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Post by Bob on Feb 1, 2018 7:58:01 GMT -5
Have a feeling that my wife has come down with the flu. At a minimum she's experiencing some flu-like symptoms. She and I both had our flu shots last November and are diligent about washing our hands when we've been out on errands to the store, but last night she had a mild fever (couldn't warm up), constant headache (no body aches) and now it's developed into a persistent cough. Going to keep a close eye on her today. I suspect I have some bug trying to get a hold in my body, but so far I'm up and about. Never a good time to get sick, but with our move coming up in less than two weeks, this is really not a good time to be under the weather.
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Post by QuickSilver on Feb 1, 2018 8:38:12 GMT -5
Have a feeling that my wife has come down with the flu. At a minimum she's experiencing some flu-like symptoms. She and I both had our flu shots last November and are diligent about washing our hands when we've been out on errands to the store, but last night she had a mild fever (couldn't warm up), constant headache (no body aches) and now it's developed into a persistent cough. Going to keep a close eye on her today. I suspect I have some bug trying to get a hold in my body, but so far I'm up and about. Never a good time to get sick, but with our move coming up in less than two weeks, this is really not a good time to be under the weather. |
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Post by highlandannie on Feb 1, 2018 8:41:20 GMT -5
Bob, hope she has just a mild case.
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Post by Bob on Feb 1, 2018 8:54:19 GMT -5
Got her to call the doctor's office for a phone consult. Suspect they'll want to see her in urgent care.
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Post by QuickSilver on Feb 1, 2018 9:07:44 GMT -5
Got her to call the doctor's office for a phone consult. Suspect they'll want to see her in urgent care. Good.. because the earlier Tamiflu is started the better... However, if it is NOT the flu and is a cold or other URI then Tamiflu is not going to do anything.. the usual cold remedies are the only action... On a personal note.. ZICAM.. I swear by it.. I have averted many colds by using the nasal swab as soon as I feel something may be coming on. It can actually shorten colds. Any drugstore carries it. I've have wonderful results.  |
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Post by QuickSilver on Feb 2, 2018 7:59:18 GMT -5
How is your wife feeling Bob. Does she have the flu?
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Post by Bob on Feb 2, 2018 8:12:44 GMT -5
How is your wife feeling Bob . Does she have the flu? Thanks for asking QuickSilver. She spoke to a nurse over the phone yesterday who based on the symptoms, didn't think it warranted coming in yet. Her fever was still under 100° last night, but she's very fatigued and has a constant headache. The nurse seemed to think it's a cold virus, but not the flu. That said, I'm keeping a close eye on her. Fortunately she's still sleeping now, but had a tough night last evening getting to sleep because she felt so miserable. |
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Post by smitty45 on Feb 2, 2018 8:18:37 GMT -5
I'm hoping it;s just a cold @bob
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Post by QuickSilver on Feb 2, 2018 8:29:02 GMT -5
How is your wife feeling Bob . Does she have the flu? Thanks for asking QuickSilver . She spoke to a nurse over the phone yesterday who based on the symptoms, didn't think it warranted coming in yet. Her fever was still under 100° last night, but she's very fatigued and has a constant headache. The nurse seemed to think it's a cold virus, but not the flu. That said, I'm keeping a close eye on her. Fortunately she's still sleeping now, but had a tough night last evening getting to sleep because she felt so miserable. Hope she feels better soon Bob |
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Post by Bob on Feb 2, 2018 8:53:40 GMT -5
So, based on my initial observations this morning, she's not showing any improvement over yesterday. Was on her feet for 5 minutes before returning to bed with a headache and nasty cough, but is at least eating. Now just hoping I don't catch it.
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Post by highlandannie on Feb 2, 2018 21:59:48 GMT -5
So, based on my initial observations this morning, she's not showing any improvement over yesterday. Was on her feet for 5 minutes before returning to bed with a headache and nasty cough, but is at least eating. Now just hoping I don't catch it. Sorry. Hope you don't catch it and that your wife improves soon. |
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Post by Bob on Feb 2, 2018 22:25:54 GMT -5
So, based on my initial observations this morning, she's not showing any improvement over yesterday. Was on her feet for 5 minutes before returning to bed with a headache and nasty cough, but is at least eating. Now just hoping I don't catch it. Sorry. Hope you don't catch it and that your wife improves soon. So far so good, but she's still pretty miserable tonight. No fever though, and that's a good sign. |
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Post by nkat on Feb 2, 2018 22:48:04 GMT -5
Please tell her to put Vicks on her chest, will help the cough and the headache.
Hope she feels better soon.
NKat
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Post by tnthomas on Feb 2, 2018 23:53:43 GMT -5
So, based on my initial observations this morning, she's not showing any improvement over yesterday. Was on her feet for 5 minutes before returning to bed with a headache and nasty cough, but is at least eating. Now just hoping I don't catch it. Bob, I hope your wife feels better soon, hope you can dodge this. Sounds like what I had several weeks ago. Last couple days I've been experiencing what appears to be a cold. <sigh> Rest, fluids and OTC remedies to ease symptoms seem to be the best recourse for these aliments. |
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Post by The Inspector on Feb 3, 2018 1:41:43 GMT -5
I read the flu shot was 20 percent effective this year.
One of my coworkers got it and it comes and goes, and takes some time before it goes away.
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