How effective is a (few) hot whiskeys for the Flu ?

**BOUNCER** · 12-17-2003, 06:56 PM

**** I'm in a heap here. My army doc recommended I take a few stiff whiskeys with honey, cloves and boiling water then take to the bed with plenty of fluids. I'm feeling **** drunk at least, will I have the Flu plus a hang over?, only time will tell.... Poor ol' bouncer

**Dude-Man** · 12-17-2003, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Bouncer AKA bouncer

**** I'm in a heap here. My army doc recommended I take a few stiff whiskeys with honey, cloves and boiling water then take to the bed with plenty of fluids. I'm feeling **** drunk at least, will I have the Flu plus a hang over?, only time will tell.... Poor ol' bouncer

just drink a litre of gatorade before you hit the sack.

***Pheedno*** · 12-17-2003, 07:44 PM

I do brandy and honey and it does the body good. So soothing for a good noghts rest

**abstrack** · 12-17-2003, 08:59 PM

nothing like a hot toddy to sweat out the ole' flu bug, worked wonders for me..

**Mr. Death** · 12-17-2003, 09:05 PM

A couple shots of whiskey are good for everything. Make sure it's that good Kentucky Bourbon though.

**Doc M** · 12-17-2003, 11:16 PM

Too much whiskey= Flu + Hangover..

Not what I would recommend, but whatever works for you..

A better plan would be to drink some fluids, Gatorade is a great choice to keep your electrolytes stable, ibuprofen for aches, and a good sleep aid like Tylenol PM which will help with the aches and the restlessness that usually accompanies the flu..If you are experiencing nausea, OTC Emetrol is fairly effective, but a Doctor prescribed dose of Phenergan is the best route if you make a trip to the Doctor's office..Biggest thing is to make sure you DO NOT become dehydrated, especially if you are experiencing vomiting and diarrhea..

Doc M

**saboudian** · 12-18-2003, 12:28 AM

Irish are ya?

**groverman1** · 12-23-2003, 01:27 AM

Doc slowly showing us himself. It's the sun in my face pose. Hydration is what it's all about with the flu as the doc said. I dont see a prob with one hot n totty. Will ease irritation of the throat, make you a little tired and shouldnt dehydrate too much. Just one. I def would not drink one if you r severely dehydrated.