Hi, if your chest is hurting, you probably need a chest xray. That cold is going around but good. My grandson had it and was coughing every minute. Did you have your flu shot? I get them yearly; but don't know if I will get a HINI shot; it seems we oldies have some immunity. Lots of rest and lots of fluids are the best things for a cold. If you get really sick, go to your PCD. He can give you some things for the relief of the cold. Good luck, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 10/9/2009 6:05:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi Kelly: Glad to see you posting again. You might not have the FLU. It could just be a bad cold or have you ever had Bronchitis? The Flu you would ache all over in every muscle in your body with fever and chills. I think you would know the flu between a cold. You should call your primary doctor, its possible the e-mail was not read. If you still have a fever and your chest is very congested you do not want to risk Pneumonia. I would see somebody or make sure I got the doctor on the phone. Most likely, the doctor will not advise without seeing you personally. You might need a antibiotic or a prescription strength cough medicine. Thats just my opinion, and I hope your feeling better. Suzzie On Oct 9, 2:46 pm, kellyelise <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone: > > Been quite some time since I've posted... I have the stinking flu. > Went straight to my chest. I have a terrible cough, low-grade fever, > headache, sore throat (diminishing), and runny nose. How do you know > when to go to the doc and when to just let it run its course? I guess > I feel somewhat better, throat isn't as sore as it was but the cough > is harsh and punishing, relinquishing very little with extensive > effort. > > I'm on Sprycel - BTW, the CML is back after my 8 month hiatus from > Gleevec due to side effects. In other words, I am no longer in > molecular remission. Just found that out although my doc has known > since at least May. I have the results of my last BCR-ABL although > reading it is like trying to decipher Sanskrit. Means squat to me. > > Anyhoo, I emailed my NP regarding the flu and 2 days later, still no > answer. I don't want to go to my GPs office and risk infecting others > - BUT - how do you know you have the "flu" versus something more > serious - such as H1N1. I looked up the comparisons, both apply. Can I > take an antiviral agent with the Sprycel? > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (I did get my annual flu shot > a week or 2 before getting this "flu"). > > Sincerely, --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
