The Flu

[kylesmum]

is rubbish.

I have been ill for almost 2wks....no point in going to Dr yet. Haven't left house.

I am sleeping for the world, I am vomming for the world, every part of me hurts, I have a bruise on my hand from banging it off the wall with the pain the other part of vomming brings..not going for the TMI here !

I have only ever had the flu once before. I now recall I thought I was on the way out...

I wonder how elderly/infirm people cope....it must be scary for them :(

Bless anyone who is also sufferring (if it helps) x

[anneasquith]

no update, hope km is ok .

[kylesmum]

Thanks Anne, i've been sleeping all afternoon.
Well I have the flu as far as he can say, scan being booked and bloods have been taken , he's more concerned about my stomach .We'll know tomorrow what infection/bug we're dealing with, he can't treat me until he knows.

I know people are far and away worse off than me, I wouldn't ever purposely take that away from them but I was glad of the chat, advice and support last night ...thank you x

[sandyRoe]

Beds probably the best place for you just now. Take things easy and take care of yourself.

[furrypusscat]

You are welcome, I am sure everyone who has posted will be pleased that you took the plunge and saw the GP. Thank you for letting us know. Hope you feel better soon.

[murraymints]

Oh dear this sounds similar to what I had ...was laid up for three weeks...nasty chest cough too ....hope you're better soon xxx

[kylesmum]

Thank you furry...I forgot to up there ^^ x
Sandy, thank you, bed is where it's happening, not in a good way though ;) x

[pixie373]

I really hope you feel better soon. You did the right thing getting help, especially after that length of time. Often things are easier to treat early on. Best wishes xx

[kylesmum]

Really murray ? Did you have tummy problems as well? If it's 3wks then I only have a week to go, not a thing done for Christmas, haven't left the house, it's pretty awful really isn't it x

[kylesmum]

Meant to say murray, hope you are way better now.

Thanks pixie, sometimes we just have to bite the bullet ! x

[murraymints]

KM I was throwing up for Scotland , couldn't keep anything down even water....fine now but was a bit wobbly for a few weeks after it stopped and incredibly tired ! ....all better now , had the flu jab too ! Hope it will be over for you soon ! Xx

[ummmm]

Glad the docs are looking into it xx

[anneasquith]

bed for you it is then, your health is more important than xmas, delegate

[Tilly2]

Poor you. You are really going through the mill. Hopefully the worst is over and you are now able to get yourself to the surgery.

[Tilly2]

Oh, I appear to have missed a page of responses. Sorry!

[boxtops]

Glad you saw the doc, kylesmum - sometimes you can't NOT do it, you have to look out for yourself! Let us know how it goes - AB is wonderful for things like this, just to have someone to talk to.

[ladyalex]

So glad you've been seen by the Doc.
Hope you feel a lot better very soon.
:-))

[marval]

It is good that you were able to see the doctor. I hope you feel better soon.xx

[Ellipsis]

A few years ago my wife and I got flu at the same time. It was horrendous, much as you describe.

After a couple of weeks my wife's cleared up over 2-3 days but mine didn't. Eventually after about three weeks I went to the doc's who was initially sceptical but, on checking me out, told me I was recovering from pneumonia which I'd picked up as a result of the flu.

Since then I've bought a flu jab every year, as soon as they come out. Absolute bargain IMO.

Get well soon, kylesmum ...

[anneasquith]

I don't suppose now is the time to say to km, you should have seen the doc sooner, poor thing .