This is not good. I'm so sorry. I think you need to see the doctor and maybe he will give you something called Tamiflu. I heard that knocks it out if you start it early. I hope you feel better! Are you sure it's the flu and not your heart?

I believe with your heart issues you would qualify for the H1N1 shot but now that you're sick, they won't give it to you. Tamiflu is good at the very beginning of the illness. It sounds like you're pretty into it now. You didn't mention fever. How's your temp? If your cough is productive and the goop is yellow or green, see your doc ASAP.

YES! I agree with Cath!!!

Thx , goop is green , but no fever , at this point , Have been trying to get h1n1 shot , but only caretakers are getting vaccine, here so far. I see doc tomorrow , Not my own , but dr. on call . Extremely congested , and green 'goop' at each cough . I am sure a rain forest in the tropics. would cure this , but seeing doc in meantime . Thx All Jim

Sorry you are feeling so bad, Jim. Please stay in touch.

Just a note... In the hospital where I volunteer, we are following some nationally-suggested procedures. Children under the age of 12 aren't allowed to visit any patients (18 years old in the birthing areas). No one can enter a patient's room without washing hands with either the alcohol cleanser or water and soap, and I'm to ask everyone if they have a cold, flu symptoms, etc. Most people understand, some do not. Help spread the word to those visiting hospital patients... no children under 12 should even set foot in any hospital right now. Adults with colds or flu symptoms should also stay home. If they insist on visiting, be prepared to wear masks and gowns. In the case of critically ill patients, they need the love and care of family, but certainly they don't need germs.

Thank goodness you're seeing the doctor. Green is a bad color. Let us know what they say. Probably listen to your lungs, do an x-ray and then give you pills. What fun.

It turns out , I have double pneumonia ,given Zithromax , they listened to lungs , did x-ray , but were not willing to share the fees , Cath . I tryed . I did get Tamiflu { 10 75 mg.gelcaps }, for next time . Still no h1n1 available . grrr Thank You all,
Jim

Aha, I knew it! I've been there, done that so many times with my lungs. The Zithromax should help you to feel better soon. You should probably have a follow up visit to make sure it's all clear.

Hi Jim, I personally don't support people get the new vaccine. Old and long history vaccine which is safe that I might consider it. I didn't want to take any vaccination because I'll get side effect and feel even more sick.

Actually, H1N1 can controlable by admitting the right antibiotic. One stage, this H1N1 was a popular place spread around here in Melbourne. Health council don't think it was a good idea to put these kind of patients in hospital (cost too much). They let all (unless the one need to be admitted to ICU) H1N1 positive patients went home and quarantine themselves. It's not so successful thought. Many countries rejected Melbournees enter at that time. Sydney told us, Melbournees not welcome to Sydney! I think most of the Melbournees now have high immunisation of this kind of piggy flu than people in else where.

Jim, you should treat it earlier rather than wait for the phlegm turns "Green". Take care.

Sorry you have a new challenge, Jim. Rest easy, but hang tough.

get some rest Jim and get better soon.

I hope you feel better SOON! If you don't, call the doctor. Double pneumonia is very serious.

Hi All,
I recieved a Swine flu shot Fri. After Daughter and I both were tested positive with Swine Flu . Not sure about the thought of vaccine after the contracting virus , Am on 2nd antibiotic ,Should have taken out stock in orange crop .2 Gal. oj , and on 2nd case of oranges . in 10 days. Looking foward to not being sick . This is bad stuff. Jim

Maybe what you got was a dose of Tamiflu which seems to help? I've had four loved ones in my family who have had the H1N1 flu, Half, and certainly it was not a picnic for them.

Hang tough, Jim. When this is over for you and when Spring comes, I hope you invite me to walk your route with me, the Tumwater tour sounds wonderful. Lunch will be on me. We are a short three mile drive from one another.

Feel better soon.

Hopefully you're recovery fast. Take care.