Do you get ill often?

Sifter22 · 19/05/13 - 20:34

I come across some people and if a virus is going around, they've had it. Or like there's always a 'cold' or something wrong.

I never get any of these types of things, colds, flu, trendy viruses. It's not like I like a healthy lifestyle either, I drink and smoke a lot.

Maybe some people just like to complain! Or maybe we're now living in a society of hypochondricas :eek:

[Deleted User] · 19/05/13 - 20:39

I often confuse feeling tired with feeling ill. But generally I don't actually get ill often just now and then. Some people I know seem to be ill every day of the year according to them.

annette kurten · 19/05/13 - 20:40

i`m rarely physically sick.

BadLadAsh · 19/05/13 - 20:43

I'm never hardly physically ill, mentally though is a different matter :sleep:

Andrue · 19/05/13 - 20:45

Almost never. Haven't even had a cold for a couple of years.

fefster · 19/05/13 - 20:53

I'm pretty susceptible unfortunately and when I do get it, it's usually worse than everyone else.

It's probably an anaemia thing - I'm always anaemic on and off, but I suspect I don't have the strongest of immune systems.

Everyone is different I guess.

greendayfan6 · 19/05/13 - 20:53

I have noticed people who eat animal products get ill a lot.

Pete Grain · 19/05/13 - 20:58

I get ill probably same percentage as anyone.

One thing is different to most though...an inability to puke.

Seriously. Cannot vomit period. If you think that's good..trust me, it's NOT.

Other than that anomaly - as sick and healthy as the rest of us.

Mr Dangerous · 19/05/13 - 20:58

I don't get ill that often, get a cold maybe once a year and a touch of Hay Fever which is manageable.

[Deleted User] · 19/05/13 - 21:00

I just get ill and take time off work in February..I hate that month

, always seems to be February each year for me lol

Im hardkley ever ill, i just get the odd cold , but just go to work and moan

[Deleted User] · 19/05/13 - 21:05

My immune system is hopeless, any hint of a cold/bug going around I'm guaranteed to get it. I work in a hospital so it's not helpful

BirthdayGirl · 19/05/13 - 21:08

I very rarely get ill - havent had a cold in donkeys years.

I am, however, very unsympathetic with people who DO get ill and go on about it. I've got no patience with them! LOL

RAINBOWGIRL22 · 19/05/13 - 21:14

I remember only once in my adult life actually being sick and I've only has they shites once as well (separate occasions)

Not even had a cold since before I was preggers so well over a year now.

I haven't had any childhood illnesses.

I have however had the flu once when I was 12 and it was the most poorly I have ever, ever been.

I am pretty healthy though - I don't smoke, I rarely drink and I eat quite well.

yellowpark · 19/05/13 - 21:19

Sifter22 wrote: »

I come across some people and if a virus is going around, they've had it. Or like there's always a 'cold' or something wrong.

I never get any of these types of things, colds, flu, trendy viruses. It's not like I like a healthy lifestyle either, I drink and smoke a lot.

Maybe some people just like to complain! Or maybe we're now living in a society of hypochondricas :eek:

I'm like you OP, fingers cross to remain the same.

there's this work colleague who always sick, always have time off even after we've had a long half term break, something is always wrong, She's a female.

BirthdayGirl · 19/05/13 - 21:29

yellowpark wrote: »

there's this work colleague who always sick, always have time off even after we've had a long half term break, something is always wrong, She's a female.

We've got one of those in our office....every month or so, she'll ring up with "stomach cramps" or "getting a severe headache"....:yawn:

Take a pill and get on with it love!

trinity2002 · 19/05/13 - 21:53

Recently, yes.

I think I've been to the GP more times this year than I've been for the previous 35 years of my life.

big brother 9 · 19/05/13 - 21:54

headaches and flu symptoms but thats it really, oh and hayfever

blueblade · 20/05/13 - 00:42

Sifter22 wrote: »

I come across some people and if a virus is going around, they've had it. Or like there's always a 'cold' or something wrong.

I never get any of these types of things, colds, flu, trendy viruses. It's not like I like a healthy lifestyle either, I drink and smoke a lot.

Maybe some people just like to complain! Or maybe we're now living in a society of hypochondricas :eek:

Not very often, no. Pleased to say, and touching wood as I'm saying it.

benjamini · 20/05/13 - 00:44

No. Old but healthy. Flu twice. I'm am very fortunate indeed.

SULLA · 20/05/13 - 01:15

I am a drain on the national health

[Deleted User] · 20/05/13 - 01:18

greendayfan6 wrote: »

I have noticed people who eat animal products get ill a lot.

How can you notice that enough to be able to make a statement about it?

izanami · 20/05/13 - 03:36

I get poorly at the drop of a hat, so does my youngest. Anything going around and we are guaranteed to get it.

[Deleted User] · 21/05/13 - 01:13

I am a total hypochondriac but in actual fact I rarely get ill, one cold a year if that and never a really bad one, haven't thrown up in over 7 years either, I spend all my time worrying I have way more serious illnesses.

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