Influenza and Tamiflu

Bobkaal · February 2018

I apologize in advance for starting a new discussion but frankly I'm not technology savvy enough to figure out how to put this on the weekly questions discussion. Has anyone had an experience with their infant/toddler coming down with influenza? I'm terrified with all that has been on the news and I want to make sure my little guy is going to be ok. Not to mention I am 11 weeks preggo and afraid I could come down with the virus myself and sounds like that could be quite dangerous. Has anyone contracted the flu while pregnant? Doctor recommended I take tamiflu just to be on the safe side. Any experiences, recommendations or positive vibes are much appreciated.

ellbeedee · February 2018

My doctor would insist on tamiflu if someone around me had the flu. I have been really sick this last month and my kids were also, my ob had me get them flu tested 2 times and put me on tamiflu just in case.

Wishilivedinflorida · February 2018

Honestly, I did have the flu (confirmed) while pregnant and did not have a good outcome. I was also about 5 weeks at the time.

Does your son actually have the flu, or are you just worried he will get it? I’m confused as to why you would need Tamiflu if he doesn’t actually have confirmed influenza. Your post isn’t clear on this. I hope your little guy is ok. This flu season has been scary.

Also, you don’t need to be technologically savvy to post on the questions thread. You just click and post a comment. It’s literally more simple than creating your own thread like you have here.

Im sorry if this reply comes with a little snark. I’m just a little peeved when people create Special Snowflake posts to basically ask for medical advice or experiences (and then never come back). Do what your doc says, and if you question their recommendations, get a second opinion. And since you are here asking for support, please try to join in the threads and participate to give some support back to others.

Bobkaal · February 2018

Yes he did test positive for influenza.

prose1952 · February 2018

I don't understand why people get offended when questions are asked. We just want to know if anyone is experiencing these symptoms while we wait for our results. I just got a comment from another member about my post and my user name-which I tried changing but couldn't so I'm leaving this username..or maybe leaving this group since asking questions is frowned upon.

stothi · February 2018

prose1952 said:

I don't understand why people get offended when questions are asked. We just want to know if anyone is experiencing these symptoms while we wait for our results. I just got a comment from another member about my post and my user name-which I tried changing but couldn't so I'm leaving this username..or maybe leaving this group since asking questions is frowned upon.

Was someone offended? I didn't say I was offended. Questions in the questions threads and symptoms thread aren't frowned upon at all and that's why I directed you there. I answered your question and directed you to the threads that would help you learn to use this site. If you want to stay, I still suggest reading the threads I directed you to earlier. They are really helpful to get a feel for how this board in particular is organized.

Car0liiine · February 2018

@prose1952 Your username has changed, good job.
It is not frowned upon to ask questions. It is frowned upon to ignore the board organization and create an individual discussion thread for each question because it clutters the board and makes it very difficult to find the information you're needing. Frequently if you locate the appropriate established thread, you will find that others have been going through similar things and you may find your answers before even having to ask.

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