of us wants to be ill and I wish everyone the best health they can have.

I'm going into my fifth week of a cold/RSV infection and I'm getting so damned tired of it. I'm realizing I would have much rather had a short intense illness up for up to four days rather than this. This is the longest I have ever been ill. I've had some illness which lasted up to 2 weeks and some where I was sick for a week had three healthy days followed by another week of sickness. But nothing ever like this. There were three days when I was feeling like I was starting to get health but it call came crashing down on the fourth day.

Maybe you should go to the doctor and get a prescription for some antibiotics. Sometimes our bodies need a little help getting better.

 

[MarciKS]

Maybe you should go to the doctor and get a prescription for some antibiotics. Sometimes our bodies need a little help getting better.

they don't give antibiotics for rsv cuz it's a viral infection.

 

[RambleTamble]

they don't give antibiotics for rsv cuz it's a viral infection.

I didn't know that.

 

[Lawrence00]

Short and intense often means extra danger so I'll go with long with cussing every day.

 

[WheatenLover]

Of course none of us wants to be ill and I wish everyone the best health they can have.

I'm going into my fifth week of a cold/RSV infection and I'm getting so damned tired of it. I'm realizing I would have much rather had a short intense illness up for up to four days rather than this. This is the longest I have ever been ill. I've had some illness which lasted up to 2 weeks and some where I was sick for a week had three healthy days followed by another week of sickness. But nothing ever like this. There were three days when I was feeling like I was starting to get health but it call came crashing down on the fourth day.

That sounds so miserable. I hope you get better soon.

Short and intense is my preference. I can always take NyQuil so I can sleep at night.

Long illnesses make me crazy. It starts to feel like I will always be sick with a bad cold.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

It's a hypothetical, since we don't get to choose. I was diagnosed with the flu on or about Jan. 9th, and the doctor gave me generic tamiflu - told me I would be okay in one week. It sort of worked out that way, and yet it's a month later and I still don't have all my energy back.

 

[Amanda76]

I never got any illnesses for long time despite of my advanced age. No illnesses for the past 15 years. But, I fractured the heel(2 places) of my right foot. I spent a little more than 3 months, wheelchair and other walking assistances. Now, I can walk, but seems more time to able to walk as normally as prior to the injury, both inside and outside. It might be much, much better if I got a bad-flu rather the broken foot. But, I accept the reality, my age started catching-up which I starting losing 'good balance. I need to be more careful and slow-down all around me.

 

[asp3]

Maybe you should go to the doctor and get a prescription for some antibiotics. Sometimes our bodies need a little help getting better.

I've been and it's a viral not bacterial so unfortunately antibiotics don't help. I've got a few things that helped reduce some symptoms but hasn't eliminated them.

 

[asp3]

An update for those who might be following. I feel the best I have in a couple of weeks. I'm still a bit worn down but the RSV/cold symptoms have been reduced quite a bit. I saw the doctor yesterday and she gave me antibiotics because I had signs of a sinus infection. I also got a different inhaler and that has almost completely eliminated my wheezing. So I've got a fairly major positive improvement. I'm still taking it easy because I don't want to get sick again.

 

[OldOld]

I wouldcrather have an active and healthy life. , then have a fatal heart attack while I am in sleep, and I die.

 

[DailyArtsyCrafter]

I never got any illnesses for long time despite of my advanced age. No illnesses for the past 15 years. But, I fractured the heel(2 places) of my right foot. I spent a little more than 3 months, wheelchair and other walking assistances. Now, I can walk, but seems more time to able to walk as normally as prior to the injury, both inside and outside. It might be much, much better if I got a bad-flu rather the broken foot. But, I accept the reality, my age started catching-up which I starting losing 'good balance. I need to be more careful and slow-down all around me.

How did you fracture your heel? I've always been a fast mover, walker, turner, twister, grabber, reacher, etc. Just a swift person. Now at 68, I try to be aware and move slower, do full turns rather than twisting, etc.

I know that as we age, it's easier to break and sprain things. I noticed my joints creak more when I move certain ways. Just today, I was zipping around my apartment doing things. As I turned towards the closet in the bedroom, I felt a little pain somewhere in my ankle or foot.

Noticed I was twisting quickly, pivoting. I immediately stopped and turned full on. Heavy-handed people do everything so heavily and quickly. It was ok when I was 38.

 

[hearlady]

It's hard to answer but I guess I'd choose shorter, more intense. Knocking on wood....just in case.