OT Making It Through Practise/tryouts When Sick?

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Jul 12, 2012
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Hey everyone. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but this is the closest thing I saw.

I'm on an All-Star Team, Senior 4, and it's my first year at this new gym. We had tryouts a few months ago, and I made both rounds, and am now on the team. Unfortunately, the Senior Co-Ed 5, didn't have many boys tryout, and the owner of the facility has decided to merge our two teams, leaving us with approximately 35 athletes, with a max of of 21. Tonight is the new round of tryouts since they need a a 'set in stone' team to begin putting together our routine. This wouldn't be too daunting, except I've come down with the flu; aches and pains, sore throat, exhaustion and a runny nose. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had some tips to make it through the practise. It is not an option to stay home, and I'm in desperate need of something to keep me going. Do you have any medications, home remedies or advice?

Thank you so much,
Lily
 
Try and get as much rest as possible before you go, take cold pills and decongestants.
Also, if you can, a hot bath will relax your muscles, bring down a fever, and the steam with help loosen up all the mucus. (definitely do it after tryouts!)
Tryouts are just gonna suck. You just have to push through and try your hardest as if you're not sick. Bring a box of tissues if you need them and drink LOTS of water.
Good luck!
 
This may sound weird, but take an epsom salt bath. Epsom salt works wonders. You can get it really cheap at almost any store. It really relaxes your muscles and helps soothe the pains. I would say to take mucinex! That stuff literally works so well that my nose is dripping after I take it. But most of all, just get rest. It's the best cure for being sick. good luck! :)
 
Lots of hot fluids and a nettie pot a few times a day. They are disgusting but using a sinus rinse gets everything out. Good luck, the timing of being sick stinks but you'll get through it.
 
Is it possible that because you are young, you don't think your instructors would understand how sick you are and make an allowance for you or a make-up date? Please give it a shot before trying out while you are under the weather.
 
Also consider that your coaches know all of you. You've all been practicing for some time. It's likely they already know who most of the people on the team will be. Don't stress out too much, they already know your skills. Talk to them, explain that you're sick, and push through to the best of your ability.
 
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