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iwillalwayswonderwhy

(2,602 posts)
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 02:45 AM Mar 2013

Anybody have any experience with Tamiflu?

I woke up and knew, went to an urgent care, and tested positive for influenza b. Started Tamiflu within 4 hours of symptoms. Here's the thing. I fly on Thursday for my daughter's wedding on Saturday. I have felt progressively worse as the day wore on, and I'm wondering if I'll be over it enough by Thursday. My husband was also given a prescription for it as a preventative due to exposure, so we're hopeful that he won't get the flu.

Man, this is awful.

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Anybody have any experience with Tamiflu? (Original Post) iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2013 OP
it did wonders for my sister fizzgig Mar 2013 #1
expensive and not covered iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2013 #2
I would not fly if I had the flu. longship Mar 2013 #3
doctor says i won't be contageous after 3 days iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2013 #5
I hope your doctor is right. longship Mar 2013 #7
Well so far i am much worse than yesterday iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2013 #8
I hate flu shots hollysmom Mar 2013 #4
they gave me pills iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2013 #6
Tamiflu will reduce your sick time... By about 2 hours MattBaggins Mar 2013 #9
My son took it even though he didn't get tested to see if it was the flu, but he took it and it Brickbat Mar 2013 #10

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
1. it did wonders for my sister
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 02:46 AM
Mar 2013

she got the flu right before christmas, was still a bit sick and worn out, but it got her through the holiday. sure beat the week to two week death other people got.

congrats to your daughter!

iwillalwayswonderwhy

(2,602 posts)
2. expensive and not covered
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 02:50 AM
Mar 2013

But it will be worth it if it works. I'm very glad I'm not getting on a plane tomorrow.

Thanks for your reply.

longship

(40,416 posts)
3. I would not fly if I had the flu.
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 04:04 AM
Mar 2013

Locking oneself in an enclosed environment in close proximity of dozens of other people when you have a contagious disease is not advisable.

Please consider before you fly. Ask your doctor first. For the benefit of others on that flight. Influenza is not a think to be trifled with. It can kill.

Thanks.

iwillalwayswonderwhy

(2,602 posts)
5. doctor says i won't be contageous after 3 days
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 04:10 AM
Mar 2013

It's a risk if my husband gets it, too, but I will not be contagious at that point. It's hard to even contemplate missing my daughter's wedding.

longship

(40,416 posts)
7. I hope your doctor is right.
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 04:15 AM
Mar 2013

Thanks again.

I hope your husband stays healthy and you get over your symptoms quickly. I hope your daughter's wedding is nice.

hollysmom

(5,946 posts)
4. I hate flu shots
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 04:09 AM
Mar 2013

but for the last few years I got the tamiflu shot after symptoms - it works very very fast. I feel better within 2 days. I never flew after taking the shot though

Brickbat

(19,339 posts)
10. My son took it even though he didn't get tested to see if it was the flu, but he took it and it
Sun Mar 10, 2013, 11:59 AM
Mar 2013

worked like a charm. It was great.

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