The Flu Season from Hell

[FantasticDan]

I'm pushing 50, and can't remember ever having the flu..

Until this year. Record levels of flu in the northeast.. my wife and I tested positive for it in January. Plenty of other family too. Wasn't the biggest deal, got the Tamiflu and felt better in a few days.

Now enduring Round :2:. This time it's packing more of a punch. I'm fighting back some serious nausea as I type this, and it's not for the usual reasons :lol: :blush:

Anyone else fallen prey this winter?

[davew]

when was the last time you were vaccinated for flu?

[Augenj]

We missed the flu shots this year but heard they were only 10 to 30 percent effective anyhow. So far no flu, either Type A or B which is currently the most active.

[Tape Reader]

Queried five friends that got the flu this year. Asked if they got a flu shot. All five did. Also, all Northeast.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

[FantasticDan]

when was the last time you were vaccinated for flu?
Never. But I will start next season.

And thank you, Tape Reader :ThmbUp:

[Ocala Mike]

My "flu" turned out to be bronchitis; going on two weeks feeling poorly and making a very slow recovery.

I am hoping a company called Novavax is able to successfully develop a new vaccine in time for next season, better than the current vaccine in use.

[davew]

Never. But I will start next season.

And thank you, Tape Reader :ThmbUp:

I am not sure it helps prevention, just curious. I might have had 1 flu shot in my lifetime.

[xtb]

I've had exactly one flu shot in my life, 11 years ago. I have also had the flu one time, 11 years ago.

[davew]

I've had exactly one flu shot in my life, 11 years ago. I have also had the flu one time, 11 years ago.

It is all a plot by the medical establishment to get more money from you...

get the shot, and then get the drugs (and sometimes hospital stay) to treat

[Tom]

I had the flu the lest time 10 years ago - very bad, missed work three days two weeks in a row. couldn't shake it. Before that, I always had it once a year, for a couple days usually, maybe three .

Then I started getting a flu shot every year and have not had it once since then. I highly recommend it.

This year, they say a second strain is now going around and you can get it again, so be carefull.

[Fred]

Tested positive second week of Jan- First time I had the flu as far I can remember.
I did take the high dose vaccine and do ever year. Also prescribed tamiflu-10 pills for $100- can't say if it helped or not

[zico20]

I've had exactly one flu shot in my life, 11 years ago. I have also had the flu one time, 11 years ago.

I got a flu shot once in my life, 22 years ago, and got the flu a couple weeks later. Hadn't had the flu for a decade before that and have not caught it since.

[Inner Dirt]

Two people on a machinist forum I belong to died from the flu recently and they both were in their 50's. It was kind of eerie as they both were posting while they were sick, one asking for advice on home remedies, then vanished.
Other members who knew the guys personally posted the bad news.

[burnsy]

last time i got the flu was over 5 years ago. I have had one bad cold since then. I usually don't get the flu shot but did get one this year. Living in the North east the biggest difference came after they tested my blood and found i had a vitamin D deficiency. Most people up here don't get enough sun thus they are lacking vitamin D . Since I starting taking it i have had one cold in over 5 years.

[Tom]

Good point, burnsy.
I am on Vit D supplements too, for a few years now.
That may be part of why I don't get the flu.

As long as the flu shots are free, I'll keep getting them, just in case.

[Parkview_Pirate]

My "flu" turned out to be bronchitis; going on two weeks feeling poorly and making a very slow recovery.

I am hoping a company called Novavax is able to successfully develop a new vaccine in time for next season, better than the current vaccine in use.

Caught a bad case of bronchitis last in Vegas when I was there for the NHC. Took me 5 weeks to recover. I hope you and Dan feel better soon.

Is there a vaccine for bronchitis?

The last time I went to the clinic for a checkup, the nurse wanted me to get a pneumonia vaccine, which was news to me. I declined, like a do flu shots, but maybe next year will consider it if the risk/reward ratio is favorable.

For now, I just try to avoid most contact with humans....:)

[incoming]

My "flu" turned out to be bronchitis; going on two weeks feeling poorly and making a very slow recovery.

I am hoping a company called Novavax is able to successfully develop a new vaccine in time for next season, better than the current vaccine in use.

Be sure you get a chest xray. A good friend of mine had been treated for over two years for chronic bronchitis, she is now a eight year lung cancer survivor.

[MONEY]

I'm pushing 50, and can't remember ever having the flu..

Until this year. Record levels of flu in the northeast.. my wife and I tested positive for it in January. Plenty of other family too. Wasn't the biggest deal, got the Tamiflu and felt better in a few days.

Now enduring Round :2:. This time it's packing more of a punch. I'm fighting back some serious nausea as I type this, and it's not for the usual reasons :lol: :blush:

Anyone else fallen prey this winter?

Yo Dude, You're at zero rep. points again!
Now I have to give 20 other people rep. points, then wait for you to
post something constructive, so that I could give you another positive.

The flu is an evil disease. It tricks you into not eating so that it can defeat you.
So, eat well, drink plenty of water and take asperin for fever or pain.

Avoid Tylenol, as neither the Flu or Tylenol are good for your liver.

Hopefully you and your wife will get better soon.

[Ocala Mike]

Got the chest x-ray; normal. I don't know of any vaccine for bronchitis - mine was treated with antibiotics.

[incoming]

Got the chest x-ray; normal. I don't know of any vaccine for bronchitis - mine was treated with antibiotics.

Good luck with your treatments.

[RunForTheRoses]

You contagious peeps got me sick, was sick all weekend and took off yesterday and today. Should be able to go back to work tomorrow but I'll be dragging. Next time keep your germs to yourselves.:p

[FantasticDan]

You contagious peeps got me sick, was sick all weekend and took off yesterday and today.
Stay away from the peeps next Easter :p

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[davew]

You contagious peeps got me sick, was sick all weekend and took off yesterday and today. Should be able to go back to work tomorrow but I'll be dragging. Next time keep your germs to yourselves.:p

did you catch a computer spread virus? I hope you get well soon.

[CincyHorseplayer]

It's been tough. Sick a few times but know many around my neighborhood have been hit hard. Wish all good health.

[railbird]

Fantastic
Caught it new years eve , my wife and I were down and out more than 6 weeks
Terrible doctors here in FL. kept prescribing different antibiotics .
My lung Dr said my lungs "sound clear " next day Xray revealed I developed pneumonia.
Wife developed an intestine disease that is caused by overuse of antibiotics

[HalvOnHorseracing]

Caught a bad case of bronchitis last in Vegas when I was there for the NHC. Took me 5 weeks to recover. I hope you and Dan feel better soon.

Is there a vaccine for bronchitis?

The last time I went to the clinic for a checkup, the nurse wanted me to get a pneumonia vaccine, which was news to me. I declined, like a do flu shots, but maybe next year will consider it if the risk/reward ratio is favorable.

For now, I just try to avoid most contact with humans....:)

I never fail to have sinus problems if I spend any time in a Vegas casino. I was on antibiotics for two weeks after the NHC. I don't care how much air they are moving. Breathing in particles that come off cigarettes is unavoidable. It may not affect everyone, but it certainly gets to me.