Question 1

could i breastfeed if i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Possible but depends: If you have a disease that you are supposed to be quarrantined, that's one thing, but a garden-variety cold, you're actually passing along some immunity in your breast milk.

Question 2

is it ok  to breastfeed if i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breastfeeding when you are sick is usually recommended and can provide your infant with protective antibodies.  There are some medications that your doctor may prescribe that are not safe for the infant if you are breastfeeding.  Let your doctor know that you are nursing and they will either use a different medicine or tell you to "pump and dump" while on that medicine.

Question 3

what to do if i am sick and really scared!!!?

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Get medical eval: if you are feeling significantly ill.  Getting the help you need is likely to reduce your level of anxiety. Take care.

Question 4

i have flu i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Well ...: If you have the influenza virus, then you are sick for now. Hope that helps.

Question 5

why do i crave miso every time i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Hmm?: This is a guess on my part. I am a miso lover. Perhaps this soup doesn't require much energy to digest, thus it is easy on the stomach. Perhaps the warm moisture acts like a humidifier. Perhaps you feel nurtured when you sip it (like chicken noodle soup). Or maybe it's that you know it is healthy. I think it is a good choice on your part - even it i don't know why you crave it.

Question 6

why do i feel very hungry when i am sick ?

Accepted Answer

Good: Dont know why, but really its a good sign. Usually its the other way round.

Question 7

i am sick of feeling so sad all the time. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Get help: Go talk to someone that can help!  it can be a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist, but get started as soon as you can!  you are not alone and there is a way to get better!  stay safe!

Question 8

what to do if i am sick of being fat i need help please?

Accepted Answer

Nutritionist: A consultation with a nutritionist would be a great place to start your journey in to a better way of eating. Your primary healthcare provider should be able to help you arrange this.  Regular aerobic exercise is equally important in your overall plan.  Many state health departments have free access to healthy lifestyle programs.

Question 9

should i avoid contact with animals, including pets, if i am sick with covid-19?

Accepted Answer

Yes:: The CDC recommends isolating yourself from people and pets as much as possible if you have COVID-19.
See https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Question 10

i am sick for over a week before/during ovulation - is it normal to get sicker during this time as you get older?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Every ones body ages differently.
This is a common complain I hear from patients.

Embrace your maturity, and always remember:

The alternative to growing old is not good!!

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