Checking in

Good morning.  Tate woke up with 99.5 temp.  Better than yesterday morning, that's for sure.  He says on a scale from 1-10, he's at a 6+.  He was at a 4 yesterday.  His temp now is normal - it has been normal since 8:30am  Yes!  So grateful he's feeling better!  He just might return to school tomorrow!    


I'm still waiting to hear from my oncologist.  It's been recommended I start Tamaflu by my Primary Dr.  I have a prescription waiting for me to fill.  The irony is . . . I have been in touch w/ my Oncologist since Friday.  Looks like if he would have recommended Tamaflu on Monday or even yesterday - when I saw him!!!! and when I asked many times "what proactive measures can I take to avoid getting this virus that I've been exposed to???" - I would be in a better position to dodge this flu bullet.  I'm annoyed, to say the least.


Here's some info on Tamaflu:

When you or someone in your family begins to experience flu symptoms, you have 48 hours to take action. Trust TAMIFLU, the number-one prescribed antiviral flu medicine^*:

• For flu treatment: When taken within two days of experiencing symptoms, TAMIFLU works by helping to stop the flu virus from spreading inside the body
• For flu prevention: When you have been exposed to someone with the flu, taking TAMIFLU can help keep the virus from making you sick

TAMIFLU is not a substitute for the flu shot; vaccination is the first line of defense for flu protection.

TAMIFLU is Effective for Children and Adults

In flu treatment studies of patients who took TAMIFLU within 48 hours of the first appearance of symptoms:

• Adults felt better 30 percent faster (1.3 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU
• Children felt better up to 26 percent faster (1.5 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU

TAMIFLU is indicated for the treatment and prevention of influenza in people 1 year and older.

Flu strains may vary from area to area, so if you are exposed to a strain of the flu that is not the same strain as the one your flu shot protects against, you may still get the flu.

Good thoughts, healing energy is needed - BIG TIME!  I feel OK at the moment.  Just tired and a cough.  


I am well.  


Eleanor Roosevelt - "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." 


Love you.

Nancy