Whereneverever Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I have influenza. I'm worried it's going to trickle through all of my kids and husband and I am so MISERABLE. The data on tamiflu looks terrible. What can I do to feel better? Everything hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I have no advice just sympathy. It is currently trickling through my family. We are not on the 4th person down (out of six). Thankfully it seems to only be lasting four days instead of 7-8 days. I hope it is short lived for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I had the flu the year before last. The doc gave tamiflu to dh as a preventative, and he never got the flu. :grouphug: Just rest and try not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 You have my full sympathy. I have a cold that has been hanging on for 3 weeks now. I'm sure I don't feel as bad as you do with the flu but I feel rotten and I imagine you are feeling even worse. So, big cyber-hugs and lots of cyber-cranberry juice (that's the K family's go-to choice for forced liquids) being sent your way. I hope you gets lots of chance to rest so you can kick it quickly. {{{hugs}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plansrme Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 My son and husband had it with symptoms starting Tuesday. Both started Tamiflu Wednesday (Christmas Eve). My son was okay-but-not-great Tuesday, miserable Wednesday (fever 104) and 100% all day Thursday. My husband's, we think, has turned into pneumonia. He feels better but is coughing and short of breath. None of the rest of us have gotten it, but I followed them around with a can of Lysol--not exaggerating here--and washed my hands obsessively. I suggest the Tamiflu. My son really only felt bad Wednesday, the day he started Tamiflu. He didn't start it until 4 in the afternoon and bounced back the next day. My husband only felt bad from the flu that one day as well, but the post-flu issues have lingered. It pays to be 11, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 :grouphug: I hope you feel better very soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Just found out this morning that my mom has the flu. It came on really fast! We spent most of the day with her yesterday and she was fine. She had to be taken to the ER this morning. Now we have to wait and see if we get it. My family all had the flu shot but my mom did not. She has flu B. 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I took Sambucol at infection level doses when my son was diagnosed. His twin came down with it within 24 hours, hubby (who wouldn't do the Sambucol) within 2 days, and I never got it. I really think the Sambucol helped me avoid it. I gave it to the sick ones too. Eldeberry has some research behind it. I bought some from CVS last week, so I would have it just in case we get sick this year. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I have influenza. I'm worried it's going to trickle through all of my kids and husband and I am so MISERABLE. The data on tamiflu looks terrible. What can I do to feel better? Everything hurts. (((My friend)))) I am so sorry. The only thing that helped my family was OTC pain meds, sleep and time. I wish I had better news and that I could come and help you. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm the last healthy person in my house. I've been scrambling to keep up with laundry, dishes, and food so we'll have surplus if I go down. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I am so sorry! We all had it the week before Christmas. Didn't do Tamiflu--it was going to cost us $100+ per person and the pharmacist said it really only cuts off maybe one day of illness. Rest, plenty of fluids, more rest, I took Benedryl when I couldn't sleep at night because of the cough, that helped. It did work it's way through the whole family, but was only mild for some. We're still a bit fatigued and coughing occasionally, but mostly better. Dr. said the strain making the rounds in our area is one not covered by this year's vaccine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm sorry. We're dealing with the flu also. My dh has kept my daughter and me in bed and sprays Lysol every time we venture to the bathroom. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 I picked up a bunch of Sambucol and dosed everyone. I really, really, really hope I'm the only one to get sick!! I'm so sorry that so many boardies are down with this. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernal Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 We had it last week! Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 We had it. :( Tamiflu worked wonders in my 2 year old and she got it the day of her illness. It may be worth getting if you have young children or others susceptible to getting really sick. I was amazed at how well it worked. It can be taken for prevention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I got it a week ago, so all extended family things were cancelled. No one else got it. I'm no longer sick, but just have the leftover total exhaustion. Our first of three (delayed) big family things is today. I haven't made a thing so it looks like we are going out for a meal instead. Short of a miracle that may be what happens on the 31st and 1st, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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