[bethybabes69]

[FR Link] Swine Flu Girl died of septic shock

For the record, my best friend, and a friend of hers, now has confirmed Swine Flu & been prescribed Tamiflu, she's had a minor illness (sore throat, headaches, minor catarrh, loose cough) for about 10 days, but thought it was just a cold.

She, her Hubby and her 3 boys have been to my house many times in this time.

About 5 days ago my youngest boy, who's 6 has had quite a loose cough I've been keeping an eye on, and he's also had headaches which I've been treating with Paracetamol.

Day before yesterday (we were on Mountain Bike Camping Holiday), my other half and I both felt dizzy and had headaches, some catarrh with sneezing, aches and dry coughs.

Well, today, we both feel much better, my Son is back to running wild (it's School Holidays here), his headache has gone, and this morning hasn't coughed once.

I'd booked Him in for a checkup with my GP, who was quizzing about his symptoms, and gave me the number for the NHS Swine Flu Helpline.
I've now cancelled his appointment, as he's fine.

[DvdMom]

Most swine flu cases have a very high fever . Alot of swine flu cases have diarrhea and vomiting . Was your friend tested by a GP or was she told over the telephone that she had it ?
I read in England cases are being confirmed over the telephone . You & your friend’s symptoms seem very similar to allergies
or the common cold .

[DvdMom]

The PANDEMIC FLU INFORMATION FORUM

http://www.singtomeohmuse.com/viewtopic.php?t=3232&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=705

has doctors , nurses etc who post regular . They have posters from England , etc.. They have many news stories just from England etc.. The forum has an ask the moderators thread & a Personal reports & concerns - the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic thread .

I would ask them on the personal concerns thread if they thought it was swine flu or allergies etc..

Was your friend given a nasal swab to confirm it ? Because the main symptoms your friend didn’t seem to have . High Fever , Severe Body Aches ( Most cases people have been in bed sweating too hot , getting very chilled too cold , etc.. )

If you friend was given Tamiflu without having severe symptoms that can be an area of concern .

[DvdMom]

I’m glad your feeling better :)