tantopat
16-10-09, 22:28
Starting a couple of days ago, I've been feeling really ill with flu, and now I'm thinking that it might be swine flu. I've had an on-and-off high temperature since I first felt ill, as well as chills. My ears are ringing, I keep sneezing and coughing, and I feel really weak and somewhat dizzy whenever I stand up. My heart often beats ten-to-the-dozen now as well, which is quite worrying, and I have practically no appetite, as well as having a stomach ache last night (although that could have been down to taking aspirin on an empty stomach ;^^).
Admittedly I'm agoraphobic and don't go out much, so I doubt I've come into direct contact with anyone outside who could have it, but my sisters and parents go out a lot (my Dad thinks I may have caught it from him, although he doesn't believe it's swine flu). Also, I had pretty much the same thing about a month or so ago when I was in Scotland, and although it went, the cough didn't, so I'm also worried that it didn't properly go the first time.
I can't go to the doctor's to see if this is swine flu, as people who are suspected of having it over here aren't allowed into medical centres in case they spread it. So how can tell if I have it, and if I do have it, what can I do to get rid of it?
Admittedly I'm agoraphobic and don't go out much, so I doubt I've come into direct contact with anyone outside who could have it, but my sisters and parents go out a lot (my Dad thinks I may have caught it from him, although he doesn't believe it's swine flu). Also, I had pretty much the same thing about a month or so ago when I was in Scotland, and although it went, the cough didn't, so I'm also worried that it didn't properly go the first time.
I can't go to the doctor's to see if this is swine flu, as people who are suspected of having it over here aren't allowed into medical centres in case they spread it. So how can tell if I have it, and if I do have it, what can I do to get rid of it?