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So how long does this flu hang on?

tends2dogs — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:55:01 GMT

My husband came down with it this morning.....first the chills and now a fever. Are we looking at a week?????

TIA

Re: So how long does this flu hang on?

Bigbro — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:06:58 GMT

I would say a week. My husband started New Years Day and still recovering. He actually was at work and someone had to drive him home. He was dizzy ,disoriented and sounded drunk. I took him to the doctors, 103.5 temp. He was put on Tamiflu pills right away. His temp is down but coughing like crazy. I was sick from Monday to yesterday, coughing very very bad and fever and tired and wanted to sleep. I even had a flu shot is year !

Re: So how long does this flu hang on?

MargieRJ — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:08:45 GMT

Many flu's can have symptoms that last at least a week. You can also have lingering fatigue for much longer. Make sure he gets lots of rest, fluids, eats lightly and doesn't go back to work too early.

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MargieRJ — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:11:30 GMT

Watch for a lingering cough and congestion too. Some people can develop bronchitis or pneumonia following the flu.

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Perkup — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:14:14 GMT

Step daughter (age 68) just got over the flu of the season. Docs had her on meds for almost two weeks. She is better now, and beginning to get back into action, but for one full week she was terribly sick, and another week getting better and stronger. It's a nasty bug! Her husband and son (age 18) both got it from her, and it took them a week or ten days to get appreciably better.

Wishing your husband good health in a hurry!

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KarenQVC — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:19:45 GMT

I had a high temp and my dr. prescribed Tamiflu over the phone. My drugstore was out of it, as were all the CVSs in town. In the meantime, it became apparent I had the stomach flu and I have felt it for almost 2 weeks. Also, I got a UTI--thank God for those AZO strips because my GYN prescribed for that over the phone. Lesson learned--be prepared to hunt around for Tamiflu.

Re: So how long does this flu hang on?

Bigbro — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:50:45 GMT

On 1/4/2015 KarenQVC said:
I had a high temp and my dr. prescribed Tamiflu over the phone. My drugstore was out of it, as were all the CVSs in town. In the meantime, it became apparent I had the stomach flu and I have felt it for almost 2 weeks. Also, I got a UTI--thank God for those AZO strips because my GYN prescribed for that over the phone. Lesson learned--be prepared to hunt around for Tamiflu.

I agree KarenQVC I - 3 drugstores were out of Tamiflu, Walgreens had and 1 hour wait. My husband and I went to the doctor together. My doc gave me nothing to help me, I had to beg for cough medicine, he said you can share with hubby. Even though I told him I almost passed out New Years eve. I see him once a year for physical. Give me a break I'm not a drug addict. My husband still has a fever up and down.

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tends2dogs — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:08:41 GMT

Thank you so much (I think ) for all your comments. It really came on him fast. We were at church this morning and he started to get the chills. We left early, came home, and he went right to bed. I may call the doctor in the morning......I doubt that I could get much satisfaction tonight. The prayer list at church was full of people with the flu or bronchitis/laryngitis. My DH had surgery for a broken ankle (fell of a ladder, painting) on the 23rd. He saw the surgeon Friday, the 2nd. I wonder if he picked up something in the waiting room there?? Not a good month.......

Thanks again.

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milly1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:43:25 GMT

First three days, fever, chills and coughing constantly. Didn't feel like eating a thing. The cough lasted another week. I'm two weeks from my first symptoms and still feel dragged out and tired. Had the flu shot. It's a nasty one that you don't recover from quickly. Almost everyone I know that had it has felt lousy for 2 weeks.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:11:24 GMT

Oh my......

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Bigbro — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:17:05 GMT

I hope everyone get well soon !!! I have to work next week !! Part-time no sick days. I feel better, but get tired even when not sick with flu because of neurocardio syncope. So, I hope every has a quick recovery !!!!

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ScarletsBane — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:25:25 GMT

I have had it since 12/28. Fever lasted until Friday, but by Friday night had to go to the ER because of the coughing. Felt like I couldn't breathe. Bronchitis but no pneumonia. Had to have a breathing treatment (not asthmatic). Got sent home with antibiotics, an inhaler and a cough medicine with Vicodin in it. I have missed a week of work but still feel very unsteady.

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Cheezit — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:35:37 GMT

I had my family in for the holidays, they all came sick and on antibiotics!!! The day I took them to the airport is when my symptoms started and I have been sick ever since!!!! Yikes! Fever, chills and the non productive dry cough is terrible!!!!its been about 5 days for me so I guess I have a few more days to go ! I got the flu shot too, but this flu is not being cover this year unfortunately

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IdoraLiz — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:48:37 GMT

I had the intestinal type of flu end of November, with severe throwing up, and uncontrollable "runs", chills, fever and stomach pain and fatigue. Then, on Wednesday, December 31st,,,came down with bad chills, nausea, uncontrollable "runs" and aches and fatigue. What the heck???? Doctor said it's a flu (one of three types in our area). I never got the lung issues or coughing....all intestinal. We didn't get to do our Thanksgiving dinner nor New Years celebrating...argh! In OH the flu is now in epidemic status. I couldn't get the flu shot due to other issues I have. I hope I don't get it again. (Husband is starting the coughing and not feeling well....) ugh!

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bluebellePA — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:49:35 GMT

One of my co-workers came in with a full-blown case of the flu on Friday!! I stayed in my office all day with the door shut and sure do hope that I don't bring it home with me.

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MargieRJ — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:21:03 GMT

On 1/4/2015 BluebellePA said:
One of my co-workers came in with a full-blown case of the flu on Friday!! I stayed in my office all day with the door shut and sure do hope that I don't bring it home with me.

I hate when people do that. If you have the flu STAY HOME!

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txskies — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:29:39 GMT

There are people who always say there are horrible chemicals in the flu shots. I can only say this- I did not take the flu shots until about 4 years ago. In the years I have taken them, I have NOT gotten the flu. I now am a believer. Staying out of crowds helps, and washing your hands frequently, does, too. Use Lysol spray around your home.

The flu is miserable----my wishes to those who have it, are to get well, quick. Try not to spread it to others -like dragging yourself to work, with a fever! Chicken noodle soup and Ginger Ale are very comforting, as well as a fluffy robe, fluffy slippers, and someone you love to spoil you, a little.

The flu lasts about a week. Normally, it runs it's course, but anyone running a high fever needs to go to the doctor, and get antibiotics or Tamiflu. There is also some type of stomach virus going on right now-----we all know how miserable THAT can be!

Re: So how long does this flu hang on?

kze — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:04:22 GMT

Apparently you need to take Tamiflu within the first 72 hours for it to be effective so hurry.

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scotnovel — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:05:54 GMT

A friend of mine has been sick with it since before Christmas. She is 62 and otherwise healthy.