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

[ummmm]

Sounds bloody awful.

Are you keeping anything down? Fluids?

[Mamyalynne]

Oh how dreadful, you should be coming through it after two weeks. Agree with Ummmm be careful you don't get dehydrated - maybe a call to the surgery after so long ?

[sandyRoe]

If you're not eligible for the free flu jab next year it would be worth paying for one in Boots. I think they're about 14 or 15 quid. It could be money well spent.

[Mamyalynne]

£7 in Asda had mine 2 weeks back.

[kylesmum]

Cold sores up both nostrils as well as my mouth which I cant open very much....peace for some !! Face is a papier mache mess ! Where to start ?

This post is to make peeps feel better, I feel better when I know i'm not alone, hope when you know you're not alone i've helped in a small way :)

[Mamyalynne]

Well it has certainly got a grip of you for sure. Feel better soon.

[kylesmum]

No-one was there when I replied..apologies.

I'm not keeping much down to be honest, i'm on immodium, just for a break.

Wish i'd got a flu jab.

I feel dastardly. i'm not a GP person but i'm struggling with this. I really dont know how fragile people cope, it really is awful. Just awful..

[kylesmum]

Thanks everyone x

[ummmm]

I long have you been vomiting for?

[kylesmum]

Over 2wks now...not the best way to lose weight.

[ummmm]

You really need to see your GP. You shouldn't be vomiting for that amount of time xx

[marval]

Poor you, it sounds awful. As suggested it might be worth a call to your surgery. I hope you feel better soon.

[furrypusscat]

Are you sure its flu, vomiting for that amount of time sounds a lot. Keep drinking water or get some of the rehydration drinks from the chemist as they replace the lost salts etc. See your GP.

[kylesmum]

I'm scared to go to my GP...how sad is that? Thats how ill I feel.

Thank you, all of you, just trying to keep my mind of it I suppose...bury my head in the sand more like.

I'll go and see him...I have to be brave !

[ummmm]

If you are that ill can you not ask for a home visit?

[marval]

Do be brave, better to see the doctor than continue feeling ill.

[kylesmum]

No...i'll manage. I don't like fuss plus a home visit is like hens teeth now. Thanks all...really...had a moment there, i'll be fine, I think ;) xx

[anneasquith]

I don't think you should be vomiting so much with flu, phone gp tomorrow.

[kylesmum]

Just an add on...but worth a try for advice before I gven an A-Z to my poor GP..

Why are my feet on fire...they're severely bad.I'm almost wanting to cut them off...

[kylesmum]

Thanks you Anne and everyone...helps to share at times so truly appreciated.