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Discussion Thread 🥞 Thursday 13 November 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (8 children)

Recommendations for covid cures solicited! Vaguely sensible things, not vinegar up yah clachah/s who am I kidding? Daft ideas go

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wish I could help, but I can't. So far I've missed having it. Sending get well soon vibes.

I seem to remember that icypoles/icecream apparently helps a bit with symptoms. Worth a try.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm on round 2 official, but probably 4. Pretty sure I spotted you at the thing, but piked on waving.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No probs - interesting crowd. Enjoyed a few convos with random strangers there. Loved the singing.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Where there is David there will be singing! And oft intentionally daft astrological predictions

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

My kind of guy

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago

I've had it twice. First time was very rough, solid 2 weeks of existing on the plane of pain.

Black lemon honey tea helps, if only to get sugar and water into you. Bread as it's a neutral inoffensive food. Lots of water, sleep whenever you can to jump forward in time.

Keep cosy and comfortable

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago

Chicken soup won’t cure you but it sure will make you feel better. Panadol or nurofen will help with fever and aches.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

You can kill it with chilli - not my idea

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

A cat applied to the lap as a makeshift heat pack.

Then snacks.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

every time I think I've had it I've tested neg. I think it's was just bad testing

I found lots of sleep, vit d , and drinking water helped the best

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Garlic and horseradish tablets to dry out the snot. Lots of fluids. Rest. Panadol. Eat little bits when you're feeling like it, I lived on rice crackers and cream cheese last time.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

Panadol or ibuprofen for fever. Difflam double strength throat spray. Decongestant or sinus rinse. Lots of fluids. Half of chemist warehouse.

Hope you feel better soon. Rest up!!