I think I have swine flu

[Jordan:A]

Well today it was mild, then I got worse as the day went on.
Out of the symptoms I have:
a sudden cougth
tiredness
headache
stomach upset (no diarrhoea yet)
sore throat
runny nose
sneezing

Also my snot is really runny, its like water it just drips down my nose so fast.
Cant really do anything yet probably get my mom to phone the doctors tomorrow to get tested or something

[Wayne]

I had all these yesterday with aches and pains etc but today I'm a lot better. It might not be swine flu. :)

[Hecktix]

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/Sat/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/CaringForSomeoneElse.aspx

use that

[Jordan:A]

Oh dear I got:
"
Speak to your GP


Your answers suggest you need to speak with your GP. If your surgery is closed you should follow their instructions for contacting the emergency doctor.
You must tell the GP if you have recently travelled to (or live in) an area of high swine flu risk or if you have been in contact with someone known to have, or suspected of having swine flu.
Please note
Due to the changing swine flu situation in the United Kingdom swab tests are no longer routinely being performed. Your doctor will decide whether you have swine flu by the symptoms you have.
If your GP confirms swine flu, they may give you a voucher reference number which a healthy relative or friend can use to pick up anti viral medicine from your local collection centre - normally a pharmacy or community centre. Your GP will give you the details
Even if your GP thinks it is likely that you have swine flu, you may not need to be treated with anti viral medicine if your symptoms are mild. Your doctor will make this decision based on the current advice for your area.
You should not go to the surgery or any other healthcare provider (such as A&E or walk in centre) unless advised to by your GP.
The swine flu virus is highly contagious so it is important that you avoid contact with other people as much as possible until the cause of your symptoms (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/GP.aspx#) is known.
If you have any further concerns, or your symptoms change or get worse before you speak to your GP, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 .
In addition to seeing your GP you may find the following information (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/SelfCareSwineFlu.aspx) helpful. You do not need to see your GP (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/GP.aspx#) before following the advice."

Oh dear

[Hecktix]

Ring your GP then :)


Oh dear I got:
"
Speak to your GP


Your answers suggest you need to speak with your GP. If your surgery is closed you should follow their instructions for contacting the emergency doctor.
You must tell the GP if you have recently travelled to (or live in) an area of high swine flu risk or if you have been in contact with someone known to have, or suspected of having swine flu.
Please note
Due to the changing swine flu situation in the United Kingdom swab tests are no longer routinely being performed. Your doctor will decide whether you have swine flu by the symptoms you have.
If your GP confirms swine flu, they may give you a voucher reference number which a healthy relative or friend can use to pick up anti viral medicine from your local collection centre - normally a pharmacy or community centre. Your GP will give you the details
Even if your GP thinks it is likely that you have swine flu, you may not need to be treated with anti viral medicine if your symptoms are mild. Your doctor will make this decision based on the current advice for your area.
You should not go to the surgery or any other healthcare provider (such as A&E or walk in centre) unless advised to by your GP.
The swine flu virus is highly contagious so it is important that you avoid contact with other people as much as possible until the cause of your symptoms (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/GP.aspx#) is known.
If you have any further concerns, or your symptoms change or get worse before you speak to your GP, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
In addition to seeing your GP you may find the following information (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/SelfCareSwineFlu.aspx) helpful. You do not need to see your GP (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SAT/MiniSAT/Topics/ColdsAndFlu/EndPoints/GP.aspx#) before following the advice."

Oh dear

[GoldenMerc]

Do you think in the next few weeks swine flew will get worse (as in people getting it) but more like things to cure it. i know its just a flew but its hit quite hardd

[Metric1]

did u start poopin yet???????????????

[Suspective]

Contact your GP then.

[efq]

People are going to get it and not even realize. I had it and it was just like the normal flu and my sister had it although it wasn't as bad for her and it went after a few days.

Better to catch it now to get a resistant than catch it later where it could be deadlier.

[Jordan:A]

did u start poopin yet???????????????
No lol

[Josh-H]

People are going to get it and not even realize. I had it and it was just like the normal flu and my sister had it although it wasn't as bad for her and it went after a few days.

Better to catch it now to get a resistant than catch it later where it could be deadlier.

Not true really, it could mutate in the winter and your immunity you've gained from having it once could be worthless.

[efq]

Not true really, it could mutate in the winter and your immunity you've gained from having it once could be worthless.
You will still have some resistance no matter the mutation of the influenza virus type.

[Soy]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Influenza-2009-cases.png

[Janet Snakehole]

im sure you'll be fine
just get lots of rest and contact your gp :)