Flu/strep throat question

[jccanada 314]

Has anyone had the flu or strep? I'm 100% I have one or the other. It came on so sudden this evening.

Can we take regular antibiotics and Tamiflu? Obviously I know I nsaids...no steroids.

Please help!

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[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

really watch the contents as they slip aspirin in everything but yes. you can take just about anything if it does not hurt your tummy. the one I use is like warm tea and very soothing as well as helps me get the Water in which is vital while sick.

[Butterflight 49]

Tamiflu has to be prescribed and usually within 24-72 hrs after exposure (I think). I had the flu 1 wk post op and had to break open Tamiflu pills...it was absolutely awful! Definitely go in and get tested for either flu and/or strep and if it's either one, your doc will prescribe the correct meds. Hoping that it's neither b/c both are awful to deal with. Get well soonď

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[jccanada 314]

I went last night. They said it was "pre flu" they knew I had it but I caught it early enough that it wasn't reading. Needless to say, with that result... they wouldn't prescribe Tamiflu.

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[sherri~ 77]

I had it this weekend as well and the vomiting was horrendous. Nothing to come up and my muscles around my stomach were spawning and felt like nausea. Went to ER for fluids Friday and got Zofran for nausea. Today is my first day of normal and being out of bed

[jccanada 314]

I don't seem to have that type of flu. I don't have any stomach issues, gratefully. I'm worse today and back at my normal doctor. Guess we will see.

[danaymacklin 177]

I was prescribed antibiotics today and hope they kick in quick! Been sick for a week:( Pray we all feel better soon![emoji120]?