Training while sick

[SBruss]

I get extremely sore throats that go up into my ears. Its hard to do anything let alone workout. Does anybody have any secrets to end this pain as soon as possible and get me back into the gym?

 

[gautho]

Ask your Dr. for a Z-pack, it's a 5 day course of antibiotics.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I would use listerine and swish it around in the back of your throat for 45 seconds or so. That helps kill any bacteria and prevents strep from forming. Although if it's really bad you should be on an antibiotic. Strep throat can get ugly real quick. I would also talk to a doctor about this. Frequent sore throats and ear infections are not a good thing. It could also be a dental problem that needs to be addressed (ie: a rotted tooth can cause this).

As for training, I would rest. Your body is under so much stress trying to fight an infection, why make it work harder? Besides it's a good way to get others at the gym sick.

 

[SBruss]

I am resting right now. I just can't stand to be out of the gym and losing my progress. As for the dental thing my teeth are very healthy, so I don't think that is the prob.

 

[camshaft]

being sick sucks. food poisoning damn near wrecked my last cycle

 

[SBruss]

Ask your Dr. for a Z-pack, it's a 5 day course of antibiotics.

What is a Z-pack?

 

[BuildUp]

could be food poisoning..kinda sounds like what you described. sorry bro. get well soon.

 

[gautho]

What is a Z-pack?

A broad spectrum 5 day course of antibiotics. Good for pharyxngitis, sinusitis, and other upper respiratory infections.

 

[gautho]

could be food poisoning..kinda sounds like what you described. sorry bro. get well soon.

Food poisoning is usually associated with some nausea and vomiting with GI upset, this sounds like something upper respiratory.

 

[SBruss]

Food poisoning is usually associated with some nausea and vomiting with GI upset, this sounds like something upper respiratory.

Yeah I don't have any nausea at all. Its just my throat and now going into my ear.