Shell Beau
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:31 PM
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I hope this isn't the flu! |
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I don't feel super crappy, but I usually don't when I have the flu. I don't want to go to the doc either. All he will do is confirm or deny it is the flu. Not much you can do for the flu. I have fever, the chills, and am a little achey. I felt like crap almost in an instant on Sunday night. Sounds like the flu to me.
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:37 PM
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1. If it is the flu and you are in the 48 hours since the symptoms started |
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Edited on Tue Feb-17-09 03:41 PM by NJmaverick
window, the doctor could give you Tamiflu for it.
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Shell Beau
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:45 PM
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3. Last time I took Tamiflu, it did nothing for me. |
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Today is still within the 48 hour window, but I don't want to waste my money on the Tamiflu again. It cost $50 after insurance and it did NOTHING.
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:55 PM
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5. It doesn't always work, as there are resistant strains |
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I could understand wanting to save the $$$, in this tight economy
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Shell Beau
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Tue Feb-17-09 04:00 PM
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I have spent so much money at the vet and at Bella's doc that I feel like I can make do.
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Tue Feb-17-09 04:28 PM
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:39 PM
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2. I just got over the flu. |
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It wasn't fun.
Based on your symptoms, I think you have it. Sorry. It sucks. :hug:
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Shell Beau
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Tue Feb-17-09 03:45 PM
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4. Yeah, I think I have it. |
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Tue Feb-17-09 06:21 PM
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9. Throw some vits at it! |
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Airborne, Wellness, Zinc Vit C, Oscmilicum(sp?) ...these things DO help...a lot! My experience, plus many others! Get Well Soon!
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Tue Feb-17-09 06:25 PM
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10. Weird. I feel exactly the same way all of the sudden. |
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It just started maybe 2 hours ago; my eyes feel dry and hot, my temp is slowly climbing, I feel achy all over, and exhausted to boot. The weirdest part is that I don't even have a cold--not even a slight sniffle. No coughing, no congestion, nothing. Just this odd, sudden-onset fever, chills, achiness, and fatigue. Even my hair follicles hurt; I can't brush my hair right now because even the slightest "pulling" hurts like Hades.
What really, really sucks is that I have no choice but to go to classes tomorrow. My Monday/Wednesday classes are the kind with professors who do not tolerate absences for any reason, and do not accept excuses. *sigh*
I hope you feel better soon, Shell.
:hug:
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Tue Feb-17-09 06:44 PM
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12. that sounds like classic flu. the sniffles, coughing and congestion come later |
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usually. That sudden onset hot dried out feeling...unmistakable.
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Tue Feb-17-09 06:28 PM
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11. Yup, sounds like flu to me. |
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Edited on Tue Feb-17-09 06:30 PM by Deep13
I got a shot in December, but got what I suppose was the flu the next day. No, I didn't get it from the shot. I already had it, but made me think I was just tired until the next day.
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