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I believe I have the influenza B strain. Had it about ten days now.
Although the cold-type symptoms are nearly gone, the worst part is how utterly fatigued I am. It feels like one step forward, one step back...I barely have the strength to walk about and when I do feel a bit better I I wipe myself out again.
Is this normal? Never had flu before AFAIK.
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mamabird43 chalkey79
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Hi, I'm joining in this discussion from the state of Maryland in the US. Monday (February 12) will be three weeks since I was given a confirmed diagnosis of the flu, Strain A. I'm a senior citizen who has been in excellent health until the flu struck. I had the flu shot/jab in early September, which may have been a bit early from what I've read. But, the effectiveness of the shot/jab is not great. My doctor gave me Tamiflu and a cough medicine with codeine (Cheritussin), which I have almost finished. Although I'm going out and doing things, I still don't feel well and have lost weight (not a totally bad thing
. My cough persists and mucus seems to be continually draining into my throat, which makes me somewhat nauseous. I'm using Flonase nasel spray as per my doctor to keep my nasal passages clear. Has anyone reading this experienced symptoms as I have for three weeks? I feel like I will never get over them. Thanks!
Lisagal mamabird43
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Mambird43 I have been sick since Martin Luther King day. Still not 100 percent. My kids also since then. This strain a is so bad it is lingering forever. Just make sure you get the mucas up and swallow it or spit it out or blow it out. You don't want the mucas to form in ur lungs that's when things get bad. Drink lots of fluids to try and flush it out of you. Hang in there and follow up with ur Dr.
mamabird43 Lisagal
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Thanks, Lisagal. I'm so sorry you and your kids are still ill after all this time, which speaks to how virulent this flu is. As you recommend, I'm working hard to prevent the mucus from affecting my lungs. Tomorrow I'm going to call my internist to set up a follow-up appointment. Just want to make sure my lungs are OK.
mamabird43 chalkey79
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My Type A (H3N2) flu is now over after three weeks. However, in Week 4, I continue to feel malaise, have a persistent cough and have mild difficulty breathing. My doctor sent me for a chest x-ray today. Alas, the flu has now morphed into early/walking pneumonia in my left lung. So, my doctor put me on a course of antibiotics and gave me an inhaler to use twice a day. I've always be healthy, but I am 74 years old. This flu is widespread and particularly virulent this year, especially for the very young, people with compromised immune systems, and people (like me) of a "certain age." Please, please treat this flu very seriously!
April456 mamabird43
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I too have have the “A” strain flu.. since around February 18. Was wondering how long the symptoms lasted for everyone who has or has had the “A” strain? I have never been this sick in my life. Sheesh!
April456
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Lisagal April456
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It takes a good three weeks to get 90 percent better. Fatigue lasts a while. Just keep positive and drink lots of fluids and stay away from sick people. Always sanitize ur hands and don't touch ur face. Good luck
susanhelp38 chalkey79
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sharlenafoster chalkey79
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