Caught Swine Flu

[ScottyB]

So, I'm laid up in bed with the swine flu. I thought I had bronchitis, but I went to the clinic and was diagnosed with H1N1. Luckily, I have asthma, so I got my medicine free. It's normally $100.

But I'm going to have to make up a shitload of hours at work today.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

That'll learn ya for getting freaky with pigs.

 

[destrekor]

fresh bacon! get him!!!!
teh airborne swine brings us much rejoicing

 

[Regs]

How is the astma during cold season? I'm just worried it could cause complications.

 

[destrekor]

on a serious note... follow all medical advice to a T. If you start feeling worse in a way you've never experienced, don't even question posting here... or following up with a professional works too.
Having asthma puts you in a higher risk group, as there could be some serious developments as the bug progresses.

 

[FoBoT]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/YOyoYOhowsDAjello/SwineFluCard.jpg

 

[Lola]

Stupid question OP, but did you get the vaccine for H1N1?

 

[Rudee]

I caught H1N1 a week ago. Lasted about 6 days, then went away. No different than any other flu.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I caught H1N1 a week ago. Lasted about 6 days, then went away. No different than any other flu.

blasphemy! The news said it was a pandemic!!!! Killing epic amounts of people. WE ARE FEARFUL FOR OUR LIVES!!

 

[BrownShoes]

Obama told you to wash your hands.

 

[Nikamichi]

I caught H1N1 a week ago. Lasted about 6 days, then went away. No different than any other flu.

Shens. This guy is obviously posting from his grave.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Diagnosed with that and pneumonia today. Needless to say I've felt better.

 

[edro]

I have developed a cough over the last 2 days.
I attribute it to allergies.

What other symptoms would I see if I had the swine flu?

 

[destrekor]

Diagnosed with that and pneumonia today. Needless to say I've felt better.

shit that's rough. You too, pay seriously close attention to your symptoms. The worst cases have shared that.
Did the doctors mention specifically viral or bacterial pneumonia by chance? Viral means its going to probably be like hell regardless.

But get away from activities you don't need to be doing and focus on rest. Any extra help you can afford to give your body the better you'll be.

 

[Ausm]

Squeeeeeel like a piiiig!

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

shit that's rough. You too, pay seriously close attention to your symptoms. The worst cases have shared that.
Did the doctors mention specifically viral or bacterial pneumonia by chance? Viral means its going to probably be like hell regardless.

But get away from activities you don't need to be doing and focus on rest. Any extra help you can afford to give your body the better you'll be.

Thanks for the advice

Being a health care type I'm lucky to know what to look for. It's bacterial so antibiotics will help.

If I start posting cockeyed later tonight, it's probably the Tussionex

 

[destrekor]

Thanks for the advice

Being a health care type I'm lucky to know what to look for. It's bacterial so antibiotics will help.

If I start posting cockeyed later tonight, it's probably the Tussionex

Ah well that's good to hear. Viral would have meant a hell of a rough ride and likely all as a result of some serious immune reactions to the virus. Bacterial pneumonia riding along with a viral respiratory infection though... no doubt that's got to be full of suck.

Know which one started first? Did the pneumonia seem to start first? Seems like that would make sense, viruses love to hit up the body when it's fighting a bacterial infection.

When I had a sinus infection I caught the flu in the middle of the 6 weeks of sinus infection, and it caused the sinus infection which was on the way to clearing up to come back with vengeance for another 3 weeks, that time using antibiotics to make sure I got rid of that shit.

I hate my sinuses.
But oddly enough, I've never had pneumonia. Always upper respiratory, most likely caused by my terrible sinuses my whole life. Annually, either a sinus infection or influenza, or both at some point in the same year.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I have developed a cough over the last 2 days.
I attribute it to allergies.

What other symptoms would I see if I had the swine flu?

http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/

 

[rudder]

I have developed a cough over the last 2 days.
I attribute it to allergies.

What other symptoms would I see if I had the swine flu?

you smell like bacon.

 

[us3rnotfound]

:music; Blame it on the H1N1 :music;

 

[CJZ]

I have developed a cough over the last 2 days.
I attribute it to allergies.

What other symptoms would I see if I had the swine flu?

Same as for any flu: high fevers, generalized muscle aches, headaches, nausea, fatigue/malaise

 

[SirStev0]

lucky you. enjoy it while you can.

 

[ScottyB]

Stupid question OP, but did you get the vaccine for H1N1?

I wasn't allowed to get is as I am over 24 and have asthma. Yet I am one of the most vulnerable? Doesn't make sense to me.

 

[PricklyPete]

Hope you get better soon!

 

[zerocool1]

Stupid question OP, but did you get the vaccine for H1N1?

it's still not widely available.