Sqad Please Help!

[netibiza]

Happy new year, I have the flu but can hardly breathe esp when I've been coughing, I walk around taking little breaths and it is so painful, should I go to urgencias, I don't really want to. I've taken a flu capsule and spoon of buttercup.

[horseshoes]

My best friend has just had flu over the Christmas period and she said she couldn't breathe very well. Her ribs were hurting, and across her back hurt too. I was worried she might have had pleurisy or even pneumonia (my daughter in law had pneumonia which wasn't diagnosed immediately). She has been given amoxicillin and is already a bit better. Flu is a horrible illness.

[Sqad]

neti.....just seen your "Only Fools and Horses" thread.

How do you feel this morning?

[netibiza]

Still in bed but am breathing normally. It was a horrible feeling, like my airway was blocked but fine now. Thanks

[netibiza]

Thank you all, I should have the flu jab but am reluctant. Feeling much better now.

[Sqad]

Fine neti..............take care.

[anneasquith]

neti, why are you reluctant to have the flu jab ?

[netibiza]

Anneasquith, I've heard that it can make you feel unwell for a couple of days, so without it I onoy feel bad for one or two days, and then I'm OK again.

Feel really atm, raring to go, although I know it's too early to get up and boogie, so am taking it easy.

[anneasquith]

ive had the flu jab for several years, and no side effects except a bit tender at injection site. id say get it done.