April 2012 Moms
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the flu! :(
So my last doctor's appt, I turned down the flu shot bc I knew I could get it cheaper somewhere else...I also found out I can get it for free at Kroger through my insurance...so I've been meaning to get it, and I'm SO mad at myself! I left work early bc I was feeling AWFUL. I came home and immediately puked my soul out, and now I'm laying in bed feeling super achy. I don't have a fever or anything- just achy and stomach issues, but still, I'm freaking out that somehow the baby could be hurt ...I have a doctor's appt on Friday, but should I call if I still have these issues tomorrow? I'm staying hydrated and resting. Anything else I could do?
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Re: the flu! :(
When I thought I had the flu, I called my on call Dr and they told me to go to the ER to get checked out to be safe. It took hours and whatever your co pay is......but for me it was worth it to know baby and I were ok and didn't have the flu. I saw my OB the next day.
ETA: After lots of tests, mine wound up being a viral infection and my OB prescribed me a z pack. They wouldn't treat me with any medicines at the ER. They referred me back to the OB for that, they just diagnosed me at the ER.
Micah Leonard
Ditto.
Flu=Fever. You most likely have a stomach bug that will work itself out. Keep drinking water and feel better!!
Oh no!! Did you have a fever?
Thank you so much! That definitely makes me feel better...at first I thought it was nausea that seems to come and go, but it's sticking!
The flu that the flu shot protects you from the the respiratory strains of influenza, it involves fever, chills, aches, and respiratory symptoms.
It sounds like you have some type of gastroenteritis (stomach bug). WHich isn't fun but probably not as dangerous as the traditional flu they warn of. Do your best to stay hydrated!