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July 2016 Moms
PugsandKisses
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PSA: risk versus benefits
PugsandKisses
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I have the Flu. Not a cold, or anything simple, but Influenza. Lab test confirmed, Dr diagnosed. I was on day 3 of feeling yucky when my temps starting to spike. Since it was pass the 48 mark, Tamiflu is worthless.
My temps did not drop below 100.6 for 36 hours and I was 102.4 at the Dr's office. Tynelol was doing nothing for them.
Since I am in my 2nd trimester, it was discussed and agreed upon to use motrin. I have been on it for just under 24 hours, and my temps are around 99-100.5 now. I still hurt, and my cough is mad crazy, but no long with a high fever.
The fevers can cause more damage than motrin. Studies show that motrin in the first trimester can lead to miscarriages, and in the 3rd to kidney issues, but there has been no link with minor use in the 2nd trimester to any issues. That being said, I am only doing 600mg every 6 hours.
1) please, if you think you have the Flu, get tested (it is a nasal swab), and go on Tamiflu.
2) fevers can cause some serious fetal damage. They are nothing to ignore.
3) I am completely comfortable with taking a 'high risk medicine ' for a day or so. And if I needed to, i would take it longer. There is no question in my book, high fevers, or serious fetal harm (fetal growth retardation, fetal death, physical malformations, mentally challenges).
4) any issues, talk to your Dr. They have a nurse line or after hours line for a reason.
My temps did not drop below 100.6 for 36 hours and I was 102.4 at the Dr's office. Tynelol was doing nothing for them.
Since I am in my 2nd trimester, it was discussed and agreed upon to use motrin. I have been on it for just under 24 hours, and my temps are around 99-100.5 now. I still hurt, and my cough is mad crazy, but no long with a high fever.
The fevers can cause more damage than motrin. Studies show that motrin in the first trimester can lead to miscarriages, and in the 3rd to kidney issues, but there has been no link with minor use in the 2nd trimester to any issues. That being said, I am only doing 600mg every 6 hours.
1) please, if you think you have the Flu, get tested (it is a nasal swab), and go on Tamiflu.
2) fevers can cause some serious fetal damage. They are nothing to ignore.
3) I am completely comfortable with taking a 'high risk medicine ' for a day or so. And if I needed to, i would take it longer. There is no question in my book, high fevers, or serious fetal harm (fetal growth retardation, fetal death, physical malformations, mentally challenges).
4) any issues, talk to your Dr. They have a nurse line or after hours line for a reason.
Thank God for Raid.
Re: PSA: risk versus benefits
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Hang in there, I hope you recover quickly!
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
However, this year's Flu shot was a shot in the dark. The latest studies show it is only about 20% effective. It is usually closer to 80%.
Knowing that, I still would gotten it.