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no. Ribavarin on its own does very little. It works in tandem with Interfon and possibly other combinations of drugs (as being studied in the "all oral" trials). Plus my GI encouraged me to get a flu shot prior to treatment. This turned out to be wise advice since we had a bad outbreak of the flu this year.

What we really do not know is how many actually died from the disease or from the actual Tamiflu. No one truely knows. I just had the H1N1 (at least that is what the ob said without testing me) and I am just fine so is the baby. Doctors are actually not testing people for it since it takes too long for the test results and since the risk of the infected person being around others in the doctors office and them becoming infected. They do not even know what is going on.

My fevere goes up and down but really doesn't stay down permanently. I am taking tamiflu, theraflu, Motrin as prescribed by the doctors. My throat feels ripped open and today I noticed that there is some blood in the phlegm that I cough up. Is this a sign of pneumonia?

Oh wow...how scary! I would probably take the tamiflu...especially since your ob is recommending it. The complications associated with H1N1 are so much more serious for you, since you're pregnant, that personally I think that outweighs any possible side effects of the tamiflu. But I'm definitely no expert. Does your ob have any experience with tamiflu and other pregnant women? It might help if he or she can share with you some examples of others who used it without complications.

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?

I called the dr again and he said that maybe the Tamiflu has not gotten into her system yet and to see how she feels around 1 pm. Do you agree with what the dr has said/done so far? Or should I take her to the ER? I know I am very paranoid because two teens in this area died last month from the flu, but I'm not evern sure if she has the flu, because the swab came back negative. Thank you very much!

If you get pneumonia after an ILI (Influenza-like-illness) or those with risk factors you may ask your doctor to test you and treat you with Tamiflu. Testing options for include the rapid influenza test (only 40-70% able to rule it out) or the H1N1 PCR test (more accurate in ruling it in). It is not useful to test if you've gotten over influenza or for screening for influenza for camp, vacation, school, or work to see if it's safe to go back.

Why is it too that we can have Tamiflu for swine flu but not for normal influenza it is supposed to work on influenza not just one type. Also the injections wont be ready so they say in the UK until late end of September and how SAFE WILL IT BE? I am going to have my normal flu injection but as the swine flu is supposed to be so mild, I think I will take my chances.

Tamiflu does not stop or cure any flu. The flu is a virus, it is already dead. Tamiflu only helps with the symptoms of the flu. I think i would take my chances with out the meds. Ill pray you dont get sick!

im giving her motrin to control her fever but of course this does nothing for her cough. can i give her any other meds with Motrin to help with the cough and sore throat. i know she can have musinex but she hates it hahaha.

Amantadine stopped working for flu so we now have tamiflu. So many people have been given tamiflu a resistance must happen shortly. A nasty chesty cough is typical with swine flu but chest infections and pneumonia are complications. If she is continuing to bring up green mucus I would insist on seeing her GP.

Just was wondering has anyone out there been diagnosed with the H1N1? If so how are you doing? What are your symptoms and how bad is it? Did you have the vaccine at all? Did you catch it after or before the vaccine was administered? What are you doing to take care of yourself? What did the doctor prescribe after finding out you have it? If you don't have it do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with it?

Before you get too “conspiracy theory” on me, let me assure you that I am not going to talk about how the influenza virus pandemic is the work of terrorists (unless the Napoleon and Snowball are trying to take over our farm). I am also not suggesting that children are terrorists (although some do raise my suspicion). The virus that brought such worry and even panic seems now to be “fizzling out” and people are now questioning if the authorities and the press overreacted to the threat.

What's important is that if in the last week you have been to Mexico, San Diego, Imperial County or Texas, and come back with a flu like illness with fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, and possibly vomiting and diarrhea, call your doctor. You may benefit from Tamiflu or Relenza pills. What your doctor will do is test you for flu and if you have an untypeable flu (one that we doesn't match those we've seen before) it could be swine flu.

So, I was thankful I had an appt with the doc that day and kept my appt. I was told it's the flu, given tamiflu and told to rest and drink hot liquids. I did that and my husband picked up my trams the next day. I took my trams (4) and felt better almost right away. (you'd think it would dawn on me). So two nights ago I had four pills left waiting on my internet order(:-0) to arrive on tuesday.

org/health_chats/register/2 Can you tell the difference between the common cold and the flu? How about bacterial infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia? According to the CDC, flu activity is just starting to pick up in the U.S. and could continue into April or May. As an Urgent Care physician at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, I see dozens of these viral and bacterial illnesses every day and I'll be available to answer your questions live at March 17, 2009 3:00PM EST.

I had a Dr appt anyways on the 4th of March, so my dr put me on Tamiflu for 5 days. I started with the cough..had the fever, aches, chills etc. That subsided about a week later-except for the cough. Approximatly 03/10 I woke up, and my right ear was plugged solid. A day after, I went down at work to our wellness ctr, the physician there said fluid but no infection. I waited a couple days, was feeling awful, with the non stop unproductive cough and the ear that was now painful.

How does swine flu spread? Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with swine flu viruses are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur.

If you did go to the hospital or doctors they would have swabed your nose and possible given you tamiflu. After I think 48 hours it doesn't have much effect. I know you are probable scared. I am scared we are going to get it here. Two of my daugters good frineds that come to my house came down with it. They both got treatment and qualified for the tamiflu because one had a heart condition the other cancer when she was little. My kids doctors said they aren't giving it out to everyone.

I hope things work as the doc says! Glad he gave you meds to take -- will keep a good thought for them working as they should. I have to say I don't understand that saying about the odds of getting tick-bit twice with Lyme rare. What exactly do they base such an opinion on?

When I go to get Rhett's bottle for bed time he does a dance!! How can I not give it to him when he does a happy dance????

After several appointments and tests, blood work twice, abdominal ultrasound and a barium upper gi, (all negative), they were running bloodwork one more time and added the Lyme test at my request, it came up positive (at the lower marker). They switched her from amox. to doxycicline. Then the folllowing weekat her annual check up appt a few days later she rec'd the nasal H1N1 vaccine and the next day had severe fever, so we went back to doctor.

Thanks for the reply. Do you know how to find a good rhuematologist I saw one which looked at my lab work and dismissed the entire thingsaying it was a false positive and when I pushed the issue with my symptoms stated "well i could do a painfull lip biopsy then but theirs no treatment just mouth moisturizer and eye drops". If you know where I should star that would be helpful. Thank you so much.

to get them in and they will start on Tamiflu( sp) I am just beyond shock...theres no good place for this too hit, but my God I never thougth it would affect my community or my children,,,My boys are very healthy low bmi, etc...just sharing there is no other purpose will appreciate feedback. I am in shock.

The masks do squat and honestly dont really help all the much UNLESS you have the flu and are wearing it and then it prevents you from coughing and sneezing all over the place. I work for a medical company and we've all be laughing at how quickly people bought that bull sh*t about the masks. They only keep dust and allergens out not the flu.

I HAVE TO HARD KNOTS ON MY HEAD RIGHT NEXT TO MY EAR AND THEY HURT WHEN I LAY ON MY PILLOW BUT I WENT TO THE ER LAST NIGHT AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE AN INFECTION IN MY BODY SOMEWHERE AND THATS WHY THE KNOTS ARE THERE WELL MY TEETH ARE REALLY BAD SO THATS WHERE THE INFECTION IS COMING FROM SO I SEEN THE DENTIST TODAY HE IS GOING TO GET STARTED ON MY TEETH NEXT WEEK I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE EITHER I JUST PAY PAYMENTS SO DOCTORS WILL LET YOU SO DOES YOUR TEETH BOTHER YOU .

Glad you are feeling better. We had a stomach bug for a day and a half so I know how you felt.

After that my fever went to 37.5 and stayed around this for 4 days my cough was getting worse so I took Tamiflu. After one pill of tamiflu I had terrible hives all over my body. I never had anything like this before. My doctor prescribed me one injection of Tavegyl and Zyrtec and Erius for 5 days. And only after five days my hives disappeared. I was also advised to do Interferon injection 3 days later from my scheduled date. This is just my experience.

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