36 wks and I have H1N1 flu virus
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Topic: 36 wks and I have H1N1 flu virus
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 36 wks and I have H1N1 flu virus
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 3:47pm
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ladies.. if you have any chest pain or a bad cough, runny nose etc it really does pay to get things checked out.. Although I had No symptoms of a flu...
I saw my midwife on Fri am complaining of being short of breath and tight pain.. next thing i know I was admitted into hospital on oxygen and had a resting heart rate of 140.. they did an ECG and it was abmornal.. they suspected a blood clot in my lung ( I flew london to Wgtn at 30 wks) by doing a scan on my legs - all clear..then a CT scan on my chest - results unsure.. Just to cover all bases they did the swap for H1N1..results came back positive. All is fine with baby which is a real relief.. just got to stay home and rest for the next 7 days and take the Tammiflu (which isnt cheap by the way cost $75!!) Keep well and watch out for any symptoms mammas |
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 4:01pm
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 4:12pm
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Sheesh! Any idea where/who you got it from? Glad that there is no affect on bubs. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Mum to the Gorgeous Leah! 7 months |
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 6:04pm
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you can get it anywhere...just like any flu virus...
the supermarket trolley an eftpost machine sitting next to someone on the bus its an airborn virus and lives on hard surfaces for up to 8 hours I was being SUPER carefull the past 3 weeks as well.. regular handwashing, Alcohol gel every half hour and after being anywhere public. The thing that hurt the most was the cost of Tamiflu.. I am on the benefit (as im not entitled to any maternity leave) and it cost me $75 !!! I also cant help but worry about the effects of Tamiflu on bubs. Just hoping for a speedy recovery |
Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 8:20pm
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Posted By: BusyMum2three
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 8:23pm
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Bun in the oven - thanks for the heads up...I hope you are feeling better soon...not what you need at this stage of preganancy...Look after yourself hun.
Ouchies to the cost of the tamiflu...$75.00! |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 8:53pm
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Oh poor you! Glad you are getting better though. How come they gave you Tamiflu instead of Relenza? I heard that was the stuff for preggy women.
Scary that you didn't have full blown flu symptoms. Lucky you saw the MW when you did. I reckon Eftpos machines are the *worst* for transmitting viruses. Especially the ones in doctors clinics. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 11:42pm
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should I be worried then, the last few days Ive had sharp pains in the chest, I feel like Ive smoked a packet of cigarettes although Ive been smoke free for 7 years. and find myself short of breath
I have now got a flippen cough and am starting to get a runny nose 
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 9:54am
Oh thats scary! Hope you get better soon  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 3:09pm
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i have today found out after calling the Ministry of health that Tamiflu should of been free !!! due to high risk - pregnancy, asthma, etc....
they are getting in touch with the pharmacy that charged me and organising a refund WOOHOOOo Tastic...i would ring the health line and get yourself checked out.. 0800 611 116 Good luck Keep in mind you can also be a carrier with no symptoms |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 3:33pm
ooh Yay that's such good news!  -------------
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 4:00pm
Mine i bronchitis  I went to the doctor this morning
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 4:22pm
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