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Post by angelsamongus on May 19, 2014 2:11:25 GMT -6
Out of curiosity, were very many of you as members, friends, or family sick around or during the week of Easter?
I had a lower respiratory infection with deliriously high fevers ranging above 104.2, We were at a family reunion the day prior of the onset of symptoms, yet no one was sick at the reunion, plus we were outdoors the entire day. DH was out of town for 5 nights while I was sick. This left me home alone with no transportation to see my family Dr. or to go to the ER..... which I really needed.
My reason for asking; it's too late to diagnose which strain of flu I had, and I would like to know if that " New strain of Flu; MERS " ever made it to La Salle Co. and it's symptoms.
Any information would be appreciated.
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Post by Blue Star on May 19, 2014 3:11:01 GMT -6
Any cases MERS in LaSalle co. would have hit the news, as did the other 2 cases. It was stated that it was brought into the states from the middle east.
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Post by chevypower on May 19, 2014 11:29:54 GMT -6
true, they say it's making it's way.... but how far from us is the question?
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Post by seaturtle43 in hostile forum on May 19, 2014 17:02:20 GMT -6
Update on Illinois patient www.foxnews.com/health/2014/05/19/mers-patient-who-contracted-illness-in-us-is-not-contagious/?intcmp=latestnewsWhat are the symptoms of the flu? Flu symptoms include: A 100oF or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever) A cough and/or sore throat A runny or stuffy nose Headaches and/or body aches Chills Fatigue Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (most common in children) When should I seek emergency medical attention? Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Purple or blue discoloration of the lips Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Seizures Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough |
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Post by Jaded on May 19, 2014 21:11:56 GMT -6
Out of curiosity, were very many of you as members, friends, or family sick around or during the week of Easter? I had a lower respiratory infection with deliriously high fevers ranging above 104.2, We were at a family reunion the day prior of the onset of symptoms, yet no one was sick at the reunion, plus we were outdoors the entire day. DH was out of town for 5 nights while I was sick. This left me home alone with no transportation to see my family Dr. or to go to the ER..... which I really needed. My reason for asking; it's too late to diagnose which strain of flu I had, and I would like to know if that " New strain of Flu; MERS " ever made it to La Salle Co. and it's symptoms. Any information would be appreciated. My oldest son was out sick for 2 weeks over Easter break, with a strain of the flu...his doctor wouldn't tell us anymore than that. A few weeks after that he was out again for a week, so I changed his doctor because she again told us it was the "flu" come to find out it was gastritis... |
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Post by toshiko on May 20, 2014 9:39:09 GMT -6
Many folks, think gastritis is the flu, and it turns out, it is probably a bout of food sickness.
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Post by seaturtle43 in hostile forum on May 20, 2014 16:38:32 GMT -6
any stomach intestinal issues that occur with the flu are usually in children and may not even be from the flu and may just be occurring at same time. Influenza is a respiratory virus
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Post by Jaded on May 20, 2014 17:00:06 GMT -6
Many folks, think gastritis is the flu, and it turns out, it is probably a bout of food sickness. What aggravates me is when a trained professional diagnoses it not once but twice as the flu without doing any further testing...didn't ask him any questions, nothing...just brushed it off as the flu....it's just annoying |
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