Awww i feel so poorly

[tamirra]

I hate feeling ill, not sure if ive got the flu or just a very bad cold, i ache all over, got the runs, headache, sneezes, sinusitus, cant open my mouth very wide as so painful, my teeth hurt,what you think ive got??? xx

[LoftyLottie]

Proper Flu doesn't necessarily mean you get cold symptoms Red. Usually do get a cough though.

[Bbbananas]

I've no qualms whatsoever Lottie in getting the swine flu jab - first in the queue for that mate - gotta keep myself fit!! But, if I do get the actual Swine Flu (or at least suspect it, without it being swabbed) - then I will be very reluctant to take Tamiflu - I might just opt to 'sweat it out'.

[LoftyLottie]

Hope you feel better soon though Red.

Meant to say that before I clicked submit! xx

[redcrx]

at the end of the day, a diagnosis of flu, cold or swine flu wont make a difference lol, i just want it gone asap lol

but without a diagnosis do we quarentine ourselves anyway? lol

thanks lofty :)

[yogi-bear]

Hi everyone

There seems to be a nasty strain of flu going about presently, which is not piggy related..............one of my sisters and her family have had it for around 2 weeks now....most feeling a bit better after about a week, but it knocks the stuffing out of you, apparently.........(they live in Surrey)......
sounds like the same symptoms redcrx and tamirra are having...........take as salla mentions and if it persists for too long, go and see your GP for him/her to check you over.
If you ring the swine flu hotline, they may send the medicine and you dont need it.

Tamirra and Redcrx, i hope you get better soon xx

[LoftyLottie]

I would never take Tamiflu!

[redcrx]

The GP wont see anyone with signs of flu, swine or otherwise. They refuse to make appts and advise that you call the pandemic line, and that was when calling just for advice about my 4 year old.

[tamirra]

Thank you Yogi, i really hope so too. xx

[tamirra]

Forgot to say, i also keep getting upset and crying for no reason, is that a flu sign too??

[Sqad]

"which is not piggy related.............".........How do you know?

".take as salla mentions and if it persists for too long, go and see your GP for him/her to check you over. "........don't do that....you will spread the infection.

"If you ring the swine flu hotline, they may send the medicine and you dont need it."......or you don't contact them and you DID need it.

[yogi-bear]

Grumpy old git :0)

They know cause the one that got it first went and was checked out by their GP........the other members of the family caught it from them...........

and how many people are ringing up the flu line, thinking they have swine flu....getting the tamiflu, which incidentally has not been tested that it may have side effects on certain people, and taking it when they just have a winter flu or a common bad cold, is all.

[Sqad]

LOL Yogi..........the GP checked her out? You mean he sent a swab for swine flu culture? I doubt it, but tell me if I am wrong.

Tamiflu not tested?.....balls.....of course it has undergone drug trials.

[yogi-bear]

Him out actually, squiddly...........Bruv in law got it first, then it spread to the reat of the family..................listen, you may be right, as qualified, but what if you're not?.........:0(

[sophie_1003]

A lad at the shop where I work rang in sick the other day saying he'd got tamiflu, the supervisor (very confused) said "Don't you mean you've got swine flu and have been prescribed tamiflu?" He replied "No, I've got tamiflu, it's a new sickness bug going around" I don't think the supervisor kew quite what to say to that!

[yogi-bear]

sallabananas (Wed 15:23 04/Nov/09)

I've no qualms whatsoever Lottie in getting the swine flu jab - first in the queue for that mate - gotta keep myself fit!! But, if I do get the actual Swine Flu (or at least suspect it, without it being swabbed) - then I will be very reluctant to take Tamiflu - I might just opt to 'sweat it out'.


Even Salla has doubts, sqad

[sophie_1003]

knew*

[yogi-bear]

Lol.........sophie x

[sophie_1003]

glad you liked that yogi!

[redcrx]

haha sophie, thats great! :)

[sophie_1003]

you couldn't make it up could you?! it's typical of the sort of stuff he comes out with though!