Anybody else had a child...

[Stiff]

that has had congestion, coughing, sore throat, complaining of chest pain,dizziness with NO fever? I am a worry wart and I for sure don't want to have to make a doctor trip if I don't have to with all the stuff that's going around. Kind of feel like ALL of us have been poisoned and no my kids did not get a flu shot and won't and neither will I.

[Brian]

Sounds like they have bronchitis/or colds? There are couple of mucus-relief pills and liquids that should help to get the mucus loose up. Have them to drink plenty of liquids like water and juice to help to get all the mucus out. Do pay attention to how they cough.

Edited February 14, 2018 by Brian

[lowrider]

There’s also an upper respiratory infection going around.

 

I’ve been dealing with something for 3-4 weeks and I didn’t want to get out in this mess either but I’m going to the doctor Thursday. I’m tired of the mucus and congestion. And I’ve tried everything.

[Stiff]

Yeah I have them on some meds and cool humidifier. Wish this mess would just pass.

Edited February 14, 2018 by Stiff

[Brian]

I had URI last week and took apple cider vinegar, that seemed to have helped me a lot.

 

Praying that all of youse get to feel better soon.

Edited February 14, 2018 by Brian

[The Sound Guy]

that has had congestion, coughing, sore throat, complaining of chest pain,dizziness with NO fever? I am a worry wart and I for sure don't want to have to make a doctor trip if I don't have to with all the stuff that's going around. Kind of feel like ALL of us have been poisoned and no my kids did not get a flu shot and won't and neither will I.

 

 

I'd be concerned about pneumonia setting in. My parents had the "walking pneumonia" where the symptoms were mild enough they kept moving but the chest/cough would not clear. If they start coughing up green stuff, then I'd go. The Dr office should have masks available if you go, put them on you and the kid ASAP when you get there.

[jennilyn77]

You can have the flu without a fever. I've been sick since last Thursday. I had all the symptoms of the flu but never ran a fever. I'm feeling better now although I have pink eye, but that was the sickest I've been in years. My son has had a fever off and on with a cough and cold for almost 3 weeks now. He had the pink eye too. I've taken him to the Dr. 3 times and he's still sick. I'm seriously at my wit's end. Oh and the hubby has it now too. This flu or whatever it is is no joke. I want spring.

[Stiff]

You can have the flu without a fever. I've been sick since last Thursday. I had all the symptoms of the flu but never ran a fever. I'm feeling better now although I have pink eye, but that was the sickest I've been in years. My son has had a fever off and on with a cough and cold for almost 3 weeks now. He had the pink eye too. I've taken him to the Dr. 3 times and he's still sick. I'm seriously at my wit's end. Oh and the hubby has it now too. This flu or whatever it is is no joke. I want spring.

I will pray for your families healing.

[jennilyn77]

I will pray for your families healing.

Thank you. I took my son to the CVS Minute Clinic last night where he was diagnosed with flu B and an ear infection. He's feeling a bit better today.

 

I didn't realize until this week that you can go to the CVS Minute Clinic website and secure a spot in line from your phone. It's a great way to save yourself from being exposed to germs sitting in a waiting room. I highly recommend it!!

Edited February 15, 2018 by jenilyn

[The Sound Guy]

Thank you. I took my son to the CVS Minute Clinic last night where he was diagnosed with flu B and an ear infection. He's feeling a bit better today.

 

I didn't realize until this week that you can go to the CVS Minute Clinic website and secure a spot in line from your phone. It's a great way to save yourself from being exposed to germs sitting in a waiting room. I highly recommend it!!

 

Most of the clinics I've seen are doing this. They will text you when they are close to ready for you.

 

Problem I had was I checked their site at 9:00 AM and the first slot open was after 5:30 PM.

 

However, I found another with an open slot and it worked well. Also, the clinic I went to had masks available at the front desk though I didn't notice it until checking out. I would have worn it if I'd seen them.

[Brian]

I ordered some masks through Amazon, there were too many for me so I gave some to my parents.

 

I use them when I am going in shops. I get weird looks from people.

Edited February 15, 2018 by Brian