Treekeeper Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Myself OH and YS just spent a week in London to come home to be struck down by the dreaded Swine Flu Has anyone else had it? How long does it take to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 This is probably not what you want to hear, but is my cautionary tale. Take to your bed and do nothing, don't even try and do anything. I had it 4 weeks ago, took to bed for a few days, then tried to get up and do a few bits and pieces (cooking, basic cleaning etc), and because I was weak and my immune system was compromised I picked up a secondary infection. This then lead to my heart racing and me being admitted to hospital. I am still signed off work, and will be for at least another week, and I am still very weakened by it all. I find that even doing a few things leaves me exhausted. My heart rate is still too high, but no longer dangerously so (when I was admitted to hospital I had a resting heart rate of 135-140 beats per minute, its now down to 105ish) So PLEASE take it easy. I am a person who is always active and on the go, and I have found the whole experience very traumatic truthfully, as I have been unable to look after my elderly grandfather, keep the house in order, work, go to football etc etc. Sending you hugs and hope you will be better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Bad luck. I would take Space Chick's excellent advice and rest, rest, rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 wishing you a speedy recovery, rest up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Thought I had start of it as on return to UK I have had spliting headache and stiff neck and I felt hot and horrid. Now i think its a reaction to air con on plane, plus the fact Uk is cold compared to Spain. Wish u better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini welly Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 you should take space chicks advice. 2 anyone who is worried. Swine flu is just a normal type of flu. It can be got rid of easily. Dont think "ohh i am dying", because it can only kill if your immune system is busy with something life-threatening, like cancer, but even then it has to be pretty major. make sure you wash your hands regulary, and catch up on any information in the paper or on a leaflet. If you are worried cosult your GP.He will sort out anything, and you soon wont feel worried at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Excellent advice Mini welly And this from a 10 year old Get well soon. My mum had swine flu but didn't know until she was nearly over it. I guess it hits some people harder than others. Are you taking Tamiflu? I've had normal flu 3 times in my adult life and each time has been atrocious. I ended up in hospital with bronchitis after one bout, mainly because i went back to work too soon. Make sure you take it easy and really get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I agree wholeheartedly with all the good advice given. I had flu 2 years ago and I have never felt so rotten before or since. Being a very active person and NEVER being ill I got back into my normal routine too quickly, fighting every step. During one of my usual runs in the hills I broke down like an old horse and It was a year before I could say I was feeling "normal". So take it easy and let somebody else look after you and take the strain. Oh .......... and get well soonest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 We've had our first confirmed case at the school I work at . One of the teachers is off with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hope you get better soon! Back to school tomorrow - it will be interesting to see who goes down with what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 We are all a bit better now, thanks for all the concern. We all have had Tamiflu and wife and son have recovered quicker, I had pneumonia a couple of years ago so it has knocked me back a bit more but I am slowly getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
