Tamiflu and swine flu

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Avatar f tn One girl yesterday nearly died because she was told she had swine flu and got worse and worse and ended up in emergency and she had MENINGITIS. This new service is going to be misused IF it works that is. I know of people who are ringing up the doctor taking the symptoms off the internet trying to get Tamiflu to take on HOLIDAY just in case they need it. Now our surgery has said they will only offer Tamiflu for people who are vulnerable.
Avatar f tn i was about 7 weeks pregnant and went to the ER,they said they werent sure if i had the swine flu or flu but not sure so they treated me for the swine flu anyways because i was pregnant,they gave me tamiflu....i wanted to know if there was any risks to the baby from having the flu or from the tamiflu?
551343 tn?1506830518 t think it was the swine flu as the swine flu comes on quite suddenly and my symptoms came slower. I was sent to a Rheumatologist that diagnosed me on symptoms alone, no tests, as having Poly Myalgia Rheumatica, possible Giant Cell Arteritis, and possible Fibromyalgia. I had a biopsy of the arteries in my head for the GCA and it was negative. However, another doc said that because I had been on steroids the test would come back negative.
Avatar f tn Does anyone know how old are the stocked Tamiflu and Relenza antivirals that the U.S. plans to use if this swine flu worsens? See my post above; if we don't know whether Tamiflu or Relenza past their expiration date [2 years for tamiflu] have still any efficacy, and we don't know how old or new the U.S. stockpiled quantities of these drugs are, then how do we know whether (or rather, to what degree) they are effective?
1052300 tn?1262940306 If you see my earlier post- had swine flu vaccine last Thursday- and then got sick- thought from vaccine. Teen in house had been home that day sick from school- and day before. Next day went to Dr- just got the test results and tested POSITIVE for swine flu. I am so worried- called my OB right away- I still feel week- tired. I thought I was just having a reaction- but partner got sick the enxt day too. (They were worried I WOULD give it to them- but I know that is not possible.
Avatar n tn hi... i have recently been diagnosed with swine flu and am on tamiflu (with two days of the course left to go) I have also got some kind of chest infection on top on this and my doctor has given me prednisolone steroid tablets and an inhaler. the chest infection is not getting any better (cant get in touch with my doctor till monday now) what is worrying me today is that my breathing is still bad..and any slight movements walking leads to coughing and lack of breath....today though..
905197 tn?1282232033 I actually just got over the swine flu 2 weeks ago and was on the Tamiflu. The baby and I are just fine and I was not hospitalized. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
167 tn?1374173817 I'm pregnant and I think I have swine flu. What should I do? Written for Canada Morag Martindale answers: The first thing to do is check your symptoms, to see if it really is swine flu (H1N1). The symptoms are similar to those of ordinary flu: • sometimes but not always fever • tiredness • cough • headache • muscles and joint pain.
Avatar m tn it was too late for Tamiflu) and he was good to go. Tamiflu is very expensive and from what I have heard time, rest, and fluids unfortuantely.
Avatar n tn she said that there WAS something going round, but no, it wasnt swine flu. so, now i know i javent got swine flu. the simptons i have are lack of breath, wheezing, and coughing. they usually keep me up at night. i get up in the darkness, and reach for my puffer, and puff myself a couple of puffs, and i breath in and out slowly. my mum usually comes in to give me some cough medicence, and paracetomal.
764229 tn?1322519884 i went to the er when 7 weeks preg. and they said since im preg and think its the flu or swine flu,they treated me for the swine and being pregnant does make it worse...i was so sick and didnt want to go anywhere for about 2 weeks,and if they perscribed you tamiflu...that made me start throwing up....i hope all is well and you get feelin better sooner.
457721 tn?1256640798 However, after a lot of thought and prayer my husband and I decided to go ahead and get our daughter the flu mist...and for me to go ahead and get the shot. My main purpose in even getting the vaccine myself was so our precious baby would be protected this winter! We aren't planning on taking her anywhere for the first few months to limit exposure...but those first few appointments at the pediatrician are unavoidable!
Avatar n tn I received my swine flu vaccine yesterday and I'm glad tha I did.
1029233 tn?1263966032 I know you are all probably tired of hearing about swine flu but where I live in Texas it is running rampant I have always been a worrier and always think the worst of everything. I have had a pretty rough first pregnancy. They found a subchorionic hematoma that was huge and I bled until I was 6 months pregnant. I thought I had swine flu this weekend after coming in contact with someone who had it. My test results aren't back yet but I am almost positive it wasn't the flu.
Avatar n tn Would herpes cause strong flu symptoms without the sores? my doc recons i should take tamiflu as it sounds like swine/seasonal flu. hope it is! am of course goin for a sexual health screen but have been recommended to wait 2 weeks as things wont show before this.. so in the meantime.. i'm gettin a little worried. :( any advice would be very helpful. also.. any other stds cause these kinda reactions? Thanks in advance!
982641 tn?1252025412 I was at the OB today and they gave me my regular flu shot. They asked if I wanted the Swine Flu shot, and I freaked out b/c I hadn't decided yet and I was planning to wait until October when it came out to decide. They didn't have it, it turned out, she was just asking, but she gave me a whole bunch of flu info and the Dr.
765070 tn?1384869794 I was just wondering if anyone has actually spoke to someone or actually seen anyone, either in person or interviewed, with the swine flu diagnosis. I mean with the actual dianosis by a Doctor and the CDC. I was just curious since I have a few friends that went to Mexico about 10 days ago for a wedding and noone has any symptoms or has been sick from the flu and there was 60 people that went to the wedding. I have not seen anybody come out on tv or by satellite that has the flu.
Avatar f tn I was a little nervous about getting the shot being that I am pregnant and all but I was just watching the news and this lady had the swine flu last year and she was 27 wks pregnant and she actually lost the baby but she was ok. The docs had to put her in an induced coma for like 5 wks. They did take the baby out but the baby didn't make it. After hearing this I am even more afraid of getting the flu.
Avatar m tn ve had pneumonia before and I also have mild asthma and it is far better for me to take a chance with vaccines, than to risk getting the flu or swine flu and I trust my physician more than I trust some type of natural..., unproven, herbal or chinese, or 'natural' medicine. That's IMHO.
Avatar f tn You have no other symptoms that would indicate swine flu. Remember that H1N1 flu is much like the seasonal flu, and is only worse in people who have a compromised immune systems. There is no treatment for H1N1 except Tamiflu which only shortens the duration of the illness by 1 day, so why even bother. H1N1 can lead to upper resperatory problems, and this is when you need to seek help. The media has blown this way out of proportion, many more people die from the seasonal flu.
4355200 tn?1354593144 t think why no one has offered any input. Are you sure about your flu shot. I had a flu shot last week and the pharmacist said it covers all three (whatever that means). The papers that came with it were somewhat similar to this: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm315365.htm The thing about Tamiflu is that I think you are supposed to take it within 48 hours of *developing symptoms* rather than exposure.
Avatar n tn Flu vaccine does not work. But Tamiflu is safe. Rest with plenty of fluids and it shall pass.
Avatar f tn Hi......i read an article about H1N1 virus..it says: to protect yourself from the virus"swine flu" it will be good for you to drink a cup of water with full tea spoon of Sodium bicarbonate daily, which will make your blood more alkaline. and the alkalinity is not favourable enviroment for the virus ...and the virus will day the Q is: is this true? can Sodium bicarbonate harm my body?
184674 tn?1360860493 7. Researchers are warning that over-use of the flu vaccine and anti-flu drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza can apply genetic pressure on flu viruses and then they are more likely to mutate into a more deadly strain. 8. Most seasonal influenza A (H1N1) virus strains tested from the United States and other countries are now resistant to Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu has become a nearly worthless drug against seasonal flu. 9.