Could it be H1N1 ?

[CMorg]

My stepson came home from school monday with a fever 102ish , Then felt ok that night. Tuesday throwing up with fever again , then really stuffy nose. Wednesday fever felt ok developed cough. Thursday fever cough almost non stop , diarroreha (sp). Seen doc , doc did no testing , just said it was rotavirus or rhinovirus. Now , thursday night my 4 year old is starting to feel sick to her stomach , and has a 101 fever. My wife is pregnant due in early april. This isnt good I am afraid.

[G-Man]

Keep a lot of PURELL around the house as the CDC not only reccomends but prefers the use of instant hand sanitizer

[bcklash]

we will pray now.

[bamabassman]

OOOOHHHH MANNNNN, like lash. saying a prayer RIGHT NOW PAL. keep us posted ok?

[CMorg]

Well , my daughter threw up once tonight and went to sleep. I dont know if the motrin made her sick , or the flu or whatever it is. So , she is asleep with no fever reducer in her. Man , this sucks... I wish my wife could go somewhere else for awhile , but she has already been here non stop with the kids , she is a stay at home mom , so its probably to late.

[carolina-rig-01]

Sending prayers your way buddy. I sure hope that everyone gets to feeling better soon and I hope that you and your wife avoid it.

[3dkicker]

It's making it's way around. Got staff and their kids out this week with flu like symptoms. Get your Vit C and all your B's and wash your hands often. If you get it then get your fluids and keep your temp down. 104 and above and you need to see the doc!!!

[screwballl]

There has been a 24-48 hour bug working its way north. A few weeks ago everyone in my family had it including 80 year old grandfather. It is the flu the first day, then slowly give way to cold like symptoms the 2nd day, and basically a cold the next 1-3 days. After that you are back to normal, but this was a nasty run.

[CMorg]

Originally Posted by screwballl

There has been a 24-48 hour bug working its way north. A few weeks ago everyone in my family had it including 80 year old grandfather. It is the flu the first day, then slowly give way to cold like symptoms the 2nd day, and basically a cold the next 1-3 days. After that you are back to normal, but this was a nasty run.

That is pretty much what is going on here , but with a fever the whole time. It never really excedes 102. My daughter still has the 102 fever from last night , now starting to get the stuffy nose. Step son has had it since monday , and his fever is 99 now , starting to go away. My daughter is playing and eating some , and drinking fluids like normal , but has a fever.

[walkeraviator]

We have had a rash of Strep around these parts.

[JB]

Hey Cmorg,

Those same symptoms are really all over the place where I live in Ohio,
My grand daughter had similar symptoms with the fever and was taken
to Childrens Hospital, where at first they thought it was first stage of
pneumonia, then the next day afte a breathing treatment turned out to
be bronchitis, after several days of meds she is fine.
That and the stomach flu is really going around, hope your family heals quickly.

[Cavs1123]

This sounds alot like what went through my entire family. We all had the stomach flu. It lasted for 5 days with me to as little as 2 days with my sister. Praying for ya!!!!

[woody]

Cmorg, Please understand that I am saying this with all do respect to you. I am basing my thoughts on the last sentence of your first post. Which in fact, may no longer be the way you feel. And I also want to add, I am in no way saying that this is what you are showing. So please understand that I am only wanting to help; I also have kids.

Cmorg, no matter what... do not let your family see your fear. Do whatever it takes to suppress it, overcome it, or hide it from them, alright. I'm praying for you and yours Cmorg. Please keep us posted, okay.


-Mark

[nofearengineer]

Clint, I had the flu last Wed-Sat. I missed 2-1/2 days of work. The comment about the flu moving north is absolutely correct. MY whole office has got the flu now. Though it appears to be a particularly nasty one this year, it hasn't been H1N1 here. Be on the lookout of course, but just wanted to let you know it's probably just a bad flu.

[CMorg]

Ok Bryce , I think you are correct , as well as the others on here. I just wish my little girl felt ok. Last night was horrible. I probably should have taken her to the hospital. I just hope tonight is better , but she still has that 102 fever that never moves , even after taking motrin. I am sure last night it was over 103 , but the internet says thats not uncommon for children.

[CMorg]

Well , now were off to get a blood draw on her , and a chest x ray. She developed a rash last night all over her body. What ever this s*&t is its horrible , and if were resposible for all of these funky viruses popping up , its just a matter of time before one wipes out everything. Maybe the 2012 prediction is correct.

[bamabassman]

please keep us posted cmorg. praying for you guys.

[woody]

cmorg, please continue to keep us posted.


-Mark

[CMorg]

Well , the lungs are good. The rash was caused by an allergic reaction to the two doses of dimetapp for the cold symptoms. Now , they gave us a steroid liquid to give her. Pretty much told us if she has trouble breating or runs another high fever to take her to ER. Her temp is around 99.6-99.2 now , but she is itchy all over and had a hard time going to sleep. Finally did a few minutes ago , but I know I will be up all night checking on her again. We havent given her the steriod , I am just tired of all the differant meds. I dont know if the steriod would even do her any good.

[bamabassman]

thanks fo rthe update cmorg. i am not a doctor, so i ain't EVEN gonna tell ya what to do man. keep an eye on her temp. and keep us updated ok? i will say a prayer for her tonight pal.

[CMorg]

Shes acting like herself again , just with a rash...lol and a nasty loose cough. I am happy , she is doing so much better today.

[woody]

I hope that her fever finally breaks. I'm still praying for your little girl. Please let us know how she's doing, Cmorg.


-Mark

[CMorg]

Thanks woody and everyone else. She is great. Rash is almost gone , and is back to her old self...maybe even sweeter than before..

[woody]

Awesome!

You are so very welcome Cmorg. I know where you're coming from... I have 2 daughters and a granddaughter of my own, so I know of the sadness and gladness that you felt. Give your little girl a big ol hug from me if you would!

Keep us updated on your wife and the soon to be new arrival that you are expecting. I'm looking forward to hearing more good news! Take care


-Mark

[bamabassman]

sweeter? lol, she ain't well yet pal til lshe is chewing off yer ear for buying fishing stuff. haha, kididng of course. glad to hear she is back on the mend for real.