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how to tell if you have swine flu
2009-05-02, 7:09 PM #1
i may be being paranoid, but about 3 days ago i started getting sinus headaches (which i never get), which worsened up to this morning. i woke up at 5:00 am with a splitting head, a fever of 101, the chills (3 blankets makes me warm, and it's 70-ish farenheight here), and an upset stomach. my head is also pretty swishy.

could this possibly be swine flu, or as i already inquired am i being paranoid?
2009-05-02, 7:10 PM #2
The spiking fever soon after initial symptoms is a major sign... if I remember correctly.

I'm not a doctor, go see one. Just don't ignore it.

BTW: The chills and upset stomach are typically just a result of the fever. If your fever goes up fast it's not unusual to get very nauseated until it "settles". Don't dismiss it though.
2009-05-02, 7:15 PM #3
it [the fever] went back down about 5 hours later. this is absolutely terrible if i do have swine flu, i have 3 ap tests in less than a week, which i cant miss
2009-05-02, 7:23 PM #4
Yes, die and don't miss your test. o.0

Go see a doctor.

Now.

No, right now.

Stop reading and go NOW!
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2009-05-02, 7:44 PM #5
YOU'RE GOING TO DIE.
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The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935
2009-05-02, 7:45 PM #6
http://doihaveswineflu.org/

2009-05-02, 8:26 PM #7
You will die.
2009-05-02, 8:53 PM #8
I'm pretty sure vomiting and diarrhea are some things involved with the swine flu
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2009-05-02, 9:11 PM #9
Originally posted by zanardi:
I'm pretty sure vomiting and diarrhea are some things involved with the swine flu


And a bazillion other illnesses.

See a doctor.
"Harriet, sweet Harriet - hard-hearted harbinger of haggis."
2009-05-02, 9:38 PM #10
Originally posted by The Mega-ZZTer:
http://doihaveswineflu.org/


Hehehehe.
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2009-05-02, 11:32 PM #11
Ban him untill he confirms he has seen a doctor.
Asking the internet about life threatening stuff is ****ing retarded.
2009-05-03, 2:19 AM #12
Ah, the springs of the worried well.

Don't go to the ER, just call your general practitioner.

I'd put my money on sinusitis, considering that's where most of the symptoms are.

If you have muscle aches, or a feeling of general malaise, then that weighs more likely to a flu.

On a complete tangent I do find it funny that everyone says so emphatically to go to the physician. Criminy, it's not like he's hemorrhaging out his lungs. Oh gods he has a sinus headache and a fever! BETTER GET STARTED ON THAT WILL!
2009-05-03, 4:17 AM #13
Wear a ****ing e-mask, you ****! You'll e-infect us all! Quarantine this thread!
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The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935
2009-05-03, 4:51 AM #14
The official advice in the UK is don't go to see a doctor if you think you have swine flu. Stay indoors to prevent the spread of the disease and phone the doctor, who will then come around to see you if it is deemed necessary.
2009-05-03, 5:19 AM #15
According to Steven Colbert, you should lick yourself. If you taste like bacon, you have swine flu.
2009-05-03, 12:37 PM #16
Originally posted by GHarris:
The official advice in the UK is don't go to see a doctor if you think you have swine flu. Stay indoors to prevent the spread of the disease and phone the doctor, who will then come around to see you if it is deemed necessary.

Sound advice, considering it could avoid an entire waiting room of people being infected.
nope.
2009-05-03, 12:59 PM #17
They've said that most of the swine flu effects are no different then most other flu's, but you definitely should get it checked regardless of what kind of flu it is.
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2009-05-03, 4:38 PM #18
Or find a police box and wait for The Doctor.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. " - Bertrand Russell
The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935
2009-05-03, 4:43 PM #19
Originally posted by Baconfish:
Sound advice, considering it could avoid an entire waiting room of people being infected.
but what if no doctor comes?
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2009-05-03, 4:43 PM #20
Originally posted by mscbuck:
They've said that most of the swine flu effects are no different then most other flu's, but you definitely should get it checked regardless of what kind of flu it is.


I think WHO announced that the "swine flu" is less dangerous than your average flu.
2009-05-03, 4:58 PM #21
But that could change, it could easily start killing people once it gets into the general population.
2009-05-03, 5:13 PM #22
Originally posted by genk:
but what if no doctor comes?

Then you're buggered!
nope.
2009-05-03, 8:16 PM #23
reid's title should be INFECTED with red text

like INFECTED

2009-05-03, 11:11 PM #24
did i mention im giving out free hugs tomorrow?
2009-05-03, 11:15 PM #25
Originally posted by Reid:
did i mention im giving out free hugs tomorrow?

ew furry hugs ftl

2009-05-04, 5:40 AM #26
Originally posted by The Mega-ZZTer:
http://doihaveswineflu.org/


LOL:

Code: 
<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
		<meta name="description" content="ZOMG! Find out if you have swine flu!" />
		<meta name="keywords" content="swine, flu, swine flu, do i have swine flu, do i?, I HAVE SWINE FLU!?, ****!, I'M DEAD!, WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!, RUN REDDIT! RUN!" />
		<meta name="author" content="Pigsy McFlu" />
2009-05-04, 9:39 AM #27
[bad joke from an email]it was once said that a black man will be president "when pigs fly" well... an a few months into obama's presidency... SWINE FLU![/bad joke from an email]
eat right, exercise, die anyway
2009-05-04, 10:13 AM #28
Originally posted by TheNewKid:
reid's title should be INFECTED with red text

like INFECTED

And then anyone that posts on either side of him would also become infected, and on and on.
I wonder how long it would take for the entire community to become infected.
2009-05-04, 11:29 AM #29
I smell a cool new forum game...

*cough* *cough*
2009-05-04, 11:47 AM #30
ALCO HAS SWINE FLU HES COUGHING
[01:52] <~Nikumubeki> Because it's MBEGGAR BEGS LIKE A BEGONI.
2009-05-04, 11:54 AM #31
[bad joke from an email]it was once said that a black man will be president "when pigs fly" well... an a few months into obama's presidency... SWINE FLU![/bad joke from an email]

I almost just posted that :omg:
2009-05-04, 12:00 PM #32
if only this fake article was real
eat right, exercise, die anyway
2009-05-04, 12:20 PM #33
Shut
Down
Everything.
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2009-05-04, 5:52 PM #34
So there's signs posted all over my school warning of swine flu... cover up your mouth when you cough.


... there's one in the bathroom telling you wash your hands.

Someone beat me to it, writing "no ****" on it.
2009-05-04, 6:15 PM #35
PANIC [/COLOR]
"Harriet, sweet Harriet - hard-hearted harbinger of haggis."
2009-05-04, 9:23 PM #36
Originally posted by Squirrel King:
So there's signs posted all over my school warning of swine flu... cover up your mouth when you cough.


... there's one in the bathroom telling you wash your hands.

Someone beat me to it, writing "no ****" on it.

Have had those since Stage 4 here.
2009-05-05, 4:43 AM #37
Quick everyone, to the Winchester!
nope.

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