Jules. Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Alex has had a cough & been feeling rough since Sunday. His cough was driving us wild ( & keeping us awake ) so I took him to the doctors last night when I got home from work. The doctor "diagnosed" swine flu from his symptoms ( no blood test). I've declined to get tamiflu for him, as he's certainly showing signs of improvement, but of course now the rest of us are going rapidly down hill with similar symptoms I'm quite worried for hubby because he has underlying health issues, so I guess he'll be popping the pills soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh No! - it's all happening for you isn't it. I hope Alex is soon feeling much better and that you and OH manage to keep the symptoms under control or miss it altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Unfortunately many people call every cough and cold swine flu now and it sounds like your doctor may have done so, especially as he has not done swabs to confirm it. I think you've done the right thing not having Tamiflu as it does make people sick. Interestingly if the rest of you are feeling unwell then it is UNLIKELY to be swine flu, since it doesn't seem to spread as easily as the media make out. I have had several clients where it is only one member of the family who has been sick, often a child who recovers well, and it was only one of my colleagues who got it even though we saw each other every day in the same office. I hope Alex recovers soon and is back to his usual self. I hope you all remain well or at least only suffer mildly - considering the cold I had last week there are some nasty bugs going round but they do pass. Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The 2 key symptoms with swine flu which do not appear with normal coughs and colds is an extremely high temperature and an upset stomach. As someone who has had swine flu, and then had a serious secondary complication I can say that this really shouldn't be taken lightly, but if the additional 2 symptoms aren't there then my understanding is it is not swine flu. I was off work for over 2 months (in fact I only started back to work on a rehabilitation part time basis yesterday) as the swine flu virus attacked and damaged my heart. Very Very frightening, I was admitted to hospital and have had several tests and investigations with a Cardiologist who has confirmed that the heart damage is not permanent, but I am not up to my usual fitness, but did feel well enough that I could return to work now. I am usual a very fit and active 35 year old, but this has really knocked me for 6, the worse thing is is that if I had have had the Tamiflu then the virus would probably not have had the opportunity to attack my heart. I know cases like mine as less common, but I would have thought it would never have happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear that Jules, I hope that you all recover soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Goodness Jules that's awful. A diagnosis wasn't around then but I think what I had last Christmas may have been it - I was off for 5 weeks and ended up on ventolin (i'm not asthmatic). Docs couldn't figure out what it was but having nursed a good few swine flu patients since I have a fairly good idea. Thankfully a cardio involvement IS rare and I really hope you recover soon. Hopefully what Alex has is just a nasty bug. You are I presume being careful since you have already been weakened by your bout. There is far too much media hype around about swine flu though and it's not helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 There is far too much media hype around about swine flu though and it's not helpful. Totally agree. It's prevalent in schools around here, but so are other viruses.Many children have caught it, had the sudden high temperature etc, but been totally well within a week, much quicker than seasonal flu which is debilitating for at least a fortnight. DD2 is now ill a 2nd time with high temp. I think it may have been SF. the first time & a cough/cold this time. Or vice versa. The worst thing here is, that despite my view, she and all her peer group are terrified of it, & are convinced they are going to die from it. Seriously. Certainly not taken Tamilflu either time. Jules, there's no reason to suppose OH should catch it if usual sensible measures are taken, although I can understand (very much so) your concern. I'm not making light of those who have been taken seriously ill, esp. Debs, but that happpens anyway, and it's each case on it's own symptoms. Very best wishes for his speedy recovery, and in staying positive yourselves as I'm sure that's the best defence. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hope everybody is feeling much better soon. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yes,I hope you all recover soon too,from whatever it is you all have I could have had Swine Flu a couple of months ago - had all the symptons,but it could have been something else.No way of knowing without swabs *shrug* Just hope it WAS Swine Flu, 'cos I sure don't want it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Sorry to hear that . Hope he feels better soon . Glad to hear you're on the mend, Debs. Sounds awful, what you went through . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hope he gets well soon.. You'll get through this Jules, ...all these things are sent to try us I am sure! All the best.x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My two have both had terrible sore throats and nasty coughs, Oliver is still ill with it. I took Daniel to the doctors on Friday as I wanted to check it wasn't on his chest, the doctor just said it was a virus. A number of Daniel's friends have been of school this week with similar symptoms. Tuesday the school sent a letter home saying a pupil in the school had been clinically diagnosed with Swine Flu, and a number of others were displaying the symptoms. So have my two had it or not? What hasn't been explained is why this pupil has been 'clinically diagnosed'? Hope your son feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I could have had Swine Flu a couple of months ago - had all the symptons,but it could have been something else.No way of knowing without swabs *shrug*Just hope it WAS Swine Flu, 'cos I sure don't want it again! Me too Sarah. Both Rosie and I had all the symptoms, just not badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 fingers crossed for you all Jules, big hugs xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Poor lad. I hope he is over it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Mr Webmuppet had the swine flu but didn't have a cough , he had a very high temperature and felt decidedly icky ( although he didn't have the dodgy tum). Little Miss Webmuppet and I didn't catch it ( I did banish him to the conservatory where it was much cooler and he could be ill in peace) It doesn't appear to be that infectious otherwise more people at work would of gone down with it ( only 1 in 10 people in the office have had it). He didn't take the Tamiflu prefering to rely on Lemsip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I hope your son feels better soon, so many horrible bugs around at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 flu of any kind can cause complications whatever its called, swine flu or not it dosn't really matter, most of what people call flu is a bad cold anyhow. Influenza kills people, if you have a weakness or are vulnerable in any way, but the majority of us feel wretched for a while & then recover. But that is why we vaccinate vulnerable people every year. I hope everyone is recovering. Interesting point _ when we were swabbing flu cases, only 1 in 10 had swineflu the others had other common seasonal flu viruses, so the testing stopped & everyone who was at risk & had flu is now offered Tamiflu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hope Alex is feeling better soon. Fingers crossed here for him and that everyone else is ok. Ashley has got a really nasty cough at the moment, which he's had for a few days and the head cold part is now coming out too - poor little love was really poorly this morning so is off school for now. I'm just hoping that it doesn't develop into swine flu. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh poor lad, hope he feels better soon. We've had the lurgy here for a couple of weeks. Bogwoppit was sent home from nursery with a temperature of 39.6 and we had a fair few days of high temperatures and sleepless nights. I've had fever, hot and cold sweats, stinking headaches too. We've both had really, really painful coughs and still haven't managed to shake them off. No idea if it was swine flu but not nice. Problem is I know I'll catch everything going now as I feel completely run down. Ho hum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for all your good wishes, guys. He's turned a corner now, and although still poorly he's on the mend. Shame the rest of us have headed downhill since Wednesday night We're coughing, aching in most places, have temperatures & are downig the paracetomol like there's no tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Oh dear, best wishes for a speedy recovery to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Hope you all feel a bit better for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Jules it's no fun at all is it? I do hope you all recover quickly. The OH called me home early from work on Monday as Isabelle wasnt at all well & very hot despite paracetamol. Trip to doctors revealed her temp was 41.5 so he prescribed Tamiflu even though he believed she had a chest infection. She is still not 100% and now the OH is down with it too. Both will bounce back im sure I just hope I dont get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
