My husband just got confirmed for the flu. He has been home for 3 days and finally he went to th dr?

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they gave me a prescription for tamiflu too because they said i will for sure get it. my question is if i only feel tired and a little bit of body ache but nothing bad should i start it or wait until i have more pronounced symptoms? how does tamiflu make you feel and do we need to eat before we take it
Answer:
Since you can use tamiflu to prevent a flu altogether, it's definitely safe to take when you have the first symptoms. The earlier you start, the faster you'll get better and the less sick you'll get.

Swine Flu brought a Horrible Chest Congestion That Won't Go Away?

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4 weeks ago I woke up with severe chest congestion. I couldn't breathe
I went to the doctor for it, they told me I had H1N1
They gave me a breathing treatment, a cocktail shot and prescriptions for Tamiflu
I took my meds and got over the flu in 4 days. The chest congestion had also gone away.
I've had a cough for about the last 2 weeks.
This past week has become severe again. Thursday and Friday felt as if i was breathing with half a lung.

I've never had trouble breathing ever, and it's upsetting to have gotten swine flu in the first place. I've been using Vicks vapor rub, cough drops and tea.
The doctor's is my last resort, I can't afford it and don't want ER debt. I work with kids and catch everything so I visit my doctor almost every other month. Anyone have any suggestions before I have to head to the doctors?
Answer:
It sounds like you have probably developed a lung infection. Bronchitis or most likely pneumonia. You don't want to let that go. Definitely check in with your doc or drop by an urgent care clinic. You probably need a chest xray.

Is tamiflu tablets safe?

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my little boy is 6 year old doctor gave him tamifle tablets are they safe to use
Answer:
There is no evidence that Tamiflu is unsafe. The drug commonly causes vomiting but it should reduce the risk of secondary complications and general severity of the virus. Source(s): RN

Do they give you a different medication depending if it's swine flu or regular flu?

Question:
There's Tamiflu, and something else. Do you get Tamiflu for one and the other thing for the other?

If not, is there a reason for knowing which kind of flu you have, other than for statistical purposes?
Answer:
They told me that they are being treated the same way. In WA they do not even bother to see which it is because the h1 n1 test is so unreliable.

Jax had h1n1 (supposedly) and he was given Tami flu (should be same med for regular flu).

Scare tactic, I imagine...

Can you take tamiflu and theraflu at the same time?

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Answer:
Tamiflu is a prescription anti-viral medication that kills viruses, but does not relieve the symptoms of the flu (fever, aches, etc.)
Theraflu is an over-the-counter symptom relief medication that does not kill viruses.

Yes, you can take both at the same time as long as you are not allergic to the ingredients in either medication. They do not adversely react together.

Should I go to an emergicare center?

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i'm home sick and my dad thinks that i have the swine flu. therefore instead of filling up the emergency rooms and waiting to get in to an appt. with a doctor he plans on taking me to an emergicare center to get what he thinks a shot but my mom thinks i'd get those tamiflu pills. do you find it really necessary to go?

my symptoms are:
-bad deep cough
-runny/stuffy nose
-fever of 102.4
-achy body and joint pains

-thanks (:
Answer:
I'd go just to be on the safe side. They can give you medication to help it go away quicker and can make sure your lungs sound pneumonia free. That's a big concern with the flu.

H1N1 with no fever neg test but doc said he has it?

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Took son to doc. negative influ. A test but doc says he has it. and treating with Tamiflu. H1n1 is a panademic in our county also. Kids in his school have it. But he has no fever. He had a headache that would not ago away, stomache, slight sore throat and a backache.

He has asthma and right now it is really bad.
But he is acting normal. He looks tired. But just takes naps here and there. Up walking around eating etc.

What I want to know is
Ask this question earlier today but wanted to ask again Thank you


Has anyone heard of someone having H1N1 with no fever and with minor symptoms. I am confused.
7 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
Answer:
It is very common for a carrier of the virus to have experienced a fever as a symptom. If he has not, it's highly unlikely he's a carrier, but it can happen.

Although, he should have had muscle aches everywhere. I'm in doubt, but don't take my word for it.