WHAT TO TAKE FOR THE FLU

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I have the flu. And it is not fun.

I can't stomach cold medicine, I've tried multiple times. What can I do?

Someone help me please

[wordygirl74 45]

If you have a flu diagnosis from the doc you need Tamiflu. I had the flu over Christmas and I've never been so sick in my life. You need a prescription for the good stuff not OTC meds. Hope you feel better soon!!

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I'm so miserable. My body hurts, I can't eat or drink much, and every time I talk medicine, I throw it back up.

I have so much to do tomorrow, FML.

My room mate got me sick, and he's been taking medicine and is pretty much all better now.

[leeann71 539]

Rest and fluids until you get some flu medcine. Hope you get well soon.

[Richard Foor 655]

Well unfortunately Tamiflu has to be started within the first 48 hours of getting the flu so unless this just started and you can get to a dr and get started on it right away odds are it won't help. You might be able to get an antibiotic from your dr that would help, But mostly you will probably just have to get rest and keep yourself hydrated and nourished as best as possible. Good Luck.

[Pelekania 156]

I have the flu. And it is not fun.

I can't stomach cold medicine' date=' I've tried multiple times. What can I do?

Someone help me please [/quote']

I'm not a big fan of wasting my money on copays just to get a prescription. I took day and nquil, mucinex, clorasceptics, and made hot tatis. Started feeling better after 4 days.

[doreen70 268]

Tamiflu is a waste of money. My experience is it was non preferred on my insurance, and made me feel worse. All it does is shorten the duration, not cure the flu. Rest and hydration are your best bet.

[pen 33]

Not sure if this helps but the last time I had the flu was awhile ago. I took "Theraflu" it comes in a flavor and you add it to hot Water. It taste good and soothes. I thing it has Tylenol in it. Also Emergen-C packet have Vitamin c and a bunch of other good stuff in it. I swear by it. You can take 6 a day. I'd get antibiotics if its in your chest. I agree it's too late for tamiflu.

I hope you feel better soon.

Edit for hitting send too soon

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I keep waking up feeling better, and then worse.

Hopefully tomorrow I'm okay ish. I have a few meetings and a lot of driving to do.

[Geminidrive 389]

This may help guide you:

http://www.slhn.org/docs/newsletter/bariatrics%20-%20coughcoldflu.pdf

Feel better.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

The emergen C packets are amazing and really boost your immunity and help fight off the virus.

Also drink drink drink Water and orange juice

[NDN_RN 527]

Tylenol. Childrens dimetapp. And if you have any pain meds left from surgery, take it. I know I got the flu 2 days after christmas. I was in horrible pain, like a truck hit me and had a fever of 104 for 3 days (and I had. Flu shot in oct) good luck, feel better

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I hope you feel better soon. I too had the flu last week and it had to be the worst ever. Most of the bad symptoms are gone today, but still dealing with cough and lower energy level. My doctor would not prescribe Tamiflu over the phone, so I hauled myself into the office. I had taken some tylenol before going, so my temp lowered. I did not have a high enough fever so he would not prescribe it. Argh! Let me tell you, my fever was plenty high over the next few days. I felt absolutely horrible for about a week. This week I am feeling better. I used mostly tylenol, alcaseltzer (sp?) cold and flu last week. I am using robbitusin (sp?) cough this week. I hope you feel better soon.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

Can I take regular medicine? My room mate and I like this cold pills called XL-3. They will usually have us up and running in 6 or so hours.

[NDN_RN 527]

Can I take regular medicine? My room mate and I like this cold pills called XL-3. They will usually have us up and running in 6 or so hours.

How far post op are you?