Flu or....?

marriedtoadutchman

I'm currently just under 8 weeks. The last couple of days I haven't been feeling the greatest; sore throat, tired, just feeling under the weather. However this afternoon I started to feel achy but more so in my pelvic area and down my legs. It' has gradually got worse to the point of feeling like period cramps.
It has started to make me worry that something is wrong. But then I wonder if I'm just being over emotionally Bc a) I'm pregnant and b) I'm not feeling well and I'm always emtotional when I'm sick.

I know none of you ladies can tell me what's going on but I just wanted to vent to(besides dh who isn't home right now).

meggyme

Have you gotten a flu shot? If not, it is highly recommended for pregnant women (the preservative free one) and may keep you from having concerns like this in the future. Just a thought, I got mine last week.

goldie987

Im sorry youre feeling sick. Sounds like a routine bug not the flu. The flu would have a 102 or 103 fever and you would feel like you got hit by a bus for about a week. Keep hydrated and if you start to get a fever, acetaminophen is safe and brings down fevers. Ditto to @meggyme, do get a preservative free flu shot. Pregnancy weakens your immune system and makes you more susceptible to catching the flu and developing complications from it. High fevers are also no good for the developing baby.

KRuthie25

Vent all you want! Being sick while pregnant is the absolute worst!

ngraham17@yahoo.com

I have some of the same similar symptoms. Last night I had a night sweat so bad, it drenched my clothes and sheets. I had a sore throat before I went to bed, but it got worse during the night and in the morning. I went to urgent care just to make sure I did not catch anything and the doctor said all seems fine. Well I am not fine. I feel miserable. I am hot than cold and back and forth. Being sick while pregnant is absolutely the worst! I hope everyone who is feeling yucky, feel better soon!

Emztron500

I had the flu right when I got pregnant, it was the worst! I feel for you whatever's going on! 

marriedtoadutchman

Thanks everyone! I had the flu with my last pregnancy and I agree it was the worst! I had to have family come and help with my other two ds's as I physically couldn't do anything. Thankfully this time I am already starting to feel better. Took a warm shower and went to bed early and that seemed to help.

And yes I will be getting the flu shot next week.