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The flu

happycat — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 16:36:31 GMT

Has anyone else had the flu? I got sick a week ago, Monday and Tues, felt horrible. Had to lay down several times during the day, just wiped out. Went to dr. Wed., didn't test me, but said i had the flu. Gave me tamiflu, zpack and cough med. Well, I have 2 Tamiflu left, have taken all the zpack and I have more of a fever today than I have had the whole time I have been sick. Guess I will call Dr tomorrow, possibly go back.

OH, and I did get a flu shot. The dr. said it wouldn not keep me from getting the flu, but would make it last not as long and keep it from getting as bad as it could. Not sure if I believe it or not.

I am just wondering how long this has lasted with anyone else?

Re: The flu

hoosieroriginal — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 16:39:12 GMT

Check recent posts, someone posted about their flu also. Get well soon!

Re: The flu

terrier3 — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:07:30 GMT

I just recovered from a stomach flu that went around my office.

My stomach hurt so terribly I was doubled over in agony and had to leave work - and I NEVER get sick!

Literally 50% of people in our office got it in the last two weeks.

Re: The flu

sidsmom — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:43:25 GMT

Here in TX, our flu was in Nov/Dec. Like terrier, I'm never sick, but ManOhMan...it knocked me to my knees. Stomach flu, intestinal flu, bathroom flu...don't know the official name, but definitely was a System Reset!

Saturday 2AM: fever, chills

Sunday Noon: all hell broke loose, every hour on the hour (!)

Monday all day: hell continued

Tuesday Noon: began to eat solid food...toast

Wednesday: Slept, dehydrated & weak, but 'things' were solidifying

Thursday: Back to somewhat normal.

All in all, I lost 5-6 pounds & gained a new appreciation for Gut Bacteria Health!

Without TMI, it took about 3-4 days AFTER things were somewhat back to normal before the 'color' changed back to normal. On Wed, when things were slowly solidifying, color was pale..almost white. It totally freaked me out...found out that was common until the good bacteria rebuilds within your intestinal tract. I supposed if I had kids that would common knowledge, but it was new to me!

Time is really the best medicine!

Re: The flu

Melania — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:57:03 GMT

My doctor said they give 2-strain, 3-strain and 4 strain with 4 being the best at not getting the flu or having milder symptoms.

Maybe that is why you are so knocked down. Still, it's miserable no matter what.

I hope you feel better soon.

I'm on my 3rd antibiotic because of resistant strep.

Terrier, that stomach thing is going around here too. Ugh. One young family member had to go the ER he was so dehydrated. Then his fiance got it. It's also going through our office. I want to hide under the desk.

Glad you are a bit better.

Re: The flu

Melania — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:58:26 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
Here in TX, our flu was in Nov/Dec. Like terrier, I'm never sick, but ManOhMan...it knocked me to my knees. Stomach flu, intestinal flu, bathroom flu...don't know the official name, but definitely was a System Reset!

Saturday 2AM: fever, chills
Sunday Noon: all hell broke loose, every hour on the hour (!)
Monday all day: hell continued
Tuesday Noon: began to eat solid food...toast
Wednesday: Slept, dehydrated & weak, but 'things' were solidifying
Thursday: Back to somewhat normal.

All in all, I lost 5-6 pounds & gained a new appreciation for Gut Bacteria Health!

Without TMI, it took about 3-4 days AFTER things were somewhat back to normal before the 'color' changed back to normal. On Wed, when things were slowly solidifying, color was pale..almost white. It totally freaked me out...found out that was common until the good bacteria rebuilds within your intestinal tract. I supposed if I had kids that would common knowledge, but it was new to me!

Time is really the best medicine!

Even with your diet?? Hmm...guess you are like the rest of us after all. Glad you are better.

Re: The flu

GCR18 — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:21:10 GMT

Had Dr appt this week. Nurse said the urgent care clinic was very busy with people who had the flu.

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151949 — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:26:17 GMT

My doctor said the flu is really going around our town - not to hug anyone or shake hands , and that the flu shots are more effective than past years but not 100% to prevent getting it.

Re: The flu

sidsmom — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:32:23 GMT

@Melania wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
Here in TX, our flu was in Nov/Dec. Like terrier, I'm never sick, but ManOhMan...it knocked me to my knees. Stomach flu, intestinal flu, bathroom flu...don't know the official name, but definitely was a System Reset!

Saturday 2AM: fever, chills
Sunday Noon: all hell broke loose, every hour on the hour (!)
Monday all day: hell continued
Tuesday Noon: began to eat solid food...toast
Wednesday: Slept, dehydrated & weak, but 'things' were solidifying
Thursday: Back to somewhat normal.

All in all, I lost 5-6 pounds & gained a new appreciation for Gut Bacteria Health!

Without TMI, it took about 3-4 days AFTER things were somewhat back to normal before the 'color' changed back to normal. On Wed, when things were slowly solidifying, color was pale..almost white. It totally freaked me out...found out that was common until the good bacteria rebuilds within your intestinal tract. I supposed if I had kids that would common knowledge, but it was new to me!

Time is really the best medicine!
Even with your diet?? Hmm...guess you are like the rest of us after all. Glad you are better.

@Melania

I know!! But I think I recovered quicker by eating the foods I normally eat. Yes I was weaker, but I was back in the gym by Thursday. Hard to eat a steak, eggs & cheese the day when solid foods are introduced....Rebound City...basically those people eat my diet when they want to heal. The volume of food was less, but I ate the same diet I normally would eat, thus quicker recovery.

Re: The flu

RedTop — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 19:13:18 GMT

Here in southern WV, we see our highest number of cases for both influenza, and norovirus this time of year.

Re: The flu

kcladyz — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:58:07 GMT

I missed wends, thurs, friday of work went home early saterday. I am still dizzy and weak. The dr should not have given you the zpack for it is for bacterial infections. I am just worried about being written up or fired at my job. I guess I will find out lol.. This cold hit me hard.

Re: The flu

Kachina624 — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:40:33 GMT

I haven't even heard of any cases of the flu here and nobody I know has been sick with flu or colds. Sounds like we've been lucky.

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happycat — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:47:39 GMT

I am sorry to hear that so many of you have had the horrible stomach flu. And Melainia that you have dealt with strep for so long.

The flu that I have tho, is swine flu-or anyway thats what dr. said. I haven't had any stomach issues, for me it has been all upper respiratory, fever, aches and pains and weak. I am still having to decide what I spend my energy on, because there isn't enough to go around. I am just weak.

After reading about all of you with stomach flu, I am not crazy about going to the dr tomorrow, afraid I will get a stomach bug. I would rather suffer with this than get that. I know a bad one is going around where I live. A friends son had to miss over a week at work a couple of weeks ago.

I hope all those who are ill quickly recover.

Re: The flu

RedTop — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:05:29 GMT

@happycat

I strongly urge you to follow-up with your doctor if you do not feel you are improving. My youngest daughter was one of the first hospital employees to be diagnosed with swine flu several years ago; just days before employees were vaccinated for it. She was extremely sick, and in spite of proper treatment, was left with a degree of permanent damage to her lungs. Asthma was diagnosed within 8 months, and she continues to have the kind of cough that gets people's attention.

As long as you are running a fever, your body is still fighting an infection in your lungs from this flu. You need steroids to reduce the inflammation in your lungs that are evident thru any wheezing, or shortness of breath. This infection has the ability to do as much damage to the inside of your lungs as if you were a smoker. Do not hesitate to call or return to your doctor for further treatment. Hoping you feel better soon.

Re: The flu

sfnative — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 06:51:00 GMT

@happycat

We live in Portland, OR. The Pacific Northwest has been hit pretty hard by the gastro and nasty flu this season.

We're fortunate that the flu had stayed away from us, but can also say that I've had vey few flu episodes in my life. I have a personal regmen to which I adhere during the season and it has worked well for our family.

Hope those who are miserable will soon recover.

Re: The flu

kcladyz — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:39:37 GMT

Im on day 12 of being sick. dr gave me zpack on my insistance for i been sick too long to it just be a cold. I am finally feeling better

Re: The flu

ECBG — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 22:01:31 GMT

@happycat wrote:
I am sorry to hear that so many of you have had the horrible stomach flu. And Melainia that you have dealt with strep for so long.
The flu that I have tho, is swine flu-or anyway thats what dr. said. I haven't had any stomach issues, for me it has been all upper respiratory, fever, aches and pains and weak. I am still having to decide what I spend my energy on, because there isn't enough to go around. I am just weak.
After reading about all of you with stomach flu, I am not crazy about going to the dr tomorrow, afraid I will get a stomach bug. I would rather suffer with this than get that. I know a bad one is going around where I live. A friends son had to miss over a week at work a couple of weeks ago.
I hope all those who are ill quickly recover.

@happycat***What state are you in please? I', in NC. That doesn't sound like what we're having.

Thanks